Comparison

Allplan vs Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)

On the evidence we track, Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) leads this comparison with a composite score of 63/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Allplan34
★Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)63
Score
vioscaleAI score
Allplan34 / 100low · 29%
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)63 / 100medium · 58%
Pricing
Free tier
Allplan✗
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Model
Allplancommercial
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)open_source
Price level
Allplanunknown
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)free
Transparent
Allplan✗
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Security
Iso27001
Allplan✓
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)–
Adoption
Dependent repos
Allplan–
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)73
Github stars
Allplan–
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)2,861
Activity
Commits last 30d
Allplan–
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)100
Release
Cadence days
Allplan–
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)1
History
Allplan–
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)20 items
License
Spdx
Allplan–
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)LGPL-3.0
Language
Primary
Allplan–
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)C++
Market
Availability
Allplan–
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)Available worldwide
Content
Faq
Allplan5 items
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)5 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for bim software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Deployment model
AllplanWindows desktop heavy client
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)Windows desktop heavy client
Authoring vs coordination
AllplanModel authoring
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)Model authoring
3d parametric object modeling
Allplan✓
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Automated hard and soft clash detection
Allplan-
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
4d time scheduling and 5d cost estimation
Allplan-
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Point cloud lidar scan ingestion
Allplan-
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✗
Ifc openbim standard compliance
Allplan-
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Mep mechanical electrical plumbing detailing
Allplan-
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Structural steel and concrete rebar detailing
Allplan✓
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✗
Vr ar headset model walkthroughs
Allplan-
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✗
SOC2 type ii
Allplan-
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✗
ISO 27001
Allplan✓
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✗
Pricing model
AllplanAnnual subscription
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)Perpetual license

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Allplan

A platform for architects, engineers, and construction professionals to create detailed digital models of buildings and manage the entire project process from initial design through construction execution.

Independently observed

Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)

Leader

A suite of free applications that enable architects and engineers to author, review, and share building information models in the IFC format without vendor lock-in, built on the open IfcOpenShell library.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Allplan

Subscription

Subscription model with free trial available

  • ALLPLAN ServiceplusEnterprise service package with latest version and professional support included
    • Latest software version access
    • Professional technical support from experienced architects and engineers
    • FAQ knowledge database
    • Training courses and webinars via ALLPLAN Connect
as of verify ↗

Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)

Leader
Open sourceFree tier

Free and open source software

as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Allplan✓
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
macOS
Allplan✗
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Windows
Allplan✗
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Linux
Allplan✗
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Allplan✓
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Self-hosted
Allplan✗
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
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