ALLPLAN Basic

ALLPLAN Basic is the entry-level CAD solution for teams that need reliable 2D drafting, basic 3D modeling, and cloud-based collaboration. It provides the foundational tools for creating drawings, producing deliverables, and exchanging project data efficiently. For advanced architectural BIM workflows, quality takeoffs,...

€185.00
per user per monthtotal €185.00 (excl. VAT) billed monthly
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Overview

Foundational CAD Tools for Design and Collaboration

Flexible 2D and 3D Workflows

Work in 2D, 2.5D, and basic 3D to create drawings and simple models with precision. Allplan Basic gives CAD users the flexibility to design efficiently while maintaining accurate geometry and project data.

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Die Autobahn
Schmidt Ploecker
Wayss & Freytag
wörner traxler richter
Benefits

Why Choose ALLPLAN Basic

Flexible Design Workflows
Work seamlessly in 2D, 2.5D, and basic 3D. ALLPLAN Basic adapts to your preferred drafting and modeling approach for essential design tasks.
Powerful and Intuitive Modeling
Create precise geometry with high-performance modeling tools powered by the Siemens Parasolid kernel.
Productive Collaboration
Leverage integrated cloud services to share project information, distribute drawings, and work efficiently with colleagues and external partners.
Reliable Data Exchange
Connect with other software and stakeholders using a broad range of industry-standard interfaces and automation tools.
Features

Core Tools for CAD and Collaboration

2D Drafting

Comprehensive drafting tools for producing precise and professional technical drawings.

3D Modeling

Create simple to complex geometry using high-performance modeling technology powered by the Siemens Parasolid kernel.

Drawing Layouts

Transform drawings and models into polished sheets and digital plans ready for client presentations, permit submissions and construction deliverables.

