# BIMcollab vs IfcOpenShell

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** IfcOpenShell

| Attribute | BIMcollab | IfcOpenShell |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 40.5 (43% (low)) | 57.2 (75% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 73 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 2,855 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"BIMcollab enables teams to identify and manage clashes between building models, coordinate workflows, and integrate issue management with existing modeling and viewing tools through open APIs and software development kits. It is indexed under Bim Software.","source":"https://www.bimcollab.com/","question":"What is BIMcollab?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"BIMcollab is a paid product; published pricing starts at €12.50 per user per month. It is sold across 3 plans (Basic, Advanced and Enterprise). There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.bimcollab.com/en/plans/bimcollab-platform/","question":"How much does BIMcollab cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"BIMcollab supports the web and Windows. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.bimcollab.com/","question":"What platforms does BIMcollab support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for BIMcollab, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.bimcollab.com/","question":"Can BIMcollab be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 10 integrations for BIMcollab, including Power BI, Solibri, Trimble Connect, AutoCAD, Autodesk Docs, Revit, Autodesk Forge Viewer and ALLPLAN, plus 2 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.bimcollab.com/","question":"What does BIMcollab integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 for BIMcollab. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as BIMcollab not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.bimcollab.com/en/plans/bimcollab-platform/","question":"What security certifications does BIMcollab have?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under Bim Software.","source":"https://ifcopenshell.org/","question":"What is IfcOpenShell?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"IfcOpenShell is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the LGPL-3.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://ifcopenshell.org/","question":"Is IfcOpenShell free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"IfcOpenShell supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://ifcopenshell.org/","question":"What platforms does IfcOpenShell support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. IfcOpenShell can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://ifcopenshell.org/","question":"Can IfcOpenShell be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 10 integrations for IfcOpenShell, including Blender, Oracle P6, Microsoft Project, Asta PowerProject, IDS, BCF, bSDD and CityJSON, plus 2 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://ifcopenshell.org/","question":"What does IfcOpenShell integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. IfcOpenShell is published under the LGPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/ifcopenshell/IfcOpenShell","question":"Is IfcOpenShell open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | BIMcollab enables teams to identify and manage clashes between building models, coordinate workflows, and integrate issue management with existing modeling and viewing tools through open APIs and software development kits. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"annual_subscription","deployment_model":"cloud_web_viewer","authoring_vs_coordination":"model_coordination_clash","3d_parametric_object_modeling":false,"ifc_openbim_standard_compliance":true,"point_cloud_lidar_scan_ingestion":false,"vr_ar_headset_model_walkthroughs":false,"automated_hard_and_soft_clash_detection":true,"4d_time_scheduling_and_5d_cost_estimation":false,"mep_mechanical_electrical_plumbing_detailing":false,"structural_steel_and_concrete_rebar_detailing":false}` | `{"pricing_model":"perpetual_license","deployment_model":"cloud_web_viewer","authoring_vs_coordination":"model_authoring","3d_parametric_object_modeling":false,"ifc_openbim_standard_compliance":true,"automated_hard_and_soft_clash_detection":true,"4d_time_scheduling_and_5d_cost_estimation":true,"mep_mechanical_electrical_plumbing_detailing":true}` |
| integrations.count | 35 | 10 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Power BI"},{"name":"Solibri"},{"name":"Trimble Connect"},{"name":"AutoCAD"},{"name":"Autodesk Docs"},{"name":"Revit"},{"name":"Autodesk Forge Viewer"},{"name":"Trimble Connect Viewer"},{"name":"ALLPLAN"},{"name":"mh software"},{"name":"Sema software"},{"name":"PowerBI","category":"analytics"}]` | `[{"name":"Blender"},{"name":"Oracle P6"},{"name":"Microsoft Project"},{"name":"Asta PowerProject"},{"name":"IDS"},{"name":"BCF"},{"name":"bSDD"},{"name":"CityJSON"},{"name":"COBie"},{"name":"Code_Aster"}]` |
| language.primary | - | C++ |
| license.spdx | - | LGPL-3.0 |
