Comparison & Difference of BIM Collaborate and BIM Collaborate Pro

With rising project complexity and competitive markets, you need a solution that is flexible, connects your teams, data, and workflows, and delivers powerful insights. You need a solution that simply helps you deliver better projects, faster, and with greater profitability.

Most of all, you need a solution that’s built for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry – not an office cloud app that can’t process complex 3D files or a server solution that requires VPN. That’s only going to slow you down.

Which AEC collaboration solution is right for you?

Firms like yours are looking for smarter ways to manage data and streamline collaboration across your projects, no matter what design tool you use. Autodesk launched the next evolution of their cloud services for the AEC community, generally known as the Autodesk Construction Cloud. This platform brings exciting new offerings for connecting workflows, teams, and data to work seamlessly in design and construction.

Autodesk BIM Collaborate and BIM Collaborate Pro cloud-based design and collaboration software connects AEC teams on a single platform. There are some differences in functionality between these two offerings. Which should you choose? 

Cloud-based design collaboration and coordination software for architecture, engineering, and construction teams to review designs, run automatic clash detection, and track project status.	Includes all the same features and capabilities available in BIM Collaborate. Also includes co-authoring capabilities for teams that need to edit Revit, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD Plant 3D designs in real-time.
$705 /year *	$945 /year *
USE FOR: Design review and coordination, including automated clash detection Cloud-based document management, project administration, and advanced analytics	USE FOR: Design review and coordination, including automated clash detection Cloud-based document management, project administration, and advanced analytics Cloud co-authoring in Revit, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD Plant 3D
WHAT IT DOES: Cloud-based document management–Simplify access to relevant 2D sheets, 3D models, and office files in a common data environment Aggregated model view–Contextually navigate aggregated models with pan, orbit, walk, and create new model views Automated clash detection–Upload models to automatically detect clashes, viewing results in the aggregated model or an intuitive clash matrix Project timeline–Exchange data between teams in design packages, tracking progress for all disciplines with dates and contents Change analysis–Understand how published changes from other teams impact ongoing work within context of the full project model Watch groups–Get notified about added, removed, or modified elements between versions by disciplines affected and modification type, in any web browser Managed trust workflow–Control the real-time data your designers and consultants can access, to manage complexity, avoid miscommunication, and reduce rework Coordination spaces–Explore options, run clash analysis, and assess constructability against shared models without disrupting work by other teams Issue management–Identify, detail, and assign issues and centrally manage in a common data environment Account and project administration–Set up and manage teams in one place, with full view of access and permissions across projects Document approvals and version control–Ensure the project team is always working off of the latest models with automated version control Connections to Navisworks and Revit–View, assign, and resolve Model Coordination or Navisworks issues in either Navisworks or Revit Project analytics and insights–Leverage advanced analytics from your centralized project data, export this data if needed, and use to identify and mitigate risk BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud platforms–Access and manage projects in both BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud platforms ISO 19650 support–Access workflows that support ISO 19650, a global design and construction information management standard Data center choice–Choose to host your project data in Europe or the United States BIM 360 Glue–Get access to the BIM 360 Glue service, included with BIM Collaborate, which also covers the Navisworks Manage and Point Layout entitlements	WHAT IT DOES: Cloud-based document management–Simplify access to relevant 2D sheets, 3D models, and office files in a common data environment Aggregated model view–Contextually navigate aggregated models with pan, orbit, walk, and create new model views Automated clash detection–Upload models to automatically detect clashes, viewing results in the aggregated model or an intuitive clash matrix Project timeline–Exchange data between teams in design packages, tracking progress for all disciplines with dates and contents Change analysis–Understand how published changes from other teams impact ongoing work, within context of the full project model Watch groups–Get notified about added, removed, or modified elements between versions by disciplines affected and modification type, in any web browser Managed trust workflow–Control the real-time data your designers and consultants can access, to manage complexity, avoid miscommunication, and reduce rework Coordination spaces–Explore options, run clash analysis, and assess constructability against shared models without disrupting work by other teams Issue management–Identify, detail, and assign issues and centrally manage in a common data environment Account and project administration–Set up and manage teams in one place, with full view of access and permissions across projects Document approvals and version control–Ensure the project team is always working off of the latest models with automated version control Connections to Navisworks and Revit–View, assign, and resolve Model Coordination or Navisworks issues in either Navisworks or Revit Project analytics and insights–Leverage advanced analytics from your centralized project data, export this data if needed, and use to identify and mitigate risk BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud platforms–Access and manage projects in both BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud platforms ISO 19650 support–Access workflows that support ISO 19650, a global design and construction information management standard Data center choice–Choose to host your project data in Europe or the United States BIM 360 Glue–Get access to the BIM 360 Glue service, included with BIM Collaborate, which also covers the Navisworks Manage and Point Layout entitlementsBIM Collaborate Pro includes the full list of features and capabilities above, plus: Revit cloud worksharing–Collaborate in real-time with contributors across teams, disciplines, and time zones using cloud-based Revit worksharing. Check out Revit elements or families as you normally would, then sync with central or publish to the cloud for faster co-creation on a central platform Collaboration for Civil 3D–Create, edit, and reference Civil 3D files, data shortcuts, and xrefs across teams, companies, and time zones in the cloud. Use familiar workflows via a Desktop Connector-enabled connected drive Collaboration for Plant 3D–Securely share AutoCAD Plant 3D files across teams, companies, and time zones. Centrally organize projects, view changes in a web browser, and maintain compliance requirements When using cloud co-authoring services Revit Cloud Worksharing, Collaboration for Civil 3D, and Collaboration for AutoCAD Plant 3D: Projects on BIM 360 will support Revit 2018.3 or later, Civil 3D 2020.2 or later, and AutoCAD Plant 3D 2021 or later Projects on the unified platform will support Revit 2018.3 or later, Civil 3D 2020.5.1 or later, and AutoCAD Plant 3D 2021 or later
SUPPORTED BROWSERS & DEVICES: Supports most current browsers: 64-bit browsers are recommended for optimal viewing experience iPhone (5S+) BIM 360 Only Air, Pro, Mini 2, and above BIM 360 Only Android devices that support WebGL BIM 360 Only	SUPPORTED BROWSERS & DEVICES: Supports most current browsers: 64-bit browsers are recommended for optimal viewing experience iPhone (5S+) Air, Pro, Mini 2 and above Android devices that support WebGL
PLATFORM:  Windows & Mac	PLATFORM:  Windows & Mac

When choosing between BIM Collaborate and BIM Collaborate Pro, consider your team’s needs for real-time collaboration and co-authoring capabilities. BIM Collaborate Pro is ideal if you require cloud-based worksharing in Revit, Civil 3D, or AutoCAD Plant 3D, allowing for simultaneous design work across teams. If your focus is more on design review, coordination, and automated clash detection without the need for real-time co-authoring, BIM Collaborate might suffice. The Pro version offers more advanced features for integrated design workflows, making it better for complex, collaborative projects.