Software · head to head
BricsCAD BIM vs CoConstruct
BricsCAD BIM
Software
Affordable BIM software with DWG compatibility
- From
- €1060/year
- Rated
- -
CoConstruct
Software
Project management for custom home builders and remodelers
- From
- $99/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: BricsCAD BIM limited multidisciplinary collaboration features compared to Revit; CoConstruct coConstruct is being retired into Buildertrend, with the vendor stating the transition is entering its final phase and directing customers to migrate
- They diverge on capability: BricsCAD BIM covers AI-assisted BIM, CoConstruct covers Project scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BricsCAD BIM and CoConstruct actually diverge.
| Attribute | BricsCAD BIM | CoConstruct |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | €1060/year | $99/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2002 | 2005 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in BricsCAD BIM
- AI-assisted BIM
- DWG compatibility
- 2D drafting
- 3D modeling
- Documentation
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- IFC
Only in CoConstruct
- Project scheduling
- Estimating
- Client communication
- Selections management
- Financial tracking
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- Zapier
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
BricsCAD BIM
- Architectural designnot CoConstruct
- Construction documentationnot CoConstruct
- BIM coordinationnot CoConstruct
- CAD draftingnot CoConstruct
CoConstruct
- Custom home building and remodeling project management for existing CoConstruct accountsnot BricsCAD BIM
- Migrating an existing CoConstruct project history onto Buildertrendnot BricsCAD BIM
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
BricsCAD BIM
- Limited multidisciplinary collaboration features compared to Revit
- Smaller ecosystem of third-party add-ons and integrations
- Not optimized for complex large-scale projects requiring advanced coordination
CoConstruct
- CoConstruct is being retired into Buildertrend, with the vendor stating the transition is entering its final phase and directing customers to migrate
- No CoConstruct price, plan or minimum is published on its pricing page
Pricing, plan by plan
BricsCAD BIM
€1060/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the BricsCAD BIM review.
CoConstruct
$99/month- Essential$99/month
- Project management
- Scheduling
- Client portal
- Advanced$399/month
- Everything in Essential
- Estimating
- Selections
- Complete$699/month
- Everything in Advanced
- Lead management
- Proposals
Which should you pick?
Choose BricsCAD BIM if
- You need ai-assisted bim.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Web.
- You also want dwg compatibility.
Choose CoConstruct if
- You need project scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want estimating.
Questions people ask
- Is BricsCAD BIM or CoConstruct better?
- Neither clearly leads. BricsCAD BIM starts at €1060/year and CoConstruct at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BricsCAD BIM or CoConstruct?
- BricsCAD BIM starts at €1060/year and CoConstruct at $99/month.
- Does BricsCAD BIM or CoConstruct run on more platforms?
- BricsCAD BIM runs on Windows, macOS, Web. CoConstruct runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- What is BricsCAD BIM best used for?
- BricsCAD BIM is most often used for architectural design, construction documentation, bim coordination, cad drafting. Of those, architectural design and construction documentation are not what CoConstruct is typically brought in for.
- What can BricsCAD BIM do that CoConstruct cannot?
- BricsCAD BIM covers AI-assisted BIM, DWG compatibility, 2D drafting, 3D modeling. CoConstruct covers Project scheduling, Estimating, Client communication, Selections management.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
BricsCAD BIM: What does BricsCAD BIM cost?
BricsCAD BIM costs 1,060 EUR per year for subscription or approximately 2,616 USD for a perpetual license.
SourceBricsCAD BIM: Does BricsCAD BIM support DWG files?
Yes. BricsCAD BIM is fully compatible with industry-standard DWG files, enabling seamless transition from 2D drafting.
SourceBricsCAD BIM: Can I use BricsCAD BIM for point cloud processing?
Yes. BricsCAD BIM handles scan-to-BIM workflows and can convert building scans into modeled elements.
SourceBricsCAD BIM: Does BricsCAD offer perpetual licenses?
Yes. BricsCAD is one of the few BIM tools offering both perpetual licenses and subscriptions, providing cost control for firms concerned about recurring fees.
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