Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)
Open-source tools for creating and collaborating on building information models using the IFC standard
- Also known as
- bonsai-blenderbim-add-on
Available worldwide
What is Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)?
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.
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) pricing
We don't have Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)'s full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
Free and open source software
What Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) does
The capabilities that matter for bim software, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Deployment model
- Windows desktop heavy client
- Authoring vs coordination
- 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
- Perpetual license
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- macOS
- Web
- Linux
- Windows
- Cloud / SaaS
- Self-hosted
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) FAQ
Common questions about Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on), answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)?
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. It is indexed under Bim Software.
Source: https://bonsaibim.org/
Is Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) free to use?
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the LGPL-3.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://bonsaibim.org/
What platforms does Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) support?
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://bonsaibim.org/
Can Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) be self-hosted?
Yes. Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://bonsaibim.org/
Is Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) open source?
Yes. Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) is published under the LGPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on) alternatives
Other bim software we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- IfcOpenShellhigh · 75%
- Trimble Tekla StructuresProfessional 3D structural modeling software for building design and documentationhigh · 75%
- Bricsys BricsCAD BIMDesktop CAD environment combining 2D and 3D design for building information modeling and technical documentationhigh · 75%
- DaluxUnified collaboration platform for managing building projects throughout their lifecyclemedium · 74%
- BIMcollabA collaborative platform for managing BIM issues and coordinating design models across project teamslow · 43%
- ReviztoCollaborative BIM platform unifying 2D drawings and 3D models for integrated project coordination across AECO disciplines.low · 39%
Compare Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on)
Side by side against other bim software, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for Bonsai (BlenderBIM Add-on), not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development activity | 63 | 0.09 | 5.9 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 99 | 0.05 | 5.2 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 75 | 0.07 | 5.0 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 31 | 0.06 | 2.0 | ✓ |
| Stars | 65 | 0.03 | 1.7 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.04 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
| Security score | 0 | 0.04 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 100 | mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 67% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Iso 27001: No · Soc2 type ii: No · Pricing model: perpetual_license · Deployment model: windows_desktop_heavy_client · Authoring vs coordination: model_authoring · 3d parametric object modeling: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | C++ | highsource · 2026-10-15 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | LGPL-3.0 | highsource · 2026-10-15 · 95% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-08-22 · 75% |
Pricing
Release
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerabilities | Count: 0 · Source: https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=ifcopenshell&per_page=100 · Last 12m: 0 | highsource · 2026-10-15 · 90% |
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