# ActCAD BIM, Revit vs ALLPLAN Comparison | | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 50 | 947 | 25 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (78.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (76.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us With One-Time Purchase | $290 per month | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### ActCAD BIM Pros: - Affordable (1 reviews) - Efficiency (1 reviews) Cons: - Difficult Learning (1 reviews) - Expensive (1 reviews) ### Revit Pros: - 3D Modeling (15 reviews) - Collaboration (14 reviews) Cons: - Slow Performance (9 reviews) - Performance Issues (8 reviews) ### ALLPLAN **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (37 reviews) | 8.8 (748 reviews) | 7.8 (15 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 7.5 (764 reviews) | 8.9 (18 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 8.0 (213 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 7.4 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 7.8 (697 reviews) | 7.5 (17 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 8.1 (121 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (36 reviews) | 9.1 (721 reviews) | 6.6 (17 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### ActCAD BIM #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: ActCAD 2027 Software Price: Contact Us With One-Time Purchase Description: ActCAD is a 2D & 3D CAD software with functionality of the industry leaders. We offer two product options: - ActCAD Standard for 2D Drafting Power Users - ActCAD Primium for 2D Drafting, 3D Modeling and BIM (Building Information Modeling) functionality ActCAD can be used for applications across domains Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) including Structural, Electrical and Mechanical. We also offer value added products for specific applications based on ActCAD: - ActCAD Nesting - ActCAD Dials & Scales - ActCAD CNC Post Processor ActCAD uses the latest IntelliCAD 14 Engine, Open Design Alliance, dwg/dxf Libraries, ACIS 3D Modeling Kernel, and many other Technologies which ensures file support right from the early R2.5 to the latest 2027 Version of dwg/dxf. It also supports other file formats like .dgn, .step/.stp, .iges/.igs, .stl, .obj, 2D PDF, 3D PDF, .svg, .dae, etc. The interface and commands are designed in a manner that is familiar and easy for migration from any CAD Software. Key Features: - Support for 2027 dwg & dxf files - High Speed and Performance - IntelliCAD 14 Engine & ODA 21.11 Libraries [Learn more about ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes ### Revit #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Revit Subscription (Monthly) Price: $290 per month Description: Flexible options available - talk to sales at: (818) 639-7755 Key Features: - Access to the latest version - Use software anywhere - Access previous versions [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### ALLPLAN #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ActCAD BIM** | N/A | N/A | | **Revit** | 8.1/10 | 449 | | **ALLPLAN** | 8.0/10 | 19 | #### Design | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Visualizing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (407 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | | **Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.7 (383 reviews) | 6.5 (11 reviews) | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (405 reviews) | 9.3 (15 reviews) | | **Editing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (368 reviews) | 7.7 (8 reviews) | | **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | 8.1 (338 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | 8.9 (194 reviews) | 8.2 (10 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi User** | Not enough data | 8.9 (379 reviews) | 8.3 (10 reviews) | | **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | 8.4 (395 reviews) | 7.9 (15 reviews) | | **Annotating ** | Not enough data | 8.5 (394 reviews) | 7.8 (15 reviews) | | **Document Storage** | Not enough data | 8.3 (369 reviews) | 7.5 (12 reviews) | #### Construction | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | Not enough data | 8.1 (300 reviews) | 7.9 (11 reviews) | | **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | 7.9 (275 reviews) | 9.4 (11 reviews) | | **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | 7.9 (334 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | | **Grading** | Not enough data | 8.0 (164 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | | **Earthwork** | Not enough data | 7.6 (156 reviews) | 7.1 (7 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.3 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.0 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.0 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Civil Engineering Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ActCAD BIM** | 7.9/10 | 15 | | **Revit** | N/A | N/A | | **ALLPLAN** | N/A | N/A | #### Plan | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Documentation ** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sequence** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Annotate** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaborate ** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Design | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **3D Modeling** | 7.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3D Rendering ** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Editing ** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Construction | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reinforcement** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Clash Detection** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Grading** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Earthwork** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Engineering | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Hydraulic engineering** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hydrologic engineering** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transportation engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Structural engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### General-Purpose CAD | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ActCAD BIM** | 8.0/10 | 28 | | **Revit** | N/A | N/A | | **ALLPLAN** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | 9.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Modeling** | 7.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visualize ** | 7.5 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Rendering** | 7.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Edit | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **File Import ** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Push/Pull** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Views** | 8.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Grips ** | 7.7 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Collaboration | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Annotate** | 8.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation ** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Extract** | 8.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### CAD Libraries | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ActCAD BIM** | 6.9/10 | 10 | | **Revit** | N/A | N/A | | **ALLPLAN** | N/A | N/A | #### Library | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Categorize** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Search** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deduplication** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### CAD | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Types** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Models** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compatibility** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Catalogs** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **CAD & PLM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **ERP** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### CAD Viewers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ActCAD BIM** | 8.5/10 | 11 | | **Revit** | N/A | N/A | | **ALLPLAN** | N/A | N/A | #### File Options | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Import files** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Export files** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **View 2D files** | 9.