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Best BIM Software in 2026

BIM software supports work with building information across design, coordination, and review. Compared on discipline coverage and IFC support, the entries also vary in cloud collaboration, mobile access, clash detection, and quantity takeoff. API access may matter if connections to other systems are part of your workflow. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer additional points for weighing fit. Archicad, usBIM.platform, and Speckle are among the options to consider. Think about the disciplines involved, how teams share model information, and which review or data-exchange capabilities your project needs.

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    BIMserver

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    BIMserver provides IFC model storage and operations for developer-led integrations, with collaboration features and several service interfaces.

    9.1 Open source Visit site
  2. 2

    Speckle

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Speckle combines model sharing, validation, intelligence, and review features in a platform for AEC work.

    8.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Archicad

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Archicad combines building design, documentation, visualization, and model collaboration with openBIM support.

    7.7 From $201/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    BIMcollab

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    BIMcollab combines document management, model coordination, and checking, with a free mode for viewing and issue work.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    BIMvision

    Free plan APIWebWindows

    BIMvision offers a free way to view IFC models, with optional plugins for specialized tasks and integrations. Check the Windows and graphics requirements before downloading.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Bonsai

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Bonsai combines IFC authoring and model review in a free, open-source desktop suite. The alpha label for Studio is important to consider, and Bonsai Web is not yet presented as available.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Finch

    Free plan ExtensionMacWeb+1

    Choose Finch if you need an architecture tool with cloud collaboration and clash detection, and its one-user Free or Basic plan fits your needs.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from €79/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Hypar

    Free plan APIWebWindows

    Hypar combines 3D space planning, requirement tracking, and team editing with Revit and dRofus connections.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Trimble Quadri

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb+1

    Choose Trimble Quadri if an infrastructure team needs a shared project model, model issue coordination, quantity takeoff views and as-built records.

    7.0 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    usBIM.platform

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
    7.0 From €799/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Snaptrude

    Free plan Web

    Snaptrude combines early design, BIM, and presentation in a web workspace, with AI tools and live collaboration. Check the Free plan limits and the paid plan terms against your project and team needs.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from $60/user/mo Visit site
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    Allplan

    Free trial iPhoneMacWeb+1

    ALLPLAN covers multiple AEC disciplines and project stages, with cloud collaboration and broad data exchange support.

    6.6 From $140/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Autodesk Navisworks

    Free plan Windows

    Navisworks offers shared review, quantification, and coordination capabilities, with distinct additional functions in Simulate and Manage. Its free plan and trial are listed, but plan prices are not.

    6.6 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Autodesk Construction Cloud

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Autodesk Construction Cloud brings project, field, bid, cost, and financial workflows into one construction portfolio.

    6.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Autodesk Revit

    Free trial APIExtensionMac+2

    Autodesk Revit combines multi-discipline coverage with collaboration, clash detection, quantity takeoff, IFC, and API capabilities.

    6.5 Visit site
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    BricsCAD BIM

    Free trial APIExtensionLinux+2

    Choose BricsCAD BIM if your work calls for DWG-based building modeling with IFC and point cloud workflows, and you need tools such as clash detection or quantity takeoff.

    6.4 From €1,060/user/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Trimble Connect

    by Trimble
    Free plan WebWindowsiPhone+1

    Choose Trimble Connect if your project work needs multi-discipline cloud collaboration, IFC support, or clash detection and quantity takeoff.

    6.4 Free plan · paid from $12.99/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    CYPE Architecture

    Free plan Windows
    5.9 Free plan · paid from €2,200 Visit site
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    Vectorworks Architect

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Choose Vectorworks Architect for architectural BIM work that combines parametric modeling, documentation, assessments, and visualization.

    5.8 Visit site
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    Catenda Hub

    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

    Choose Catenda Hub if your team needs a shared BIM environment that combines models, documents, issues, and communication, with open-format support and unlimited project users.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    VisualARQ

    Free trial APIExtensionWindows

    VisualARQ combines architectural modeling, documentation, and exchange workflows within Rhino for Windows.

    5.7 90-day trial Visit site
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    Newforma Konekt

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Newforma Konekt if your AECO team needs a shared project record alongside BIM coordination or construction administration tools.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Revizto

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Revizto combines model coordination, issue management, clash workflows and project reporting for multi-discipline teams.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Digital Project

    Paid Windows

    Choose Digital Project if your work needs BIM modeling for architecture, engineering, and construction alongside model review, takeoffs, or 4D schedule integration.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Solibri

    Paid MacWebWindows

    Solibri offers model checking and coordination features across several annual named-license plans.

    5.3 From €99/yr Visit site

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