| platform.support | `{"web":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"€12.50/user/month (annual) or €19/user/month (monthly)","features":["Basic document storage","Version history","Streaming WebViewer for IFC models","Revit model support","BCF-based issue management","PDF 2D-issues/annotations","Two Factor Authentication and SSO","Email and chat support"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":12.5,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":19,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"BIM coordination hub limited to essential collaboration & coordination.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"file_conversions":"Fair use","free_guests_per_user":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"€18.75/user/month (annual) or €29/user/month (monthly)","features":["All Basic features","ISO 19650 compliant document statuses","Publish/Approve documents","Define and share IDS requirements","Smart Views, Clash rules, Smart Properties, Lists","Link documents to 3D objects","Multi-project federated models on Locations","Customizable workflows for documents","Approval workflow for issues","Project templates","Communication via To-do's","Personal dashboard","Full legal audit trail","Scheduled issue reporting","API access","Power BI connector","Autodesk Forge Viewer integration","Trimble Connect Viewer integration"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":18.75,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"BIM coordination hub with automated workflows, customization & integrations.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"free_guests_per_user":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"€25/user/month (annual) or €39/user/month (monthly) — Contact sales","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":39,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"BIM coordination hub for complex projects, automation and organizational governance.","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From €12.50/user/month. Subscription billing with monthly or annual options. Free trial available.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.bimcollab.com/en/plans/bimcollab-platform/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-22T22:32:28.027Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"seat","amount":12.5,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://ifcopenshell.org/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T09:46:26.970Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":12.5,"currency":"EUR"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | no | - |
| release.cadence_days | - | 1 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610141628","date":"2026-10-14T16:30:26Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610141628"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610141217","date":"2026-10-14T12:19:34Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610141217"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610140758","date":"2026-10-14T08:00:22Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610140758"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/ifcsverchok-0.9.1.261013","date":"2026-10-13T12:51:02Z","type":"stable","version":"ifcsverchok-0.9.1.261013"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610131250","date":"2026-10-13T12:52:15Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610131250"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610121536","date":"2026-10-12T15:38:08Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610121536"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610102211","date":"2026-10-10T22:13:30Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610102211"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610101358","date":"2026-10-10T13:59:40Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610101358"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610101354","date":"2026-10-10T13:56:16Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610101354"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610101246","date":"2026-10-10T12:48:29Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610101246"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610101246","date":"2026-10-10T12:48:29Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610101246"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610100615","date":"2026-10-10T06:17:23Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610100615"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610100602","date":"2026-10-10T06:04:23Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610100602"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610100055","date":"2026-10-10T00:57:01Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610100055"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610100043","date":"2026-10-10T00:45:18Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610100043"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610091501","date":"2026-10-09T15:03:07Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610091501"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610091449","date":"2026-10-09T14:51:13Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610091449"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610071432","date":"2026-10-07T14:33:42Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610071432"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610071217","date":"2026-10-07T12:18:52Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610071217"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610062336","date":"2026-10-06T23:38:02Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610062336"}]` |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=ifcopenshell&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Bim Software)

| Capability | BIMcollab | IfcOpenShell |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud web viewer | Cloud web viewer |
| Authoring vs coordination | Model coordination clash | Model authoring |
| 3d parametric object modeling | ✗ | ✗ |
| Automated hard and soft clash detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4d time scheduling and 5d cost estimation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Point cloud lidar scan ingestion | ✗ | - |
| Ifc openbim standard compliance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mep mechanical electrical plumbing detailing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Structural steel and concrete rebar detailing | ✗ | - |
| Vr ar headset model walkthroughs | ✗ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | ✗ | - |
| ISO 27001 | ✓ | - |
| Pricing model | Annual subscription | Perpetual license |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:08:26.817Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*