Comparison

Allplan vs Bricsys BricsCAD BIM

On the evidence we track, Bricsys BricsCAD BIM leads this comparison with a composite score of 47/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Allplan34
★Bricsys BricsCAD BIM47
Score
vioscaleAI score
Allplan34 / 100low · 29%
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM47 / 100high · 75%
Pricing
Free tier
Allplan✗
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM✗
Model
Allplancommercial
Bricsys BricsCAD BIMcommercial
Price level
Allplanunknown
Bricsys BricsCAD BIMhigh
Starting price
Allplan–
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM€330
Transparent
Allplan✗
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM✓
Integrations
Count
Allplan–
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM5
Security
Gdpr
Allplan–
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM✓
Iso27001
Allplan✓
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM–
Content
Faq
Allplan5 items
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM5 items

Capabilities

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

Capabilities
Deployment model
AllplanWindows desktop heavy client
Bricsys BricsCAD BIMWindows desktop heavy client
Authoring vs coordination
AllplanModel authoring
Bricsys BricsCAD BIMModel authoring
3d parametric object modeling
Allplan✓
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM✓
Automated hard and soft clash detection
Allplan-
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM-
4d time scheduling and 5d cost estimation
Allplan-
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM-
Point cloud lidar scan ingestion
Allplan-
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM✓
Ifc openbim standard compliance
Allplan-
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM✓
Mep mechanical electrical plumbing detailing
Allplan-
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM✓
Structural steel and concrete rebar detailing
Allplan✓
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM-
Vr ar headset model walkthroughs
Allplan-
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM-
SOC2 type ii
Allplan-
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM-
ISO 27001
Allplan✓
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM-
Pricing model
AllplanAnnual subscription
Bricsys BricsCAD BIMAnnual subscription

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

Bricsys BricsCAD BIM

Leader

A BIM authoring platform built on the native DWG standard that enables professionals to design, model, and document building projects with integrated point cloud processing and standards-based data exchange.

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 ↗

Bricsys BricsCAD BIM

Leader
from €330/yrSubscription30-day trial

From €330/year. Free 30-day trial.

  • 2D Drafting€330/year
  • 2D & 3D CAD€710/year
  • BricsCAD BIM€1,060/year
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

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

Platforms
Web
Allplan✓
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM–
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Allplan✓
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM✗
On-premise
Allplan✗
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Allplan

Not documented yet.

Bricsys BricsCAD BIM

Leader
5 total
  • DWG
  • IFC
  • BCF
  • Leica
  • Point cloud formats
Independently observed
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