Graphisoft BIMx vs OmniView 3D

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.

OmniView 3D lets industrial teams upload CAD models, view them interactively and share them through browser links. Recipients can open shared models on mobile, tablet or desktop without an account or software installation. Listed formats include STEP, IGES, GLB, glTF, OBJ, FBX, STL, PLY, DAE, 3DS, 3MF, DXF, AMF and OFF. Viewing tools include exploded assemblies, automatic dimensions, annotations, hologram mode and interactive catalogs. Models can be embedded with an iframe or shared by URL; listed integrations include ecommerce platforms and sales CRMs. The free Starter plan includes three models and 100 MB, with a watermark and automatic deletion of shared models after three days. Pro costs $59 a month excluding tax, and Business costs $179 a month excluding tax. Both paid plans offer a three-day trial requiring a payment card. Proprietary CAD files such as SolidWorks must be exported as STEP, and native IFC import is not available.