Comparison

Compare ALLPLAN Editions

ALLPLAN Basic
from €123.00
ALLPLAN Concept
from €210.00
ALLPLAN Professional
from €263.00
ALLPLAN Ultimate
from €353.00
FEATURES
InterfacesAll relevant file interfaces for smooth data exchange, including ifc, bcf, pdf, rvt, 3dm, skp, obj, LandXML, dwg, dgn, c4d, stl, wrl, saf and many others. Software interfaces (e.g. Python API and Visual Scripting) enable automated workflows. Connecto…
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InterfacesAll relevant file interfaces for smooth data exchange, including ifc, bcf, pdf, rvt, 3dm, skp, obj, LandXML, dwg, dgn, c4d, stl, wrl, saf and many others. Software interfaces (e.g. Python API and Visual Scripting) enable automated workflows. Connecto…
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InterfacesAll relevant file interfaces for smooth data exchange, including ifc, bcf, pdf, rvt, 3dm, skp, obj, LandXML, dwg, dgn, c4d, stl, wrl, saf and many others. Software interfaces (e.g. Python API and Visual Scripting) enable automated workflows. Connecto…
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InterfacesAll relevant file interfaces for smooth data exchange, including ifc, bcf, pdf, rvt, 3dm, skp, obj, LandXML, dwg, dgn, c4d, stl, wrl, saf and many others. Software interfaces (e.g. Python API and Visual Scripting) enable automated workflows. Connecto…
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3D ModelingHigh performance 3D modeling, even for the most complex and challenging geometry. The modeling functionality is powered by the Siemens Parasolid modeling kernel.
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3D ModelingHigh performance 3D modeling, even for the most complex and challenging geometry. The modeling functionality is powered by the Siemens Parasolid modeling kernel.
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3D ModelingHigh performance 3D modeling, even for the most complex and challenging geometry. The modeling functionality is powered by the Siemens Parasolid modeling kernel.
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3D ModelingHigh performance 3D modeling, even for the most complex and challenging geometry. The modeling functionality is powered by the Siemens Parasolid modeling kernel.
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2D DraftingComprehensive functionality for precise 2D drafting for attractive, concise and detailed drawings.
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2D DraftingComprehensive functionality for precise 2D drafting for attractive, concise and detailed drawings.
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2D DraftingComprehensive functionality for precise 2D drafting for attractive, concise and detailed drawings.
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2D DraftingComprehensive functionality for precise 2D drafting for attractive, concise and detailed drawings.
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Clash DetectionTool to identify soft and hard collisions.
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Clash DetectionTool to identify soft and hard collisions.
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Clash DetectionTool to identify soft and hard collisions.
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Clash DetectionTool to identify soft and hard collisions.
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Content Package BIM EasyPredefined yet customizable company standard. Ensures a consistent way of working when creating models and drawings through comprehensive wizards. Eases getting started, increases productivity and ensures well-structured data exchange, especially i…
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Content Package BIM EasyPredefined yet customizable company standard. Ensures a consistent way of working when creating models and drawings through comprehensive wizards. Eases getting started, increases productivity and ensures well-structured data exchange, especially i…
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Content Package BIM EasyPredefined yet customizable company standard. Ensures a consistent way of working when creating models and drawings through comprehensive wizards. Eases getting started, increases productivity and ensures well-structured data exchange, especially i…
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Content Package BIM EasyPredefined yet customizable company standard. Ensures a consistent way of working when creating models and drawings through comprehensive wizards. Eases getting started, increases productivity and ensures well-structured data exchange, especially i…
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VisualizationWide variety of visualization capabilities based on latest technologies like Vulkan. Includes the Real-time Render and CineWare, live links to Lumion and Twinmotion.
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VisualizationWide variety of visualization capabilities based on latest technologies like Vulkan. Includes the Real-time Render and CineWare, live links to Lumion and Twinmotion.
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VisualizationWide variety of visualization capabilities based on latest technologies like Vulkan. Includes the Real-time Render and CineWare, live links to Lumion and Twinmotion.
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VisualizationWide variety of visualization capabilities based on latest technologies like Vulkan. Includes the Real-time Render and CineWare, live links to Lumion and Twinmotion.
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External Data SourcesGIS Connector and Content Connector to import GIS information, 3D content and textures.
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External Data SourcesGIS Connector and Content Connector to import GIS information, 3D content and textures.
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External Data SourcesGIS Connector and Content Connector to import GIS information, 3D content and textures.
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External Data SourcesGIS Connector and Content Connector to import GIS information, 3D content and textures.
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Building ComponentsFlexible building components such as walls, slabs, beams, columns, foundations, stairs, roofs, windows, doors and facades.
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Building ComponentsFlexible building components such as walls, slabs, beams, columns, foundations, stairs, roofs, windows, doors and facades.
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Building ComponentsFlexible building components such as walls, slabs, beams, columns, foundations, stairs, roofs, windows, doors and facades.
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Building ComponentsFlexible building components such as walls, slabs, beams, columns, foundations, stairs, roofs, windows, doors and facades.
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Information modeling & ManagementInformation palette for effective information Modeling and Management of digitalized models and Xref Manager for management of referenced documents.
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Information modeling & ManagementInformation palette for effective information Modeling and Management of digitalized models and Xref Manager for management of referenced documents.
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Information modeling & ManagementInformation palette for effective information Modeling and Management of digitalized models and Xref Manager for management of referenced documents.
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Information modeling & ManagementInformation palette for effective information Modeling and Management of digitalized models and Xref Manager for management of referenced documents.
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Terrain ModelPowerful terrain modeling based on survey points or point clouds.
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Terrain ModelPowerful terrain modeling based on survey points or point clouds.
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Terrain ModelPowerful terrain modeling based on survey points or point clouds.
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Terrain ModelPowerful terrain modeling based on survey points or point clouds.
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Urban and Landscape DesignFunctions for mass models, urban and site design as well as planting plans and Geopackage tool to exchange geo/urban plans.
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Urban and Landscape DesignFunctions for mass models, urban and site design as well as planting plans and Geopackage tool to exchange geo/urban plans.
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Urban and Landscape DesignFunctions for mass models, urban and site design as well as planting plans and Geopackage tool to exchange geo/urban plans.
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Urban and Landscape DesignFunctions for mass models, urban and site design as well as planting plans and Geopackage tool to exchange geo/urban plans.
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Sewerage and UtilitiesRouting of services such as water, sewage, electricity, internet, natural gas or district heating.
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Sewerage and UtilitiesRouting of services such as water, sewage, electricity, internet, natural gas or district heating.
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Sewerage and UtilitiesRouting of services such as water, sewage, electricity, internet, natural gas or district heating.
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Sewerage and UtilitiesRouting of services such as water, sewage, electricity, internet, natural gas or district heating.
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Quantity Take-Off and CostingPrecise, verifiable quantity takeoff and costing of modeled and non modeled objects.
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Quantity Take-Off and CostingPrecise, verifiable quantity takeoff and costing of modeled and non modeled objects.
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Quantity Take-Off and CostingPrecise, verifiable quantity takeoff and costing of modeled and non modeled objects.
