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BIMsurfer vs Graphisoft BIMx

BIMsurfer

github.com

Graphisoft BIMx

graphisoft.com

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FigureBIMsurferGraphisoft BIMx
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYesYes
Windows—Yes
macOS—Yes
iOS—Yes
Android—Yes
APIYes—
Self-hostedYes—
Plans published11
Spec score · 3D Model Viewer Software7.8 (#16)8.0 (#12)
PurposeBIMsurfer is a WebGL-based IFC model viewer for BIMserver.BIMx connects layouts, 3D models, and BIM data in a single file for architects, engineers, construction teams, and clients.

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BIMsurfer

  • BIMsurfer (MIT-licensed source code)Free

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Graphisoft BIMx

  • BIMxFree

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BIMsurfer

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Graphisoft BIMx

Graphisoft BIMx brings layouts, 3D models, and BIM data together in a .bimx file for architects, engineers, construction teams, and clients. It supports game-like navigation through 3D models and links from Hyper-models to project documentation. BIMx Issues lets users mark up 2D and 3D views, with BCF-compliant issues. Presenter and Gallery support presentations and client exploration, while the Web Viewer can be embedded on a website. Users can inspect building-element details such as fire ratings and manufacturer-specific properties. Graphisoft says facility managers and owners can connect Facilities Management databases with models for maintenance. Models can be shared by web link through BIMx Model Transfer; private Hyper-model sharing is for Graphisoft Subscribers, SSA, and Forward users. BIMx is free on the web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Opening projects in the mobile and desktop apps requires a registered Graphisoft ID; without signing in, users can access sample content and one additional custom model. After sign-in, authentication can last up to one year with occasional online access, or up to seven days offline.

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