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Best Building Information Modeling Software in 2026

01 Archicad
Archicad suits AEC professionals who need design, documentation, and collaboration tools for building projects.

From $201/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
9.4 Visit Specs
02 Allplan
ALLPLAN suits architecture, engineering and construction teams working across design and delivery, including structural, MEP, civil and bridge disciplines.

From €123/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
8.7 Visit Specs
03 Bonsai
Bonsai suits teams working with multi-discipline IFC models on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
8.0 Visit Specs
04 FreeCAD
FreeCAD suits people needing parametric 3D modeling for design, engineering, architecture, or technical work.

Windows · macOS · Linux
7.9 Visit Specs
05 IDEA Architecture
Free trial Windows
7.9 Visit Specs
06 Vectorworks Architect
It suits architectural teams that need BIM workflows, construction documentation, and visualization across design phases.

From $127.50/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
7.9 Visit Specs
07 Edificius
From €66.58/mo Windows
6.6 Visit Specs
08 OpenBuildings Designer
From $320.33/mo Windows
6.2 Visit Specs
09 CYPE Architecture
Windows
5.9 Visit Specs
10 Designcenter for BIM
Windows
5.7 Visit Specs
11 GRAITEC Advance Design
Windows
5.5 Visit Specs
12 ideCAD
Windows
5.5 Visit Specs
13 Tekla Structural Designer
Windows
5.2 Visit Specs

How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

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