# BIMcollab vs Trimble Tekla Structures

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Trimble Tekla Structures

| Attribute | BIMcollab | Trimble Tekla Structures |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 40.5 (43% (low)) | 48.4 (75% (high)) |
| 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":"Structural engineers, designers, and construction professionals use Tekla Structures to create detailed 3D building models, coordinate project information, and generate fabrication-ready documentation. It is indexed under Bim Software.","source":"https://www.tekla.com/products/tekla-structures","question":"What is Trimble Tekla Structures?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Trimble Tekla Structures offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.tekla.com/products/tekla-structures","question":"Is Trimble Tekla Structures free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Trimble Tekla Structures, including Trimble Connect, Tekla PowerFab and Tekla Model Sharing. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.tekla.com/products/tekla-structures","question":"What does Trimble Tekla Structures integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":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. | Structural engineers, designers, and construction professionals use Tekla Structures to create detailed 3D building models, coordinate project information, and generate fabrication-ready documentation. |
| 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}` | `{"authoring_vs_coordination":"model_authoring","3d_parametric_object_modeling":true,"ifc_openbim_standard_compliance":true,"structural_steel_and_concrete_rebar_detailing":true}` |
| integrations.count | 35 | 3 |
| 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":"Trimble Connect"},{"name":"Tekla PowerFab"},{"name":"Tekla Model Sharing"}]` |
| platform.support | `{"web":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"]}` | `{"summary":"Free tier for education; trial available","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.tekla.com/products/tekla-structures","retrievedAt":"2026-08-22T22:28:12.712Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":12.5,"currency":"EUR"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Bim Software)

| Capability | BIMcollab | Trimble Tekla Structures |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | 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 | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:27:20.575Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*