Autodesk Revit vs Graphisoft BIMx

Autodesk Revit8.6Visit Graphisoft BIMx6.8Visit

Higher score Autodesk Revit #1 in Architecture Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Autodesk Revit

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Graphisoft BIMx #6 in Architecture Software 6.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Graphisoft

• Autodesk Revit fits best

  Multidiscipline BIM teams coordinating building models

• Graphisoft BIMx fits best

  Teams sharing and reviewing BIM models

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Side by side

Feature	Autodesk Revit 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Graphisoft BIMx 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	6.8
Ranking	#1 in Architecture Software	#6 in Architecture Software
Best for	Multidiscipline BIM teams coordinating building models	Teams sharing and reviewing BIM models
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Docs · 24/7	Tickets, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autodesk Revit 0/4 · Graphisoft BIMx 0/4
BIM workflows	Not published	Not published
Construction documents	Not published	Not published
Rendering tools	Not published	Not published
Team collaboration	Not published	Not published
Specs
Supported file formats	Not published	.bimx
Supported platforms	Not published	web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros	Models architecture, structure, and MEP in a shared building model. Supports cloud worksharing, model linking, and interference checking. IFC exchange, takeoff schedules, and API add-ins extend coordination workflows.	Links interactive 3D models with 2D layouts and BIM data Includes 2D and 3D measurement, element details, and issue markups Runs on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Cons	Native use is Windows-only; macOS requires virtualization or dual boot. Cloud Worksharing requires a separate service subscription. Paid plans are required; no free plan is offered.	It is for model presentation and review, not BIM authoring Some collaboration features depend on Graphisoft account status or eligibility Sharing options vary between Model Transfer links and private hyper-model sharing
Our verdict	Autodesk Revit is building information modeling software for architecture, engineering, construction, and building operations workflows. It is aimed at teams that need parametric 3D models alongside coordinated documentation, especially… Read the review →	Graphisoft BIMx brings 3D models, 2D layouts, and BIM data together in hyper-models for architects, engineers, construction teams, and clients. It is designed for exploring and presenting project information rather than creating or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Autodesk Revit — where it wins

  • Models architecture, structure, and MEP in a shared building model.
  • Supports cloud worksharing, model linking, and interference checking.
  • IFC exchange, takeoff schedules, and API add-ins extend coordination workflows.

  Where it doesn't

  • Native use is Windows-only; macOS requires virtualization or dual boot.
  • Cloud Worksharing requires a separate service subscription.
  • Paid plans are required; no free plan is offered.

• Graphisoft BIMx — where it wins

  • Links interactive 3D models with 2D layouts and BIM data
  • Includes 2D and 3D measurement, element details, and issue markups
  • Runs on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • It is for model presentation and review, not BIM authoring
  • Some collaboration features depend on Graphisoft account status or eligibility
  • Sharing options vary between Model Transfer links and private hyper-model sharing

• Autodesk Revit8.6/10 · Paid

  A Windows BIM tool for multidisciplinary modeling, documentation, and model coordination.

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• Graphisoft BIMx6.8/10 · Free plan

  A free BIM model viewer for teams sharing and reviewing linked 3D and 2D project information.

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