Bonsai (BlenderBIM)
Architecture & BIMNative IFC BIM authoring inside Blender
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Alternative to Revit
Free alternatives to Revit
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Quick answer: Bonsai (BlenderBIM) is the one free option we list so far. Check its file formats and licence below before you switch.
Autodesk's BIM software for architecture and building design. Here is 1 free option, most-starred first.
What Revit costs
- Subscriptionfrom £226 per month
From the vendor's own pricing page (autodesk.com), checked 19 Oct 2026. Prices change and may exclude tax, so check before you decide.
FAQ
Is there a free alternative to Revit?
Yes. CADAlts lists 1 option: Bonsai (BlenderBIM).
How much does Revit cost?
Subscription: from £226 per month. These are the vendor's published prices, checked 19 Oct 2026 on autodesk.com.
Which Revit alternatives are open source?
Bonsai (BlenderBIM) (GPL-3.0).
Which Revit alternatives run on a Mac?
Bonsai (BlenderBIM) (all of them).
Related categories: Architecture & BIM
Check file compatibility before switching. Free tools import STEP, DXF and other neutral formats well, but native SolidWorks, Altium or Revit files, drawing standards and PDM workflows may not carry over cleanly.