Allplan vs Trimble Quadri

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.

Trimble Quadri is a collaboration platform for infrastructure projects, built around a shared model teams can use to coordinate project data. Cloud model sharing gives participants a common reference, while links between model changes and work processes, along with notifications and alerts, help teams follow issues. Users can inspect 3D, longitudinal and cross-section views, and use table views for quantity takeoff. Quadri can also capture digital assets in an as-built model and keep project documentation updated as construction progresses. Its connectors include Trimble Connect, Novapoint, Trimble Business Center, Tekla Structures, SketchUp, Tilos, Quantm, ProjectWise, Rhino Grasshopper, Open Roads Designer, Revit and Civil 3D; APIs support customized workflows and data connections. Quantm can assess road or rail alignment alternatives, and Quadri can forecast CO2 emissions for construction and road or rail use. Deployment options include Connected Projects and On-Premise projects. The free Viewer is read-only, with viewing, commenting and measuring. Full use requires installation, Trimble Identity credentials and a license. Pricing is on request, with a 30-day trial.