Bonsai BIM Add-on AlternativesCAD Software & 3D Modelers like Bonsai BIM Add-on

Apps similar to Bonsai BIM Add-on include FreeCAD, which is free and open source. Other options are BricsCAD, Autodesk Revit, SolidCraft and ArchiCAD. You can choose from more than 10 CAD Software like Bonsai BIM Add-on for Windows, Mac, Linux, the web and self-hosting.

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  1. FreeCAD icon
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    A powerful open-source parametric 3D modeler ideal for mechanical engineering, supporting Python scripting, running on Windows, Linux, and Mac, with modular architecture allowing extensive adaptability and use with scientific computing libraries.

    139 FreeCAD alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    • Docker
    • Steam
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  2. BricsCAD icon
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    BricsCAD the first all-in-one CAD design solution in .dwg that answers all your needs; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and BIM. BricsCAD is a cost-effective, innovative, and familiar CAD solution.

    94 BricsCAD alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. Autodesk Revit icon
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    BIM software offering tools for architectural design, MEP, structural engineering, and construction. Supports cloud worksharing, collaborative processes, and integrates analysis tools for multidisciplinary teams, enhancing design, construction, operations, and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure.

    30 Autodesk Revit alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  4. SolidCraft icon
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    SolidCraft is an open-source parametric 3D CAD application written in pure Rust. Sketch on a plane, constrain and dimension the sketch, turn profiles into solids with features on a timeline, and change a parameter to watch the whole timeline rebuild.

    51 SolidCraft alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  5. ArchiCAD icon
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    ArchiCAD offers computer aided solutions for handling all common aspects of aesthetics and engineering during the whole design process of the built environment — buildings, interiors, urban areas, etc.

    87 ArchiCAD alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  6. xeoVision icon
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    xeoVision is a fast, browser-based 3D BIM viewer built with xeokit SDK. Viewing multiple 3D models and formats at once per drag & drop from your browser on PC & mobile!.

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    • Online
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  7. BIMCamel icon
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    BIMCamel is a free set of online BIM tools that run in your browser. Open an IFC model, validate it against IDS, run clash detection, clean it, merge or split it, and convert it to glTF, Excel, DXF or COBie.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. NASSCAD icon
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    Browser-based parametric 3D CAD with local processing, STEP and IFC support, Manifold booleans and NassScript automation.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Source Available

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    • Online
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  9. xeokit SDK icon
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    3D BIM IFC Viewer SDK for AEC engineering applications. Open Source JavaScript Toolkit based on pure WebGL for top performance, real-world coordinates and full double precision.

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    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • npm
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  10. LuaCAD icon
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    Parametric CAD modeling with Lua.

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    • Lua
    • Homebrew
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Rust
    • Windows
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  11. Do you need to open an IFC file and modify it? usBIM.viewer+ is the only freeware certified by buildingSMART International that allows you to view, edit, convert and share BIM models in the IFC format. Basically, it is more than just a viewer!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Freeware IFC model viewer. It allows to view the virtual models coming from CAD systems like Revit, Archicad, Advance, DDS CAD, Tekla, Nemetschek VectorWorks, Bentley, and others without necessity of having commercial licenses of these systems.

    9 BIM Vision alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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