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Head-to-head · Architecture Software

OpenBuildings Designer vs Graphisoft BIMx

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score OpenBuildings Designer #5 in Architecture Software 6.9/10 From $3,844/mo (annual) ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit site
Graphisoft BIMx #6 in Architecture Software 6.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Graphisoft

OpenBuildings Designer leads on 0 checks, Graphisoft BIMx on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOpenBuildings Designer · 6.9/10
  • Free planonly Graphisoft BIMx

OpenBuildings Designer scores higher on our rubric for architecture software: 6.9 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Graphisoft BIMx offers free plan; OpenBuildings Designer doesn't.

OpenBuildings Designer is the better fit for large multidisciplinary building projects. Graphisoft BIMx is the better fit for teams sharing and reviewing BIM models.

  • OpenBuildings Designer fits best

    Large multidisciplinary building projects

  • Graphisoft BIMx fits best

    Teams sharing and reviewing BIM models

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Side by side

Feature OpenBuildings Designer 6.9/10 Visit ↗ Graphisoft BIMx 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.9 6.8
Ranking #5 in Architecture Software #6 in Architecture Software
Best for Large multidisciplinary building projects 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 Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Tickets, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenBuildings Designer 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 architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines in 3D
  • Combines clash detection, quantities, documentation, and energy analysis
  • Exchanges IFC, COBie, DWG, RFA, and SketchUp data
  • 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
  • The annual license price is a substantial commitment
  • Runs on Windows, limiting platform choice
  • Its broad discipline coverage may exceed the needs of focused design teams
  • 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

OpenBuildings Designer is Bentley Systems’ multidisciplinary BIM software for architects, structural engineers, mechanical and electrical designers, and construction teams. It brings building modeling, documentation, simulation, and…

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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…

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  1. OpenBuildings DesignerArchitecture Software 6.9From $3,844/mo (annual)
  2. Graphisoft BIMxArchitecture Software 6.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OpenBuildings Designer — where it wins

    • Models architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines in 3D
    • Combines clash detection, quantities, documentation, and energy analysis
    • Exchanges IFC, COBie, DWG, RFA, and SketchUp data

    Where it doesn't

    • The annual license price is a substantial commitment
    • Runs on Windows, limiting platform choice
    • Its broad discipline coverage may exceed the needs of focused design teams

  • 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
  • OpenBuildings Designer6.9/10 · From $3,844/mo (annual)

    A broad BIM tool for coordinated building work, priced at $3,844 per license annually.

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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.

    Visit GraphisoftFull verdict →

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