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Best BIM software in India (2026)

BIM software sits inside CAD, 3D & engineering software, so the shortlist below is drawn from that catalogue and ranked for Indian buyers.

65 products compared1 made in India22 with a free planfrom ₹1,000/mo

BIM software products

FreeCAD logo

FreeCAD

4.6App Advisor rating

Open-source parametric CAD.

FreeOpen source

Starts at

Free

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SketchUp logo

Trimble

4.6App Advisor rating

Easy 3D modelling.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Autodesk Fusion logo

Autodesk

4.6App Advisor rating

Cloud CAD, CAM and CAE.

RecommendedFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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AutoCAD logo

Autodesk

4.5App Advisor rating

2D and 3D CAD standard.

Recommended

Starts at

₹18,000/mo

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Onshape logo

PTC

4.5App Advisor rating

Cloud CAD.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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nanoCAD logo

Nanosoft

4.5App Advisor rating

Low-cost CAD.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Rhino logo

McNeel

4.5App Advisor rating

NURBS modelling.

Starts at

₹80,000/mo

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BricsCAD logo

Bricsys (Hexagon)

4.5App Advisor rating

AutoCAD-compatible CAD.

Starts at

₹4,000/mo

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Twinmotion logo

Epic Games

4.5App Advisor rating

Real-time visualisation.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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ZWCAD logo

ZWSOFT

4.4App Advisor rating

Affordable CAD.

Starts at

₹3,000/mo

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Cura logo

UltiMaker

4.4App Advisor rating

3D printing slicer.

Free

Starts at

Free

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Civil 3D logo

Autodesk

4.4App Advisor rating

Civil engineering design.

Starts at

₹25,000/mo

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V-Ray logo

Chaos

4.4App Advisor rating

Rendering engine.

Starts at

₹5,000/mo

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See all 65 cad, 3d & engineering software products

What BIM software should do

  • 2D drafting and 3D modelling
  • BIM and structural analysis
  • Simulation and FEA
  • CAM and CNC programming
  • Rendering and visualisation
  • Collaboration and versioning
  • Interoperability (DWG, STEP, IFC)
  • Education licences

How to choose BIM software

Match the tool to your industry's file standards.

Compare subscription and perpetual costs over five years.

Check local reseller training and support.

BudgetEntry pricing starts at ₹1,000/month in this list.

India fit1 of 65 are built in India, with GST and rupee billing handled natively.

Try before you buy22 products have a free plan you can run a real month on.

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BIM software — frequently asked questions

Which BIM software is best in India?+

On App Advisor's ranking, FreeCAD, SketchUp, Autodesk Fusion lead this list of 65 products. "Best" depends on your size and workflow, so use the shortlist tool with your budget and team size rather than taking a ranking at face value.

How much does BIM software cost?+

Published pricing in this list starts at ₹1,000 per month. 22 of the 65 products have a free plan. Products sold only on request show "On request" — we never estimate a price a vendor has not published.

Is there free BIM software?+

Yes — 22 of the 65 products here have a real free tier, not just a trial. Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limit against your monthly volume before you commit.

Is there BIM software made in India?+

1 of the 65 products listed are built in India. That usually means GST, TDS and UPI are handled natively, support runs in Indian hours and invoices come in rupees.

Is there free CAD software?+

FreeCAD, Onshape (free for public docs), SketchUp Free and Fusion 360 for personal use are free options.

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