Archicad suits AEC professionals working across building design and documentation, especially teams that need model-based coordination.
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Best Building Information Modeling Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026
Building information modeling software helps create and coordinate digital building models. This list helps buyers compare tools for design work and project collaboration.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Archicad | Archicad suits AEC professionals working across building design and documentation, especially teams that need model-based coordination. | 6.4 | $201 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Allplan | ALLPLAN suits architecture, engineering, and construction teams working across building or infrastructure projects. | 5.4 | €123 a month | Free trial | iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows, Mac | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Vectorworks Architect | It suits architectural teams that need BIM across design and construction documentation, plus modeling and visualization tools. | 5.3 | $1,530 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Bonsai | Bonsai suits teams and practitioners working with IFC models across disciplines, whether they need authoring tools or a separate desktop review app. | 4.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 05 IDEA Architecture | 4.7 | €1,395 one-time | Free trial | Windows | 8 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 FreeCAD | FreeCAD suits designers, engineers, architects, and technical users who need parametric 3D modeling on a desktop. | 4.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 07 CYPE Architecture | 2.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 20 Sep 2026 | |
| 08 Edificius | 2.6 | €799 a year | — | Windows | 4 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 OpenBuildings Designer | 2.6 | $3,844 a year | — | Windows | 23 Sep 2026 | |
| 10 ideCAD | 2.3 | — | — | Windows | 24 Sep 2026 |
The page puts newer releases first and uses figures published by makers without scoring products. Buyers can review no-cost access, entry pricing, authoring capabilities, OpenBIM, online teamwork, change tracking, supported devices and file types.
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Allplan
ALLPLAN suits architecture, engineering, and construction teams working across building or infrastructure projects.
iPhone & iPadWebWindows+1 Record5.4 Visit
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Vectorworks Architect
It suits architectural teams that need BIM across design and construction documentation, plus modeling and visualization tools.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.3 Visit
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Bonsai
Bonsai suits teams and practitioners working with IFC models across disciplines, whether they need authoring tools or a separate desktop review app.
WindowsMacLinux Record4.7 Visit
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IDEA Architecture
Windows Record4.7 Visit
Before you choose
Compare free access, trials and paid plans
Some entries provide a free plan; others follow paid or freemium models. Check whether the available plan covers the work you need before committing.
Trial periods vary. Published examples include 14-day and 30-day trials. Paid prices range from monthly or annual subscriptions to pricing supplied on request.
Match authoring and collaboration needs
Check model authoring support against the way your team creates building information. Projects that exchange files between makers may benefit from OpenBIM compatibility.
Shared online workspaces and saved model revisions may support coordination and change review. Confirm how a product handles those workflows before choosing.
Check device and file compatibility
Products in this selection support various combinations of Windows, macOS, iOS, web, Linux and Android. Confirm that the platform you use is supported before purchase.
Compare supported file formats with the formats required by your partners and project tools. A compatible format can reduce conversion work.
Read the maker’s price terms
Published paid prices include monthly user rates, annual rates and one-time figures. Examples shown include $39 monthly, $140 per user each month on annual billing and €799 annually.
Some products list pricing on request. Check the maker’s current terms, billing period and trial conditions when estimating project cost.
Questions
What is building information modeling software?
It is software for creating and coordinating digital building models. Entries are assessed by authoring, OpenBIM, teamwork, revision tracking, device support and file compatibility.
Can I use a free BIM tool?
Yes. Certain entries can be used without payment. Bonsai and FreeCAD are listed with free access, while CYPE Architecture and Archicad list free plans.
Do BIM tools offer trials?
Yes. Listed trial periods include 14 days and 30 days. Trial availability depends on the product and its current plan.
Which platforms are supported?
The selection includes products for Windows, macOS, iOS, web, Linux and Android. Check the product details for the platform you need.
How are BIM products compared here?
Products are checked for free-plan availability, starting paid cost, authoring, OpenBIM, cloud teamwork, model revision history, platforms and file formats.
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