BIMcollab vs xBIM Xplorer
BIMcollab
bimcollab.comxBIM Xplorer
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| Figure | BIMcollab | xBIM Xplorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €12.50/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · 3D Model Viewer Software | 8.5 (#5) | 7.2 (#25) |
| Integrations | The maker lists integrations including Power BI, Solibri, Trimble Connect, AutoCAD, Autodesk Docs, and Revit, and says it connects to 35+ integrations. | Available plugins include BuildingSmart BCF production and viewing, COBie export, BuildingSmart mvdXML validation, and NBS DPoW validation; COBie export and NBS DPoW validation are marked beta with known issues. |
| Model viewing | The WebViewer supports IFC models, while BIMcollab Zoom is a downloadable model viewer for Windows and Mac OS X. | Users can open and view IFC files and navigate a model to inspect building information such as roof thickness and door counts. |
| Purpose | BIMcollab connects data, workflows, and BIM tools to support collaboration across the lifecycle of buildings and infrastructure. | xBIM Xplorer is a free, open-source IFC viewer created to demonstrate the capabilities of the xBIM Toolkit. |
| Support | Support is available by email, video call, and live chat during regular CET business hours, with Help Center articles and tutorials. | The documentation directs users to the Xbim Xplorer repository issues page for feedback and questions. |
Plans
BIMcollab
- Basic (annual commitment)€12.50 a month
- Advanced (annual commitment)€18.75 a month
- Basic (monthly)€19 a month
- Enterprise (annual commitment)€25 a month
- Advanced (monthly)€29 a month
- Enterprise (monthly)€39 a month
In their own words
BIMcollab
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.
xBIM Xplorer
xBIM Xplorer has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.