# BIMcollab vs FreeCAD

**Leader by Vioscale score:** FreeCAD

| Attribute | BIMcollab | FreeCAD |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 60.4 (54% (medium)) | 67.1 (35% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 4 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 33,079 |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based hub that unifies BIM model coordination, issue tracking, and document management, enabling teams to maintain data quality, streamline workflows, and ensure compliance throughout building projects. | FreeCAD is an open-source parametric 3D modeling application that enables users to design real-world objects with precise dimensions and parameters. It supports bidirectional 2D-to-3D workflows, includes specialized workbenches for various domains (mechanical design, architecture, CAM), and seamlessly integrates with numerous file formats. |
| 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}` | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"completely_free_oss","deployment_model":"native_desktop_local","authoring_vs_coordination":"model_authoring","3d_parametric_object_modeling":true,"ifc_openbim_standard_compliance":true,"point_cloud_lidar_scan_ingestion":true,"fea_stress_and_thermal_simulation":true,"parametric_history_based_timeline":true,"pcb_electrical_circuit_design_sync":false,"cam_toolpath_generation_cnc_milling":true,"dwg_dxf_autocad_standard_file_import":true,"bim_architectural_information_modeling":true,"2d_drafting_and_dimensioning_blueprints":true,"automated_hard_and_soft_clash_detection":false,"nurbs_and_surface_mathematical_modeling":true,"stl_export_for_standardized_3d_printing":true,"4d_time_scheduling_and_5d_cost_estimation":false,"mep_mechanical_electrical_plumbing_detailing":false,"structural_steel_and_concrete_rebar_detailing":false}` |
| integrations.count | 35 | 8 |
| 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":"STEP"},{"name":"IGES"},{"name":"STL"},{"name":"SVG"},{"name":"DXF"},{"name":"OBJ"},{"name":"IFC"},{"name":"DAE"}]` |
| language.primary | - | C++ |
| license.spdx | - | LGPL-2.1 |
| platform.support | `{"web":true,"windows":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://www.freecad.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T12:19:47.465Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":12.5,"currency":"EUR"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 6 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.08.26","date":"2026-08-26T01:46:26Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.08.26"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.08.20","date":"2026-08-20T05:32:11Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.08.20"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.08.12","date":"2026-08-12T06:16:55Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.08.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.08.05","date":"2026-08-05T00:46:24Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.08.05"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.07.29","date":"2026-07-29T00:48:02Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.07.29"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/1.1.3","date":"2026-07-25T04:53:36Z","type":"stable","version":"1.1.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/1.1.2","date":"2026-07-23T15:01:22Z","type":"stable","version":"1.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.07.22","date":"2026-07-22T00:48:07Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.07.22"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.07.15","date":"2026-07-15T00:44:04Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.07.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.07.09","date":"2026-07-09T19:33:50Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.07.09"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.07.08","date":"2026-07-08T00:50:11Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.07.08"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.07.01","date":"2026-07-01T01:16:24Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.07.01"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.06.24","date":"2026-06-24T10:15:42Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.06.24"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.06.20","date":"2026-06-20T04:06:02Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.06.20"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.06.17","date":"2026-06-17T01:20:27Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.06.17"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.06.10","date":"2026-06-10T01:15:28Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.06.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.06.03","date":"2026-06-03T01:24:13Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.06.03"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.05.27","date":"2026-05-27T01:12:20Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.05.27"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.05.20","date":"2026-05-20T01:11:44Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.05.20"},{"url":"https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/weekly-2026.05.13","date":"2026-05-13T01:06:25Z","type":"prerelease","version":"weekly-2026.05.13"}]` |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=conda&package_name=freecad&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Bim Software)

| Capability | BIMcollab | FreeCAD |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud web viewer | native_desktop_local |
| 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 | completely_free_oss |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:10:24.297Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*