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Akaro vs BIMViewer

Both stand on 3d model viewer software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Akaro

Free plan Web

Choose Akaro if your team wants shared plan markup, model viewing, file management and task coordination in a browser. The free project is limited to three users, one model and 3 GB of storage; teams needing more can consider the ₹999.00 INR one-time Paid Project.

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BIMViewer

Free plan Web

BIMViewer provides IFC inspection and coordination tools in a free browser workbench, with local model processing. It fits IFC-based review, but teams needing automated clash tests or direct .rvt support will need another approach.

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The facts

	Akaro	BIMViewer
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Free or on request
Plans published	3	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	akaro.app	bimviewer.org
On 3d model viewer software	#10 of 29	#14 of 29

Akaro: what it does well

Opens GLB and GLTF models with orbiting and measurement tools.
Canvas imports images, PDFs and DXF/DWG files.
Projects combine chat, calls, tasks, comments and presence.
Permission groups can control access by module.
Paid Project is a one-time ₹999.00 INR payment with no renewals.

What to know first

The Free Project allows only one model up to 500 MB.
The Free Project is limited to three users and 3 GB of storage.
The phone companion does not include 3D models or boards.
Project chat attachments are capped at 100 MB per file.

BIMViewer: what it does well

Reads IFC2x3, IFC4, IFC4x3, and .ifczip
Combines multiple IFC models into one scene
Measures distances and exports PNG snapshots
Processes models locally in the browser

What to know first

Does not open native Revit .rvt files directly
No automated rule-based clash testing
Requires WebAssembly and WebGL in a current browser

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