# Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) vs Dalux

| Attribute | Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) | Dalux |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 60.9 (27% (low)) | 41.8 (36% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 73 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 2,732 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source platform for creating, auditing, and analyzing IFC-based building information models with support for structural analysis, MEP systems, costing, scheduling, and facility management. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":false,"deployment_model":"windows_desktop_heavy_client","authoring_vs_coordination":"model_authoring","3d_parametric_object_modeling":true,"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":true,"mep_mechanical_electrical_plumbing_detailing":true,"structural_steel_and_concrete_rebar_detailing":false}` | `{"pricing_model":"annual_subscription","deployment_model":"cloud_web_viewer","authoring_vs_coordination":"model_coordination_clash","ifc_openbim_standard_compliance":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 2 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Revit"},{"name":"IFC"}]` |
| language.primary | C++ | - |
| license.spdx | LGPL-3.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"DK","primaryMarkets":["DK","SE"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source. Donations accepted to support development.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://bonsaibim.org/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-22T22:31:50.772Z"}` | `{"type":"quote","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free tier: 3 active projects","features":["BIM Viewer","Field Basic"],"description":"Free access limited to 3 active projects with basic BIM viewing and field features","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"projects":"3"}},{"free":false,"name":"Paid Plans","summary":"Contact sales for pricing and features","description":"Comprehensive construction management solutions","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier available (3 projects); paid plans available via sales contact","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.dalux.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T15:32:09.872Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | quote |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | 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.gdpr | - | 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 | Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) | Dalux |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Windows desktop heavy client | Cloud web viewer |
| Authoring vs coordination | Model authoring | Model coordination clash |
| 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: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:41:22.733Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*