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BIMvision
Krakow, Poland
What it is
BIMvision is a freeware IFC model viewer for building information models in IFC 2×3 and IFC 4.0 formats. It can open models from CAD systems including Revit, Archicad, Tekla, Bentley, Allplan, and Vectorworks. A plugin interface adds workflow-specific functions; listed examples include Python automation, IFC checking and editing, quantity reports, clash detection, and model comparison. The BIMserver.center plugin connects BIMvision with more than 60 applications in an Open BIM workflow. Users may create plugins themselves, request a dedicated solution from Datacomp, or integrate the viewer with another system through its API. BIMvision is free for private and commercial use and supports web, API, and Windows listings, with Windows 10 or newer required for the downloadable application. Minimum requirements include a 2 GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM, suitable graphics, 1 GB free disk space, and OpenGL 4.6. The download page offers version 3.2.0.
For and against
For
- Supports IFC 2×3 and 4.0
- Works with many CAD model sources
- Plugin interface supports custom functions
- Clash detection and quantity reports available
- Free for private and commercial use
Against
- Windows download requires Windows 10 or newer
- Plugins may require separate licenses
- Minimum requirements include OpenGL 4.6
The verdict
BIMvision focuses on viewing IFC models while allowing specialized workflows through plugins and API integration. Its free licensing and broad plugin options suit varied building-information tasks, provided the system meets the stated requirements.
Who it suits
It suits investors, designers, contractors, inspectors, manufacturers, and cost estimators working with IFC models. Teams needing custom checks, reports, clash detection, or integrations can use its plugins and API.
Plans and prices
BIMvision
Free for private and commercial use · Windows 10 or newer
Read 8 Oct 2026 · bimvision.eu
On the record
- API
- BIMvision’s API supports plugin creation and integration with other systems.bimvision.eu · read 8 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The site identifies investors, designers, contractors, inspectors, manufacturers, and cost estimators as users for BIMvision.bimvision.eu · read 8 Oct 2026
- Company
- Datacomp IT Sp. z o.o. develops the BIMvision platform and says it is a member of buildingSMART Polska.bimvision.eu · read 8 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Users can create plugins themselves or ask Datacomp for help creating a dedicated solution or integrating BIMvision into another system.bimvision.eu · read 8 Oct 2026
- Download
- The download page offers BIMvision 3.2.0 and says the installation file is sent to the email address provided.bimvision.eu · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The BIMserver.center plugin connects BIMvision with more than 60 applications in an Open BIM workflow.bimvision.eu · read 8 Oct 2026
- Plugin examples
- The download page lists plugins for Python automation, IFC checking and editing, quantity reports, clash detection, and model comparison.bimvision.eu · read 8 Oct 2026
- Plugin interface
- BIMvision has a plugin interface that lets users add functionality for specific needs.bimvision.eu · read 8 Oct 2026
- Plugin licensing
- Plugins can be installed as demo versions for testing, and full plugin licenses are purchased through the BIMvision store.bimvision.eu · read 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- BIMvision is a freeware IFC model viewer for viewing BIM models created in IFC 2×3 and 4.0 formats.bimvision.eu · read 8 Oct 2026
- Source models
- The viewer supports models from CAD systems including Revit, Archicad, Tekla, Bentley, Allplan, and Vectorworks.bimvision.eu · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists Datacomp IT Sp. z o.o. at 101 Gromadzka St., Cracow, Poland, and provides a contact email and phone number.bimvision.eu · read 8 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- Minimum requirements include Windows 10 or newer, a 2 GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM, a suitable graphics card, 1 GB free disk space, and OpenGL 4.6.bimvision.eu · read 8 Oct 2026
