# Allplan vs IfcOpenShell

**Leader by Vioscale score:** IfcOpenShell

| Attribute | Allplan | IfcOpenShell |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 22.6 (33% (low)) | 55.6 (35% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 73 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 2,732 |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | 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,"pricing_model":"annual_subscription","deployment_model":"windows_desktop_heavy_client","authoring_vs_coordination":"model_authoring","3d_parametric_object_modeling":true,"structural_steel_and_concrete_rebar_detailing":true}` | `{"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 | - | 10 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"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}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"ALLPLAN Serviceplus","summary":"Enterprise service package with latest version and professional support included","features":["Latest software version access","Professional technical support from experienced architects and engineers","FAQ knowledge database","Training courses and webinars via ALLPLAN Connect"],"description":"Service package providing continuous access to latest software, professional technical support, and training","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Subscription model with free trial available","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.allplan.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T22:11:03.491Z"}` | `{"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.transparent | no | - |
| release.cadence_days | - | 1 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.0-alpha2608261658","date":"2026-08-26T17:02:38Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.0-alpha2608261658"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.0-alpha2608251413","date":"2026-08-25T14:16:34Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.0-alpha2608251413"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.0-alpha2608250302","date":"2026-08-25T03:05:39Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.0-alpha2608250302"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.0-alpha2608250046","date":"2026-08-25T00:49:35Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.0-alpha2608250046"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.0-alpha2608242134","date":"2026-08-24T21:38:01Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.0-alpha2608242134"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608231542","date":"2026-08-23T15:46:04Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608231542"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608231407","date":"2026-08-23T14:10:21Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608231407"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608231326","date":"2026-08-23T13:29:39Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608231326"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608192307","date":"2026-08-19T23:11:32Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608192307"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.9.0-alpha2608162204","date":"2026-08-16T22:08:22Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.9.0-alpha2608162204"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608132105","date":"2026-08-13T21:09:42Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608132105"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608122009","date":"2026-08-12T20:12:30Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608122009"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608111531","date":"2026-08-11T15:35:20Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608111531"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608111014","date":"2026-08-11T10:18:04Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608111014"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608090641","date":"2026-08-09T06:44:54Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608090641"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608081735","date":"2026-08-08T17:39:18Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608081735"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608072133","date":"2026-08-07T21:37:06Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608072133"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608051426","date":"2026-08-05T14:30:23Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608051426"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608012327","date":"2026-08-01T23:30:55Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2608012327"},{"url":"https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/releases/tag/bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2607311157","date":"2026-07-31T12:01:25Z","type":"stable","version":"bonsai-0.8.6-alpha2607311157"}]` |
| security.iso27001 | 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 | Allplan | IfcOpenShell |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Windows desktop heavy client | Cloud web viewer |
| Authoring vs coordination | Model authoring | 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: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:43:31.884Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*