Head-to-head · BIM Software
Trimble Connect vs Solibri
Trimble Connect leads on 1 check, Solibri on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTrimble Connect · 8.5/10
- Free planonly Trimble Connect
- Free trialonly Trimble Connect
Trimble Connect scores higher on our rubric for bim software: 8.5 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #19.
Trimble Connect offers free plan; Solibri doesn't. On mobile access, Trimble Connect gives you Viewer where Solibri offers None.
Trimble Connect is the better fit for affordable cloud coordination for project teams. Solibri is the better fit for teams focused on BIM validation and coordination.
- Trimble Connect fits best
Affordable cloud coordination for project teams
- Solibri fits best
Teams focused on BIM validation and coordination
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Side by side
| Feature | Trimble Connect 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Solibri 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #9 in BIM Software | #19 in BIM Software |
| Best for | Affordable cloud coordination for project teams | Teams focused on BIM validation and coordination |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $12.99/user/mo | €99/user/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Web, Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, 2FA | GDPR |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Trimble Connect 5/5 · Solibri 5/5 | ||
| IFC support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clash detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quantity takeoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Discipline coverage | Multi-discipline | Multi-discipline |
| Mobile access | Viewer | None |
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| Our verdict | Trimble Connect is a cloud-based common data environment for architecture, engineering, construction, geospatial, and related project teams. It centralizes project files and model data, supports 2D and 3D viewing, and provides comments,… Read the review → |
Solibri is BIM quality-assurance software for architects, engineers, contractors, infrastructure owners, and public authorities. Its focus is validation and coordination rather than model authoring, covering IFC inspection and federation,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Trimble Connect — where it wins
- Free plan plus a $12.99/user/month Business tier
- 2D and 3D viewing, annotations, clash sets, IFC, and mobile access
- REST API and integrations with Trimble, SketchUp, and other tools
Where it doesn't
- Primarily a common data environment rather than a BIM authoring platform
- Advanced BIM tools require Business Premium or higher plans
- Plan families use different monthly and annual pricing structures
Solibri — where it wins
- Strong IFC inspection, federation, and rule-based validation
- Clash, issue, quantity, IDS, and point cloud workflows
- Integrations with major CDE and collaboration platforms
Where it doesn't
- Not an authoring tool for creating BIM models
- Advanced capabilities cost up to €2,772 per license annually
- No mobile access
- Trimble Connect8.5/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A capable common data environment with model coordination, clash detection, and API access.
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A focused BIM validation suite with broad coordination coverage and tiered annual pricing.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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