Comparison

Allplan vs IfcOpenShell

On the evidence we track, IfcOpenShell leads this comparison with a composite score of 56/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Allplan23
IfcOpenShell56
Score
Vioscale score
Allplan23 / 100low · 33%
IfcOpenShell56 / 100low · 35%
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
IfcOpenShell2,732
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++

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 comprehensive BIM design-to-build platform integrating 3D modeling, structural analysis, steel detailing, and cloud collaboration. Supports architecture, engineering, and construction workflows from initial design through construction-ready delivery.

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

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.