Allplan
7.2#4 in architectural design softwareFrom €123 a monthiOSWebmacOSWindows
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IDEA Architecture
6.6#4 in building information modeling software€1,395 one-timeWindows
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| Fact | Allplan | IDEA Architecture |
|---|---|---|
| Company | ALLPLAN describes itself as a global provider of BIM design software for the AEC industry and part of the Nemetschek Group. | 4M says it has provided CAD and BIM software to the Architecture, Engineering & Construction community since 1986 and serves customers in more than 65 countries. |
| Interoperability | ALLPLAN supports data exchange formats including IFC 2x3 and IFC 4, DWG/DXF, PDF, SketchUp and Rhino. | The maker describes full DWG compatibility, IFC input and output, and support for opening Revit .rvt files. |
| Product | ALLPLAN is interdisciplinary BIM software for architecture, engineering and construction that supports design and construction throughout project phases. | IDEA Architecture is 64-bit BIM software for 2D and 3D architectural design, rendering, animation, scheduling, costing, energy sustainability, and as-built documentation. |
| Security | The ALLPLAN system requirements state that DFS with ALLPLAN is unsupported and can lead to crashes, deadlocks and deleted files. | The reviewed product and download pages do not state security certifications or compliance claims. |
Allplan plans
- ALLPLAN Basic€123 a month
- ALLPLAN Concept€210 a month
- ALLPLAN Professional€263 a month
- ALLPLAN Ultimate€353 a month
IDEA Architecture plans
- IDEA - Scaricare la Versione€1,395, paid once
- IDEA HK - Hardlock Key€1,495, paid once
- IDEA - Versione Cloud€1,595, paid once
Pick Allplan if…
It suits architecture, engineering and construction teams working across multiple disciplines and project phases. The available exchange formats and cloud collaboration services may fit teams coordinating models, drawings and plans.
Pick IDEA Architecture if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.