Allplan
Munich BIM platform for architecture, structural engineering, civil and precast work, with editions priced per user per month
Quick Overview
| Company | ALLPLAN GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | CAD Software |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Desktop application with BIMPLUS cloud collaboration |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Architecture, structural engineering, civil and bridge design, precast and steel detailing, BIMPLUS collaboration, 14-day free trial |
| Pricing | Basic EUR 123, Concept EUR 210, Professional EUR 263, Ultimate EUR 353 per user per month, billed yearly, excl. VAT |
| Best For | Architecture and engineering firms that need one BIM platform across disciplines |
| Replaces | Revit, AutoCAD Architecture |
Detailed Review
Allplan is part of the Nemetschek Group and is published by ALLPLAN GmbH at Konrad-Zuse-Platz in Munich, as its imprint states. The platform covers architecture, structural engineering, MEP, infrastructure, bridges and precast and steel fabrication.
The vendor sells four editions on its European shop and bills them yearly per user. A 14-day free trial of the full version is offered.
Editions
The European shop lists Basic at EUR 123, Concept at EUR 210, Professional at EUR 263 and Ultimate at EUR 353 per user per month, excl. VAT, billed yearly.
Interdisciplinary teamwork
Allplan connects design, engineering and construction workflows, and BIMPLUS is the open BIM collaboration platform for sharing models between disciplines.
Beyond buildings
The product range includes Allplan Civil for roads and infrastructure, bridge design, and precast and steel detailing modules.
Limitations to Consider
It is a BIM platform, not a general drafting tool, so a DWG-only team may find it heavier than BricsCAD or ARES Commander. Pricing is per user per month, so costs run well above lower-priced drafting tools. Allplan is owned by the Nemetschek Group, and several Allplan products carry other brand names.
Who Should Use Allplan
Architecture, structural and civil engineering firms that want one German-published BIM platform.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Published prices in euros
- Covers architecture, engineering, infrastructure and precast
- BIMPLUS for open BIM collaboration
- 14-day full trial
- German contracting entity
Cons
- Monthly per-user cost is high compared with drafting tools
- BIM focus, not general DWG drafting
- Part of the Nemetschek Group
- US-dollar prices shown on the international shop
Alternatives to Allplan
Other European cad software worth comparing before you decide:
BricsCAD
Belgium · DWG-based 2D and 3D CAD from Ghent, with BIM and mechanical toolsets
ARES Commander
Germany · Family-owned Berlin CAD in DWG for Windows, macOS and Linux
Archicad
Hungary · BIM design software for architects, from Budapest
progeCAD
Switzerland · AutoCAD-compatible 2D/3D CAD with a perpetual licence
See all European cad software or compare them directly against Revit on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
On the European shop, Basic is EUR 123, Concept EUR 210, Professional EUR 263 and Ultimate EUR 353 per user per month, excl. VAT, billed yearly.
ALLPLAN GmbH in Munich, part of the Nemetschek Group.
Yes, the vendor offers a 14-day free trial of the full version.