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ALLPLAN vs BricsCAD: catalog facts
ALLPLAN	BricsCAD
Best for: Architecture, engineering and construction firms working in BIM	Best for: Native-DWG CAD software with 2D drafting, 3D modeling, BIM, and mechanical variants
Paid Commercial software; the vendor offers demos and quotes.	Paid Paid license with a 30-day free trial.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Covers architecture, engineering and construction in one BIM platform Specialised modules for precast concrete and steel detailing All 3 strengths for ALLPLAN Covers architecture, engineering and construction in one BIM platform Specialised modules for precast concrete and steel detailing Published release notes	Native DWG support avoids file conversion friction with AutoCAD-based workflows Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux unlike most mainstream CAD tools
Aimed at professional firms rather than individuals Pricing is not published; access is through demos and sales	Paid license required after the 30-day trial ends Smaller third-party plugin ecosystem than AutoCAD or SolidWorks
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for ALLPLAN allplan.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for BricsCAD bricsys.com Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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