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Best Building Information Modeling Software in 2026

  1. 1

    Archicad

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

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

    7.6 From $201/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
  2. 2

    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.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
  3. 3

    FreeCAD

    by FreeCAD
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose FreeCAD if you need a free, open-source desktop modeler with parametric editing, broad open-format support, and technical simulation tools. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    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
  5. 5

    CYPE Architecture

    Free plan Windows
    6.1 Free plan · paid from €2,200 Visit site
  6. 6

    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
  7. 7

    IDEA Architecture

    Free trial Windows

    IDEA Architecture combines modeling, documentation, visualization, phasing, costing, and specialist integrations in one Windows BIM package.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    Edificius

    Paid Windows
    4.7 From €799/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    OpenBuildings Designer

    Paid Windows

    OpenBuildings Designer combines multi-discipline building design with IFC, cloud, clash, quantity, and API features.

    4.4 From $3,844/mo (annual) Visit site
  10. 10

    Designcenter for BIM

    Paid Windows
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    ideCAD

    Paid Windows
    4.2 From $39/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
  12. 12

    GRAITEC Advance Design

    Paid Windows
    4.1 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  13. 13

    Tekla Structural Designer

    Paid Windows
    3.8 30-day trial Visit site

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