Comparison

Allplan vs IfcOpenShell

On the evidence we track, IfcOpenShell leads this comparison with a composite score of 57/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Allplan34
★IfcOpenShell57
Score
vioscaleAI score
Allplan34 / 100low · 29%
IfcOpenShell57 / 100high · 75%
Pricing
Free tier
Allplan✗
IfcOpenShell✓
Model
Allplancommercial
IfcOpenShellcommercial
Price level
Allplanunknown
IfcOpenShellfree
Transparent
Allplan✗
IfcOpenShell–
Integrations
Count
Allplan–
IfcOpenShell10
Adoption
Dependent repos
Allplan–
IfcOpenShell73
Github stars
Allplan–
IfcOpenShell2,855
Activity
Commits last 30d
Allplan–
IfcOpenShell100
Release
Cadence days
Allplan–
IfcOpenShell1
History
Allplan–
IfcOpenShell20 items
License
Spdx
Allplan–
IfcOpenShellLGPL-3.0
Language
Primary
Allplan–
IfcOpenShellC++
Content
Faq
Allplan5 items
IfcOpenShell6 items

Capabilities

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

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

IfcOpenShell

Leader

IfcOpenShell is an open source library and geometry engine for developing digital platforms in the built environment. It provides comprehensive APIs and tools for IFC data manipulation, geometric analysis, model coordination, and format conversion.

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 ↗

IfcOpenShell

Leader
Open sourceFree tier
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

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

Platforms
Web
Allplan✓
IfcOpenShell✗
macOS
Allplan✗
IfcOpenShell✓
Windows
Allplan✗
IfcOpenShell✓
Linux
Allplan✗
IfcOpenShell✓
CLI
Allplan✗
IfcOpenShell✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Allplan✓
IfcOpenShell✓
Self-hosted
Allplan✗
IfcOpenShell✓

Integrations

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

Allplan

Not documented yet.

IfcOpenShell

Leader
10 total
  • Blender
  • Oracle P6
  • Microsoft Project
  • Asta PowerProject
  • IDS
  • BCF
  • bSDD
  • CityJSON
  • COBie
  • Code_Aster
Independently observed
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