Autodesk Navisworks vs Modelo

Autodesk Navisworks8.2Visit Modelo7.0Visit

Higher score Autodesk Navisworks #2 in 3D Model Viewer Software 8.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Autodesk

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Modelo #6 in 3D Model Viewer Software 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from $30/user/mo Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Modelo

• Autodesk Navisworks fits best

  Construction teams coordinating complex models

• Modelo fits best

  Design teams needing broad format and presentation support

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Side by side

Feature	Autodesk Navisworks 8.2/10 Visit ↗	Modelo 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	7.0
Ranking	#2 in 3D Model Viewer Software	#6 in 3D Model Viewer Software
Best for	Construction teams coordinating complex models	Design teams needing broad format and presentation support
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	$30/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Windows	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Tickets
Integrations	7 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autodesk Navisworks 0/3 · Modelo 3/3
Measurement tools	Not published	✓ (best)
Annotations or markup	Not published	✓ (best)
Presentation mode	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	Not published	web, iOS, Android, API
Supported file formats	Not published	RVT, RFA, IFC, FBX, STL, 3DM, M3D, SKP, OBJ, BLEND, GLTF, GLB, MAX, DGN, VGX, GZ, ZIP, NWD, SLDPRT, SLDASM, DAE, ZAE, PLY, MD2, S3D, SLD, 3DS, 3MF, 3D, AC, ACC, AMF, ASE, B3D, BVH, COB, CSM, HMP, IQM, IRR, LWO, LWS, MDC, MDL, MS3D, NFF, OFF, OGEX, Q3O, Q3S, RAW, SIB, SMD, TER, X, X3D, ZGL, XGL, IRRMESH, MD5MESH
Sharing access	Not published	Both
Our review
Pros	Combines multidisciplinary models for coordinated review and measurement Manage adds clash detection and interference reporting Supports IFC, quantity takeoff, scheduling simulation, and redlining	Supports a broad range of CAD, BIM, and 3D file formats Combines measurements, section cuts, annotations, and presentations Offers web, mobile, API, sharing, embedding, and design-tool integrations
Cons	Primarily intended for Windows workstations No dedicated iPhone or iPad app Desktop deployment may not suit teams seeking a cloud-first viewer	Pro Monthly starts at $30 per user per month Free-plan limits and trial terms are not published The broad feature set may exceed the needs of basic viewing workflows
Our verdict	Autodesk Navisworks brings architecture, engineering, and construction data together in desktop software for model review and project coordination. It is aimed at teams that need to inspect multidisciplinary models, measure and quantify… Read the review →	Modelo is a browser-based 3D model viewer and collaboration platform for architects, engineers, designers, and teams working with CAD and BIM files. It supports online and mobile viewing, animated walkthroughs, presentation mode,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Autodesk Navisworks — where it wins

  • Combines multidisciplinary models for coordinated review and measurement
  • Manage adds clash detection and interference reporting
  • Supports IFC, quantity takeoff, scheduling simulation, and redlining

  Where it doesn't

  • Primarily intended for Windows workstations
  • No dedicated iPhone or iPad app
  • Desktop deployment may not suit teams seeking a cloud-first viewer

• Modelo — where it wins

  • Supports a broad range of CAD, BIM, and 3D file formats
  • Combines measurements, section cuts, annotations, and presentations
  • Offers web, mobile, API, sharing, embedding, and design-tool integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pro Monthly starts at $30 per user per month
  • Free-plan limits and trial terms are not published
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of basic viewing workflows

• Autodesk Navisworks8.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A Windows desktop workspace for reviewing coordinated construction models and reporting clashes.

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• Modelo7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $30/user/mo

  A broad 3D viewer for design teams, with useful collaboration and presentation tools.

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