機能 / Feature	Bimly	Solibri
Pricing (entry level) As of April 2026, official pricing	Free	Starter from €99/yr; higher tiers €1,428–€2,772/yr
Free viewer tier Solibri Anywhere is now legacy; new users start at Starter	✓	—
Install	None — browser only	Windows / Mac client
Modeling / authoring (walls, slabs, columns, beams, roofs, stairs, grids) Solibri is a checker, not an authoring tool	✓	—
IFC export (write IFC 4.3) Solibri reads IFC, doesn't author or write models	✓	—
IFC2x3 / IFC4 viewing	✓	✓
Property + quantity inspection	✓	✓
Section + storey isolation	✓	✓
Issues / comments	✓	Via BCF
Viewpoint-aware issues BCF format	✓	✓
Public share links Solibri requires recipient license	✓	—
Validation rules Solibri is much stronger	Built-in + user-defined	Ruleset + IDS + ITO
Clash detection Solibri leads here	△	✓
Custom rule authoring Solibri for advanced rules	Property-level	Solibri Ruleset
AI search / suggestions	✓	—
Open-source dependency	web-ifc (MPL 2.0)	Closed
iPad / Chromebook support	✓	—

Pick Bimly if

✓ You need to draw / edit / export IFC, not just check it (Solibri can't author)

✓ You don't want to push licensing onto recipients (clients, regulators, small sub-contractors)

✓ You use Mac / iPad / Chromebook (Solibri is Windows-first)

✓ Zero initial cost matters — start free, scale later

✓ Property checks + integrity are the validation depth you need

✓ You share with external parties often (URL share + viewpoint issues)

Pick Solibri if

✓ MEP clash detection is core to your workflow

✓ You need custom rulesets with deep logic

✓ Information Takeoff (quantity extraction) is required

✓ Your team already runs a BCF-centric workflow

✓ Enterprise budget allows per-seat licensing

Can Bimly replace Solibri?

Depends on your use case. Solibri is a BIM checker with deep rulesets, clash detection, and Information Takeoff — its real moat. Bimly is a browser-based BIM authoring + review tool. If you need property checks, basic integrity, viewing, issue tracking, and the ability to draw / edit / export IFC, Bimly works. For serious MEP clash detection or deep rule logic, stick with Solibri.

Can Bimly create / edit IFC, unlike Solibri?

Yes. Solibri is read-only — it loads an IFC, runs checks, and emits BCF. Bimly authors IFC: you can draw walls, slabs, columns, beams, roofs, stairs, openings, and grids in plan view, edit properties, and export to IFC 4.3. So a common workflow is to start a model in Bimly (or edit one), then run it through Solibri for serious checks.

Where does Bimly beat Solibri?

Onboarding cost, recipient cost, device flexibility, and authoring. Solibri requires per-seat licensing on every machine including reviewers and doesn't author models. Bimly's public share links let anyone view via URL with no account, and the same browser tab handles modeling. For external-heavy projects or quick edits this is decisive.

Can I use both?

Yes — Bimly for browser-based authoring + external sharing + light review, Solibri for serious checking. Importing Solibri's BCF output into Bimly is on the roadmap (not yet supported).

What happened to the free Solibri Anywhere viewer?

Solibri Anywhere was reclassified as a legacy product in 2025 and is no longer offered to new users (existing license holders keep access). New buyers start at the Starter plan (€99/yr). If you only need free IFC viewing or authoring, Bimly is a credible alternative.

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