π BIM Authoring
23 tools compared
π§ Tools in BIM Authoring
IDEA StatiCa
Specialized software for the analysis and design of steel connections, concrete details, and structural members.
Chief Architect
A BIM software focused on residential and light commercial design, known for its ease of use.
Autodesk Revit
Multidisciplinary BIM software for architects, engineers, and construction professionals.
Graphisoft Archicad
A leading BIM software for architects and designers, known for its user-friendly interface.
Trimble Tekla Structures
Specialized BIM software for structural engineers, steel detailers, and fabricators.
Cedreo
An online 3D home design software that enables users to create floor plans and photorealistic renderings quickly.
Bricsys BricsCAD BIM
A DWG-native BIM platform that uses AI to help you model faster and more accurately.
Autodesk Civil 3D
A design and documentation software for civil engineering that supports BIM workflows.
Trimble SketchUp
An intuitive and easy-to-use 3D modeling software for conceptual design and visualization.
Vectorworks Architect
Flexible BIM software that supports the entire design process from concept to construction.
ACCA software Edificius
An integrated BIM software for architectural design, visualization, and cost estimation.
sds/2
A specialized BIM software for steel detailers and fabricators that automates connection design.
Autodesk Advance Steel
A 3D modeling software for steel detailers, fabricators, and engineers built on the AutoCAD platform.
Nemetschek Allplan
An interdisciplinary BIM platform for architects, engineers, and contractors, with strong prefabrication capabilities.
Revit LT
A simplified version of Revit for architects and designers focused on 3D modeling and documentation.
FreeCAD
A free and open-source parametric 3D modeler with a modular architecture for various engineering tasks.
Bentley OpenBuildings Designer
A multidisciplinary BIM software for designing, analyzing, and simulating buildings and infrastructure.
Dassault Systèmes CATIA
A high-end, multi-platform software suite for CAD, CAM, CAE, PLM and 3D, primarily used in manufacturing industries.
DataCAD
A long-standing CADD program focused on architectural design, presentation, and construction document creation.
MicroStation
A powerful 2D/3D CAD and modeling software used as the foundation for many BIM applications.
CYPE Architecture
A free BIM modeling tool for architectural design, integrated into the CYPE suite of AEC software.
BlenderBIM
An add-on that transforms the 3D modeling software Blender into a full-featured BIM authoring tool.
MagiCAD
An advanced BIM solution for MEP design that runs on Revit, AutoCAD, and BricsCAD platforms.