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Head-to-head · 3D Model Viewer Software

BIMx Web Viewer vs Modelo

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score BIMx Web Viewer #4 in 3D Model Viewer Software 7.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit BIMx Viewer
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

BIMx Web Viewer leads on 0 checks, Modelo on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBIMx Web Viewer · 7.4/10
  • Free planboth

BIMx Web Viewer scores higher on our rubric for 3d model viewer software: 7.4 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

BIMx Web Viewer is the better fit for free BIMx viewing across web and mobile. Modelo is the better fit for design teams needing broad format and presentation support.

  • BIMx Web Viewer fits best

    Free BIMx viewing across web and mobile

  • Modelo fits best

    Design teams needing broad format and presentation support

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Side by side

Feature BIMx Web Viewer 7.4/10 Visit ↗ Modelo 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 7.0
Ranking #4 in 3D Model Viewer Software #6 in 3D Model Viewer Software
Best for Free BIMx viewing across web and mobile Design teams needing broad format and presentation support
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $30/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Tickets
Integrations 4 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BIMx Web Viewer 3/3 · Modelo 3/3
Measurement tools ✓ ✓
Annotations or markup ✓ ✓
Presentation mode ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android web, iOS, Android, API
Supported file formats .bimx 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 Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Free access across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Links 3D models with 2D documents and embedded BIM data
  • Includes measurements, cutting planes, markers, presentations, and PDF export
  • 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
  • Supports the .bimx format rather than broader model formats
  • Some advanced features may require account-based access or eligible services
  • Best suited to BIMx workflows tied to Graphisoft products
  • 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

BIMx Web Viewer is a browser-based tool for exploring BIMx architectural hyper-models. It is designed for architects, engineers, construction teams, and clients who need to inspect a connected 3D model, 2D project documentation, and…

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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,…

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  1. BIMx Web Viewer3D Model Viewer Software 7.4Free plan
  2. Modelo3D Model Viewer Software 7.0Free plan · paid from $30/user/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BIMx Web Viewer — where it wins

    • Free access across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
    • Links 3D models with 2D documents and embedded BIM data
    • Includes measurements, cutting planes, markers, presentations, and PDF export

    Where it doesn't

    • Supports the .bimx format rather than broader model formats
    • Some advanced features may require account-based access or eligible services
    • Best suited to BIMx workflows tied to Graphisoft products
  • 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
  • BIMx Web Viewer7.4/10 · Free plan

    A free cross-platform viewer for exploring BIMx models, documents, measurements, and presentations.

    Visit BIMx ViewerFull verdict →
  • Modelo7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $30/user/mo

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

    Visit ModeloFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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