Comparison

Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) vs Dalux

On the evidence we track, Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) leads this comparison with a composite score of 63/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)63
Dalux43
Score
vioscaleAI score
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)63 / 100medium · 58%
Dalux43 / 100medium · 74%
Pricing
Free tier
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Dalux✓
Model
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)open_source
Price level
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)free
Daluxlow
Transparent
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Dalux✗
Integrations
Count
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)–
Dalux1
Security
Gdpr
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)–
Dalux✓
Adoption
Dependent repos
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)73
Dalux–
Github stars
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)2,861
Dalux–
Activity
Commits last 30d
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)100
Dalux–
Release
Cadence days
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)1
Dalux–
History
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)20 items
Dalux–
License
Spdx
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)LGPL-3.0
Dalux–
Language
Primary
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)C++
Dalux–
Market
Content
Faq
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)5 items
Dalux6 items

Capabilities

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

Capabilities
Deployment model
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)Windows desktop heavy client
DaluxCloud web viewer
Authoring vs coordination
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)Model authoring
DaluxModel coordination clash
3d parametric object modeling
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Dalux-
Automated hard and soft clash detection
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Dalux-
4d time scheduling and 5d cost estimation
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Dalux-
Point cloud lidar scan ingestion
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✗
Dalux-
Ifc openbim standard compliance
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Dalux✓
Mep mechanical electrical plumbing detailing
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Dalux-
Structural steel and concrete rebar detailing
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✗
Dalux-
Vr ar headset model walkthroughs
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✗
Dalux-
SOC2 type ii
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✗
Dalux-
ISO 27001
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✗
Dalux-
Pricing model
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)Perpetual license
DaluxAnnual subscription

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)

Leader

A suite of free applications that enable architects and engineers to author, review, and share building information models in the IFC format without vendor lock-in, built on the open IfcOpenShell library.

Independently observed

Dalux

A cloud-based platform that helps construction teams collaborate on BIM models, drawings, and project documentation from design through facility maintenance. It provides web and mobile access to coordinate information, manage quality and safety, and streamline handover processes.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)

Leader
Open sourceFree tier

Free and open source software

as of verify ↗

Dalux

Quote-basedFree tier

Free tier available (3 projects); paid plans available via sales contact

  • FreeFree
    • BIM Viewer
    • Field Basic
  • Paid PlansContact sales
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

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

Platforms
Web
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Dalux✓
iOS
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✗
Dalux✓
Android
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✗
Dalux✓
macOS
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Dalux✗
Windows
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Dalux✗
Linux
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Dalux✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Dalux✓
Self-hosted
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)✓
Dalux✗

Integrations

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

Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)

Leader

Not documented yet.

Dalux

2 total
  • Revit
  • IFC
Independently observed
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Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) or Dalux: which one depends on you

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