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Quantity Take-Off and CostingPrecise, verifiable quantity takeoff and costing of modeled and non modeled objects.
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Advanced VisualizationHigh performant GPU accelerated Redshift renderer from MAXON
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Advanced VisualizationHigh performant GPU accelerated Redshift renderer from MAXON
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Advanced VisualizationHigh performant GPU accelerated Redshift renderer from MAXON
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Advanced VisualizationHigh performant GPU accelerated Redshift renderer from MAXON
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Advanced Information modeling & ManagementAdvanced tools for: Managing cloud references (IFC), IDS file management, BuildingSmart Data dictionary support and visualizing model elements based on their meta-data by using Graphic Override.
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Advanced Information modeling & ManagementAdvanced tools for: Managing cloud references (IFC), IDS file management, BuildingSmart Data dictionary support and visualizing model elements based on their meta-data by using Graphic Override.
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Advanced Information modeling & ManagementAdvanced tools for: Managing cloud references (IFC), IDS file management, BuildingSmart Data dictionary support and visualizing model elements based on their meta-data by using Graphic Override.
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Advanced Information modeling & ManagementAdvanced tools for: Managing cloud references (IFC), IDS file management, BuildingSmart Data dictionary support and visualizing model elements based on their meta-data by using Graphic Override.
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ReinforcementExtremely powerful reinforcement functionality, including bar reinforcement, mesh reinforcement and BAMTEC carpets.
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ReinforcementExtremely powerful reinforcement functionality, including bar reinforcement, mesh reinforcement and BAMTEC carpets.
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ReinforcementExtremely powerful reinforcement functionality, including bar reinforcement, mesh reinforcement and BAMTEC carpets.
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ReinforcementExtremely powerful reinforcement functionality, including bar reinforcement, mesh reinforcement and BAMTEC carpets.
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Steel ConnectionsTools for bolted and welded steel connections.
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Steel ConnectionsTools for bolted and welded steel connections.
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Steel ConnectionsTools for bolted and welded steel connections.
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Steel ConnectionsTools for bolted and welded steel connections.
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RoadsFully parametric road design, including intersections, traffic circles and vehicle swept path analysis.
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RoadsFully parametric road design, including intersections, traffic circles and vehicle swept path analysis.
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RoadsFully parametric road design, including intersections, traffic circles and vehicle swept path analysis.
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RoadsFully parametric road design, including intersections, traffic circles and vehicle swept path analysis.
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Construction Site PreparationCranes, containers, site fences and other equipment for planning the construction site layout.
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Construction Site PreparationCranes, containers, site fences and other equipment for planning the construction site layout.
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Construction Site PreparationCranes, containers, site fences and other equipment for planning the construction site layout.
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Construction Site PreparationCranes, containers, site fences and other equipment for planning the construction site layout.
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GroundworksIntelligent excavation shoring such as bored pile, soldier pile walls and ground anchors.
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GroundworksIntelligent excavation shoring such as bored pile, soldier pile walls and ground anchors.
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GroundworksIntelligent excavation shoring such as bored pile, soldier pile walls and ground anchors.
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GroundworksIntelligent excavation shoring such as bored pile, soldier pile walls and ground anchors.
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ExcavationTools to model excavations and create excavation drawings.
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ExcavationTools to model excavations and create excavation drawings.
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ExcavationTools to model excavations and create excavation drawings.
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ExcavationTools to model excavations and create excavation drawings.
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Precast Design and DetailingIntelligent precast concrete components such as beams, columns, stairs etc.
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Precast Design and DetailingIntelligent precast concrete components such as beams, columns, stairs etc.
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Precast Design and DetailingIntelligent precast concrete components such as beams, columns, stairs etc.
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Precast Design and DetailingIntelligent precast concrete components such as beams, columns, stairs etc.
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Element PlanAutomated, template-based generation of detailed drawings of individual elements.
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Element PlanAutomated, template-based generation of detailed drawings of individual elements.
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Element PlanAutomated, template-based generation of detailed drawings of individual elements.
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Element PlanAutomated, template-based generation of detailed drawings of individual elements.
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Parametric ModelingSpecialized solution for the four-dimensional parametric modeling and detailing of civil structures like bridges, tunnels, retaining walls, noise barriers, including special bridge types like precast girder bridges.
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Parametric ModelingSpecialized solution for the four-dimensional parametric modeling and detailing of civil structures like bridges, tunnels, retaining walls, noise barriers, including special bridge types like precast girder bridges.
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Parametric ModelingSpecialized solution for the four-dimensional parametric modeling and detailing of civil structures like bridges, tunnels, retaining walls, noise barriers, including special bridge types like precast girder bridges.
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Parametric ModelingSpecialized solution for the four-dimensional parametric modeling and detailing of civil structures like bridges, tunnels, retaining walls, noise barriers, including special bridge types like precast girder bridges.
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Parametric PrestressingModeling of prestressing tendons.
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Parametric PrestressingModeling of prestressing tendons.
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Parametric PrestressingModeling of prestressing tendons.
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Parametric PrestressingModeling of prestressing tendons.
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English, local Language and Country SettingsEnglish plus one of the following languages Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Lithunian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish, Turkish…
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English, local Language and Country SettingsEnglish plus one of the following languages Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Lithunian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish, Turkish…
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English, local Language and Country SettingsEnglish plus one of the following languages Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Lithunian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish, Turkish…
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English, local Language and Country SettingsEnglish plus one of the following languages Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Lithunian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish, Turkish…
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All other Languages and Country SettingsAll 23 ALLPLAN languages, i.e. Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Lithunian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese …
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All other Languages and Country SettingsAll 23 ALLPLAN languages, i.e. Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Lithunian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese …
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All other Languages and Country SettingsAll 23 ALLPLAN languages, i.e. Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Lithunian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese …
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All other Languages and Country SettingsAll 23 ALLPLAN languages, i.e. Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Lithunian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese …
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Stay ahead in architectural design with innovative software technologies.
ALLPLANMartin MikusProduct Manager
Add‑Ons

