Allplan vs IDEA Architecture
Allplan
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| Figure | Allplan | IDEA Architecture |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €123/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Architecture Software | 8.7 (#5) | 8.0 (#17) |
| Spec score · Building Information Modeling Software | 8.7 (#2) | 7.9 (#5) |
| Company | ALLPLAN describes itself as a global provider of BIM design software for the AEC industry and part of the Nemetschek Group. | 4M says it has provided CAD and BIM software to the Architecture, Engineering & Construction community since 1986 and serves customers in more than 65 countries. |
| Interoperability | ALLPLAN supports data exchange formats including IFC 2x3 and IFC 4, DWG/DXF, PDF, SketchUp and Rhino. | The maker describes full DWG compatibility, IFC input and output, and support for opening Revit .rvt files. |
| Product | ALLPLAN is interdisciplinary BIM software for architecture, engineering and construction that supports design and construction throughout project phases. | IDEA Architecture is 64-bit BIM software for 2D and 3D architectural design, rendering, animation, scheduling and costing. |
| Security | The ALLPLAN system requirements state that DFS with ALLPLAN is unsupported and can lead to crashes, deadlocks and deleted files. | The reviewed product and download pages do not state security certifications or compliance claims. |
Plans
Allplan
- ALLPLAN Basic€123 a month
- ALLPLAN Concept€210 a month
- ALLPLAN Professional€263 a month
- ALLPLAN Ultimate€353 a month
IDEA Architecture
- IDEA - Scaricare la Versione€1,395, paid once
- IDEA HK - Hardlock Key€1,495, paid once
- IDEA - Versione Cloud€1,595, paid once
In their own words
Allplan
ALLPLAN is interdisciplinary BIM software for architecture, engineering and construction, supporting work from design through construction. Its workflows bring together building and infrastructure modeling, detailing, fabrication and construction planning. It covers architecture, structural and MEP engineering, civil and bridge engineering, precast detailing and construction site planning. Cloud services support project and office teamwork, coordination, and distribution of drawings and plans. For exchanging data, it supports IFC 2x3 and IFC 4, DWG/DXF, PDF, SketchUp and Rhino. Programming options include Python parametric PythonParts, Visual Scripting and the NOI interface for add-ons. The four listed plans are Basic at €123 a month, Concept at €210 a month, Professional at €263 a month and Ultimate at €353 a month. A 14-day trial is available, but there is no free plan. ALLPLAN lists iOS, macOS, web and Windows platforms; its 2026 system requirements name Windows 11 and Windows Server 2019, 2022 and 2025, and also note additional requirements for Mac installation.
IDEA Architecture
IDEA Architecture has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.