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BIMcollab vs PlanRadar
Both stand on construction document management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
BIMcollab combines document management, model coordination, and checking, with a free mode for viewing and issue work. Check the storage limits, security disclosures, and Enterprise user threshold if those affect your deployment.
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Choose PlanRadar if your construction or real estate projects need field documentation, defect management, and mobile work across plans, forms, and reports. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or need BIM models on Basic or Starter. Basic is $32 a month, billed per user per month, while Enterprise requires a personal quote.
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| BIMcollab | PlanRadar | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic (annual commitment): €12.50 a month | Basic: $32 per user a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bimcollab.com | planradar.com |
| On construction document management software | #1 of 25 | #5 of 25 |
BIMcollab: what it does well
- Free plan and free trial available
- WebViewer supports IFC models
- Zoom free mode includes annotations and BCF issue management
- Issues export as BCF, PDF, CSV, or XLS
- More than 35 integrations listed
What to know first
- Basic plan has 10 GB storage per space
- SOC 2 audit reports for SSAE 16 are not available
- On-premise installation is limited to Enterprise plans with 500 or more users
PlanRadar: what it does well
- Supports defect management, punch lists, inspections, and safety audits.
- Includes daily logs, handovers, checklists, and evidence collection.
- Mobile users can work offline and sync changes when connected.
- Connect offers access to over 200 apps, plus API and webhooks.
- A 30-day trial requires no credit card.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Basic is limited to one user and 10 digital plans.
- BIM models are included in Pro and Enterprise, not Basic or Starter.
- Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales for a personal quote.
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