BIMcollab vs Newforma Konekt

BIMcollab brings together document management, BIM coordination and model checking for collaboration on buildings and infrastructure. Its WebViewer supports IFC models, while BIMcollab Zoom is a downloadable viewer for Windows and Mac OS X. Zoom includes Smart Views, clash detection and IDS checks; its free mode supports viewing, annotations, BCF issue management and visual validation with Smart Views. Issues can be managed using BIM-tool plug-ins and exported as BCF, PDF, CSV or XLS. BIMcollab lists more than 35 integrations, including Power BI, Solibri, Trimble Connect, AutoCAD, Autodesk Docs and Revit. All plans list unlimited projects; Basic includes 10 GB storage per space, while Advanced and Enterprise list unlimited storage. A free plan and free trial are available. Paid pricing ranges from €12.50 a month for Basic with annual commitment to €39 a month for Enterprise billed monthly. Cloud data is stored in the Netherlands unless the customer uses an on-premise installation. BIMcollab is headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, and was founded in 2014.

Newforma Konekt is a cloud-based information management platform for architecture, engineering, construction, and owner/operator project teams. It brings project emails, files, tasks, and conversations into one place, while connecting drawings, models, comments, and decisions in a searchable, auditable project record. For BIM coordination, teams can view 2D and 3D models, compare multiple models, and manage issues in models. The CA Track package covers RFIs, submittals, email filing, and contract change tracking and approvals. Info Track lists Open API access and Power BI integration; its package details include 500 GB of storage per seat. Konekt Mobile serves field and office teams with offline issue management. Listed integrations include Microsoft Outlook and Teams, Autodesk Forma Data Management, SharePoint, Egnyte, Nasuni, Panzura, Revit, and Procore. Package options include hosting-region selection for the US, Canada, or Europe, plus SSO with Microsoft, ISO 27001, and SOC 2. Pricing is on request. Newforma launched Konekt in 2023 and is headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire.