Graphisoft BIMx vs Modelo

Graphisoft BIMx7.1Visit Modelo7.0Visit

Higher score Graphisoft BIMx #5 in 3D Model Viewer Software 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Try Graphisoft BIMx

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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

• Graphisoft BIMx fits best

  Graphisoft users needing free BIM presentation

• Modelo fits best

  Design teams needing broad format and presentation support

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Side by side

Feature	Graphisoft BIMx 7.1/10 Visit ↗	Modelo 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.1	7.0
Ranking	#5 in 3D Model Viewer Software	#6 in 3D Model Viewer Software
Best for	Graphisoft users needing free BIM presentation	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
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Graphisoft BIMx 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 viewing across web, desktop, and mobile platforms Combines 3D models, 2D layouts, BIM data, and measurements Supports issue markups, presentations, metadata, and model sharing	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	Workflow is centered on the .bimx format Some collaboration features depend on account eligibility Fewer verified integrations than broader model-viewing platforms	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	Graphisoft BIMx is a free, multiplatform viewer for architects, engineers, construction teams, and clients. It combines interactive 3D models, linked 2D layouts, and BIM data in hyper-models, giving project stakeholders a way to explore… 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

• Graphisoft BIMx — where it wins

  • Free viewing across web, desktop, and mobile platforms
  • Combines 3D models, 2D layouts, BIM data, and measurements
  • Supports issue markups, presentations, metadata, and model sharing

  Where it doesn't

  • Workflow is centered on the .bimx format
  • Some collaboration features depend on account eligibility
  • Fewer verified integrations than broader model-viewing platforms

• 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

• Graphisoft BIMx7.1/10 · Free plan

  A free BIMx viewer for exploring, measuring, presenting, and sharing Graphisoft models.

  Try Graphisoft BIMxFull 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 →