Speckle vs Trimble Quadri
Speckle
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| Figure | Speckle | Trimble Quadri |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · BIM Software | 8.4 (#8) | 8.2 (#11) |
| Connectors | Official connectors cover Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Blender, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ETABS, Navisworks, Archicad, Tekla and Power BI. | Listed connectors include Trimble Connect, Novapoint, Trimble Business Center, Tekla Structures, SketchUp, Tilos, Quantm, ProjectWise, Rhino Grasshopper, Open Roads Designer, Revit and Civil 3D. |
| Integrations | The integrations page lists ACC, IFC, Revit, Power BI, Rhino, SketchUp, Navisworks, Grasshopper, Blender, Archicad, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, ETABS, Tekla, Vectorworks, Plant 3D, Databricks, and Snowflake. | Listed connectors include Trimble Connect, Novapoint, Trimble Business Center, Tekla Structures, SketchUp, Tilos, Quantm, ProjectWise, Rhino Grasshopper, OpenRoads Designer, Revit and Civil 3D. |
| Purpose | Speckle describes itself as a design data platform purpose-built for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC). | Quadri is a collaboration platform for infrastructure projects that supports real-time collaboration in a shared central model. |
| Support | The Explore plan includes community support, while Custom Plans include priority customer support. | Technical support is provided by email at [email protected], with users asked to include versions, reproduction details and model or workset data when appropriate. |
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In their own words
Speckle
Speckle is a design data platform for architecture, engineering, and construction. Users can drag and drop model files to view, share, analyze, and comment without opening a desktop design tool. Speckle Intelligence works on published model data and shows the queries, models, and rows behind its answers. Model validation checks published versions against configurable standards and scores each package. Design Review features include a 3D model viewer, issues, markups, and presentations. Listed integrations span ACC, IFC, Revit, Power BI, Rhino, SketchUp, Navisworks, Grasshopper, Blender, Archicad, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, ETABS, Tekla, Vectorworks, Plant 3D, Databricks, and Snowflake. The free Explore plan costs nothing and includes one project, up to three users, 100 versions across a workspace, and 30-day version history. Speckle states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified and aligned with GDPR, and that it does not train AI on customer data. Data is encrypted with TLS in transit and AES-256 at rest; audit logs are marked as coming soon.
Trimble Quadri
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.