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Best Building Information Modeling Software in 2026

This list helps you compare Building Information Modeling software for model work, coordination and project planning. Before choosing, compare free access, paid starting prices, model authoring, OpenBIM support, cloud collaboration, version history, platforms and file formats.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 04 FreeCAD

    FreeCAD suits people needing parametric 3D modeling for design, engineering, architecture, or technical work.

    Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.9 Visit Specs
  5. 05 IDEA Architecture
    Free trial Windows
    7.9 Visit Specs
  6. 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
  7. 07 Edificius
    Free trial Windows
    6.6 Visit Specs
  8. 08 OpenBuildings Designer
    From $320.33/mo Windows
    6.2 Visit Specs
  9. 09 CYPE Architecture
    Free plan Windows
    5.9 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Designcenter for BIM
    Windows
    5.7 Visit Specs
  11. 11 GRAITEC Advance Design
    Free trial Windows
    5.5 Visit Specs
  12. 12 ideCAD
    Windows
    5.5 Visit Specs
  13. 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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