Specifiction
For vendors
AdvertiseTop spots, featured rows, home sponsor Get listedAdd a product we don't cover yet Claim a listingFree: verify the domain, then correct your page Vendor dashboardNumbers, orders and placements
List your tool
Vendor dashboard
Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026

BIMserver

Ch 087.0of 29 BIM Software
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3IFC supportYes
  4. 4API accessYes
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: bimserver.org, github.com
Visit site Alternatives
The BIMserver homepage

Overview

BIMserver is ranked #8 of 29 in BIM software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

BIMserver plans and pricing

All plans
Open-source BIMserver Free AGPL-3.0; self-managed software github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on BIM software

IFC support
Yesbimserver.org
API access
Yesbimserver.org

Facts

Purpose
BIMserver stores and manages information for construction and other building related projects as IFC data.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Model storage
It stores IFC data as objects in a model driven architecture and describes itself as an IFC database rather than a fileserver.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Model operations
The platform supports model checking, versioning, project structures, merging, querying, filtering, and generating IFC output on demand.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Collaboration
Multi-user support lets people work on separate parts of a dataset, and users can receive notifications when a model or part changes.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Integration
BIMserver is intended to integrate with other software as an IFC backend, with support for custom plugins, services, clients, and embedding.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
API
The project wiki lists SOAP, JSON, and Protocol Buffers service interfaces.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Developer audience
The project says BIMserver is built for developers.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The maintainers direct users to the wiki, FAQ, issue tracker, and contributors, and provide [email protected] as a contact address.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
The core project is licensed under AGPL-3.0, and the repository notes that some plugins and libraries have different licenses.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Downloads
The project wiki directs users to GitHub Releases for downloads.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Linux installation
The wiki includes an Ubuntu installation guide, indicating a documented Linux deployment path.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security information
The project wiki has a Security page, but the page opened did not provide readable security details.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Project history
The project wiki says the open-source BIMserver community has been actively developing since 2013.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Best BIMserver alternatives

See all 20
All accessCh 01 Archicad Free planFree trialAndroid from $201/mo7.8 All accessCh 02 BIMcollab Free trialAndroidAPI from €12.50/mo7.4 All accessCh 03 usBIM.platform Free planAndroidiOS Free to start7.3 All accessCh 04 Speckle Free planAPILinux Free to start7.2 All accessCh 05 Trimble Viewpoint Vista AndroidAPI 7.2 All accessCh 06 Vectorworks Architect Free trialAndroidiOS from $10.63/mo7.2

Where it ranks on Specifiction

Is BIMserver yours?

Claim it for free: prove the domain, then correct facts, plans and screenshots. An editor reviews every change.

Claim it free Promote BIMserver

Sources