Why teams switch to ApexBIM
Traditional BIM tools were built for the desktop era. ApexBIM was built for the cloud — real-time collaboration, no installs, open standards, and a fraction of the cost.
The Competition
Traditional BIM tools
The incumbent tools are powerful but expensive, desktop-bound, and designed for individual use — not team collaboration.
by Autodesk
Windows-only, requires powerful hardware
by Autodesk
Clash detection only, no editing
by Graphisoft
Mac + Windows, but still desktop-only
by Trimble
Structural-focused, steep learning curve
ApexBIM Pro: $249/month for 10 collaborators — that is ~90% less than 10 Revit licenses (~$30,000/year vs ~$3,000/year).
Feature Comparison
ApexBIM vs Traditional BIM
Every feature, side by side. Green = yes, red = no, amber = partial.
Getting Started
| Feature | ApexBIM | Traditional | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runs in your browser — nothing to install | Revit/Navisworks require Windows + powerful hardware | ||
| Works on Mac, Linux, or Chromebook | |||
| No IT setup needed | |||
| Works on tablets | |||
| Updates happen automatically |
Working Together
| Feature | ApexBIM | Traditional | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyone edits the same model at the same time | Revit requires check-out/check-in | ||
| No file conflicts — always one current version | |||
| See where teammates are working (live cursors) | |||
| Built-in comments and chat | |||
| No per-user license juggling |
Works with Your Files
| Feature | ApexBIM | Traditional | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opens standard BIM files (IFC) | Revit's IFC export often loses data | ||
| Shares issues with any BIM tool (BCF) | |||
| Exports facility management data (COBie) | |||
| Your data is never trapped | |||
| Opens files from Revit, ArchiCAD, Tekla, etc. |
Built-In Engineering Tools
| Feature | ApexBIM | Traditional | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structural analysis built right in | Needs separate software (ETABS, SAP2000) | ||
| MEP calculations (panels, pipes, sprinklers) | |||
| See worst-case loads across all combinations | |||
| One-click report export |
Cost
| Feature | ApexBIM | Traditional | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan available | |||
| No per-user charges | Revit is ~$3K/user/year | ||
| Clear, upfront pricing | |||
| No annual contract required | |||
| Can run on your own servers |
Security & Trust
| Feature | ApexBIM | Traditional | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamper-proof record of every action | |||
| Your data is private to your team | |||
| Single sign-on (Enterprise) | |||
| Protection against common web attacks | |||
| Built to meet enterprise security standards |
The ApexBIM Advantage
What you get that traditional tools can't offer
No software to install, no licenses to manage, no IT tickets. Sign up, upload your file, and start working.
Multiple people editing the same model at the same time — no checking files in and out, no wondering who has the latest version.
Pro plan is $249/month for 10 people. That's about $3,000/year — compared to $30,000/year for 10 Revit licenses. No per-user charges.
We use open formats that work with any BIM tool. Export your work whenever you want — no lock-in, ever.
Structural analysis, MEP calculations, quantity takeoffs — all included. No need to buy separate software.
Every action is recorded in a secure, tamper-proof log. Export compliance reports with one click — no more last-minute scrambling.
Ready to make the switch?
Start your free trial today — no credit card required. Upload your existing IFC files and see how ApexBIM compares to your current workflow.