Solibri is a heavy-duty BIM checker (read-only). Bimly is a lightweight, browser-based BIM authoring + review tool that also exports IFC. Different scopes — pick by what you actually need to do.
As of October 2026 — competitor details from the official pages below (pricing checked 17 Oct)
| 機能 / Feature | Bimly | Solibri |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (entry level) Checked on the official pricing page, 17 Oct 2026 | Free | Starter from €99/yr; higher tiers €1,428–€2,772/yr |
| Free viewer tier Solibri Anywhere became legacy in April 2026 (v26.4.0); Solibri recommends 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 | ✓ | — |
✓ 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)
✓ 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