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Bonsai vs ALLPLAN: catalog facts
Bonsai	ALLPLAN
Best for: Architects wanting an open-source OpenBIM tool inside Blender	Best for: Architecture, engineering and construction firms working in BIM
Free Free and open source.	Paid Commercial software; the vendor offers demos and quotes.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Native IFC authoring rather than import and export Broad BIM scope from drawings to costing and scheduling All 3 strengths for Bonsai Native IFC authoring rather than import and export Broad BIM scope from drawings to costing and scheduling Free and open source, built on IfcOpenShell	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
Requires Blender and familiarity with its interface Still pre-1.0 (v0.8.5)	Aimed at professional firms rather than individuals Pricing is not published; access is through demos and sales
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Not open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Bonsai bonsaibim.org Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for ALLPLAN allplan.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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