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **View 3D files** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Batch convert files** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File size** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Tools | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Dimensioning tools** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Change units** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3D/solid modeling tools** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Design | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | 9.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Architectural Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ActCAD BIM** | N/A | N/A | | **Revit** | 7.9/10 | 113 | | **ALLPLAN** | N/A | N/A | #### Library | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Objects** | Not enough data | 8.2 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Materials** | Not enough data | 8.1 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Rendering | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Textures** | Not enough data | 7.9 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Shading** | Not enough data | 8.0 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Lighting** | Not enough data | 8.0 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.7 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.7 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | 7.1 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | 9.2 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | | **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.4 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim) **Unique to ActCAD BIM (5):** [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [CAD Libraries](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-libraries), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad) **Unique to Revit (1):** [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | ActCAD BIM | Revit | ALLPLAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 78.7% | 39.6% | 76.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 17.0% | 42.7% | 19.0% | | **Enterprise** | 4.3% | 17.8% | 4.8% | ### By Industry #### ActCAD BIM - **Architecture & Planning:** 25.5% - **Civil Engineering:** 23.4% - **Construction:** 12.8% - **Computer Software:** 4.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.3% - **Oil & Energy:** 4.3% - **Management Consulting:** 2.1% - **Investment Management:** 2.1% - **Internet:** 2.1% - **Maritime:** 2.1% - **Other:** 17.0% #### Revit - **Architecture & Planning:** 46.0% - **Construction:** 18.5% - **Civil Engineering:** 9.7% - **Design:** 7.5% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 5.5% - **Information Technology and Services:** 1.8% - **Higher Education:** 1.3% - **Education Management:** 1.2% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 1.0% - **Real Estate:** 0.7% - **Other:** 6.9% #### ALLPLAN - **Architecture & Planning:** 42.9% - **Civil Engineering:** 28.6% - **Construction:** 23.8% - **Design:** 4.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to ActCAD BIM - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews) - [AutoCAD LT](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (285 reviews) - [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews) - [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (349 reviews) - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - 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[Revizto](https://www.g2.com/products/revizto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (209 reviews) - [AutoCAD MEP](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-mep/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (203 reviews) - [DataCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (64 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### ActCAD BIM - Title: [How can I get some of my old lisp routines to work. They don't work well with ActCAD.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24142-how-can-i-get-some-of-my-old-lisp-routines-to-work-they-don-t-work-well-with-actcad) — 3 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Hi David, thank you for your valuable inputs. Please share the details of your programs we will try to improve them and add to ActCAD package. Please note..." - Title: [Is ActCAD legit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-actcad-legit) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "I don’t have any problem with ActCad. It’s more affordable than any competitors. The quality might come out on top when you facilitate the team effort. ..." - Title: [What is ActCAD used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-actcad-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "I think, because I am not an expert in Computer Data Storage Structures, I don't know. It seems to be highly capable in allocating Data Space, such that the..." - Title: ["Not opened for read" error](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34302-not-opened-for-read-error) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Update: It is not a "trial" problem. I am able to use all commands when I create a new drawing (and I imagine when I open the drawing that was created in..." - Title: [I am trying to convert over to LINUX from Windows and wonder if a LINUX version will be available? I have tried using Wine to run ActCAD on LINUX Ubuntu but it doesn't seem to work (would appreciate any help with this).](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24491-i-am-trying-to-convert-over-to-linux-from-windows-and-wonder-if-a-linux-version-will-be-available-i-have-tried-using-wine-to-run-actcad-on-linux-ubuntu-but-it-doesn-t-seem-to-work-would-appreciate-any-help-with-this) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "If your system is robust enough, you could run VirtualBox https://www.virtualbox.org/ and then run a windows virtual system to use ActCAD. I've run my older..." ### Revit - Title: [Which is better Sketchup or Revit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-is-better-sketchup-or-revit) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Revit is better than sketchup because 1.Intregation with other auto desk software like autocad , Microsoft Projects, Costx 2. It has vast digital library..." - Title: [Can we export schedule into exel](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16190-can-we-export-schedule-into-exel) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "From the schedule view: Big R > Export > Reports > Schedule. It creates a .txt file that can be opened in Excel. Thanks" - Title: [What is Revit used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-revit-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Revit is a best 3D Modelling software or application used for identification and visualization of structures in 3-Dimentional Space. It is also used for..." - Title: [What kind of design program is Revit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-kind-of-design-program-is-revit) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Its a BIM Software which is very helpful and useful for Designers, Engineers and Architects." - Title: [Is revit a BIM software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-revit-a-bim-software) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes, It is." ### ALLPLAN No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-revit-vs-allplan)