Included Cloud Services

BIMPLUS

Collaborate across disciplines using BIMPLUS, Allplan’s cloud-based BIM collaboration platform. Share models, communicate design intent, and keep teams aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

Cloud Services

ALLPLAN Cloud Services support flexible, connected workflows for modern teams. Enable remote collaboration, shared resources, and efficient data exchange across projects.

System requirements

All requirements at a glance

ALLPLAN System Requirements
ALLPLAN System Requirements Here you will find the current system requirements for ALLPLAN.
ALLPLAN Share System Requirements
ALLPLAN Share System Requirements Here you will find the current system requirements for ALLPLAN Share.
Data Exchange Formats
Data Exchange Formats Here you will find a current overview of the data exchange formats compatible with ALLPLAN. DATA EXCHANGE FORMATS AS A PDF
Certified hardware search (on ALLPLAN Connect):
Certified hardware search (on ALLPLAN Connect): > Graphic cards > Large format printers > Additional hardware
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is ALLPLAN Basic designed for?
ALLPLAN Basic is ideal for designers, drafters, and technical teams that need CAD functionality, basic 3D modeling, and cloud-based collaboration. For intelligent building components, automated quality takeoffs, and advanced BIM workflows, ALLPLAN Concept and higher editions are recommended.
Does ALLPLAN Basic include BIM tools?
ALLPLAN Basic supports lighter BIM workflows through open data exchange, clash detection, and collaboration. Firms requiring parametric building components, model-based quantities, and automated documentation should consider ALLPLAN Concept or higher editions.
Does ALLPLAN Basic include walls, doors, and windows?
No. ALLPLAN Basic does not include parametric building components such as walls, columns, beams, windows, or doors.
What cloud services are included?
All subscriptions include ALLPLAN Cloud services and BIMPLUS for collaboration, drawing and plan distribution, and connected project workflows.
When should I upgrade from ALLPLAN Basic?
If your workflows require walls, doors, windows, quantity takeoffs, multi-material design, or specialized infrastructure capabilities, you should consider ALLPLAN Concept, Professional, or Ultimate.

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