Qonic

What Qonic does

Qonic NV is a Belgian-headquartered (Ghent) software company operating in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) vertical. Founded circa 2021–2022, the company provides a cloud-native, IFC-native Building Information Modeling (BIM) platform designed to replace file-based, monolithic BIM workflows with browser-based, real-time collaboration.

The product is built on a B-Rep geometric foundation with a direct modeling engine and IFC-native architecture that avoids proprietary format conversion. It runs on web, desktop (Windows/Mac), and mobile (iOS/Android) clients, with cited performance of 3-second model loading for 11 complex models. Capabilities include real-time multi-user collaboration with unlimited stakeholders, automatic clash detection, AI-powered data cleanup (Qonic Intelligence), quantity takeoffs, and a Revit plugin for bidirectional sync. The platform offers an open REST API with OAuth 2.1 + PKCE, a Python SDK, and integrations with Rhino, Grasshopper, SketchUp, Revit, Cesium, and KOPE.

The business model is B2B SaaS with a freemium tier (free up to 5,000 m² portfolio) and paid tiered subscriptions: Team at €195/month, Professional at €895/month, and custom Enterprise pricing. Distribution is self-serve via web sign-up, supplemented by direct enterprise sales and a Proof of Value program (3-month tailored engagement). Community-led growth is pursued through the Qonic Talks event series held in Gent, London, Singapore, and Berlin. Named customers span Real Estate, Construction, Architecture, Engineering, and Industrial verticals, including Brussels Airport, Furnibo, Denys, Grimshaw, Takenaka Europe, Stadsbader, Cordeel, B-B, Bekaert-BBC, IBS Bouw, and Ingenium Group.

Name

Qonic

Legal name

Qonic NV

Website

https://qonic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Qonic NV provides a cloud-native, IFC-native BIM platform for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. The platform offers 3D modeling, real-time collaboration, AI-assisted data cleanup, and integrations with major AEC tools, sold via freemium and tiered SaaS subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

BIM / AEC Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Cloud BIM platform
• AEC collaboration software
• IFC-native modeling
• BIM coordination tools
• Construction data management

Headquarters

HQ city

Gent

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription SaaS - Paid Tiers: Cloud-based BIM platform with tiered subscription model. Paid accounts offer monthly or annual billing with automatic renewal. Annual invoices payable within 30 days. Monthly payments via credit card only. Late payment interest of 1.5% per month on outstanding balances.
2. Freemium Tier: Free Starter plan up to 5,000 m² portfolio with 1 active project, 5 models per project. Full functionality including viewing, modeling, version history (1 week), reports, and default libraries. Serves as lead generation for paid tiers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Qonic sells a cloud-native, IFC-native Building Information Modeling (BIM) platform that allows AEC professionals to create, edit, validate, and coordinate 3D building models directly in a web browser, desktop, or mobile app. The platform delivers real-time multi-user collaboration, AI-driven data cleanup, clash detection, quantity takeoffs, and sustainability reporting, and is complemented by native desktop, mobile, Revit plugin, and REST API extensions.

Product overview

Qonic is a cloud-native BIM modeling and coordination platform for the AEC industry. The core offering is the Qonic Platform (browser-based BIM application), complemented by native desktop and mobile applications for enhanced performance and on-the-go access, a Revit plugin for bidirectional integration, and a public API for developer integrations. The platform supports the full building lifecycle from early design through construction to facility management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Qonic Platform Core cloud-based BIM modeling and coordination platform that runs in the web browser, allowing AEC professionals to create, edit, validate, and manage IFC-based 3D building models without installs or specialized hardware.
• Qonic for Desktop Native desktop application for Windows and Mac providing the full Qonic BIM modeling experience with enhanced performance for large models.
• Qonic for Mobile Mobile application for iOS and Android providing seamless access to BIM models on the go.
• Qonic for Revit Plugin for Autodesk Revit enabling direct export of Revit files to the Qonic platform and bidirectional sync to push changes back to the original Revit model.
• Qonic API
• Proof of Value Three-month structured engagement program for enterprise AEC companies to explore Qonic's BIM workflows, with full platform access, onboarding, workshops, and a structured feedback loop.

Quantifiable outcome

• Open 11 complex models in 3 seconds
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KOPEcoreTechnology or Integration · 21 May 2026First agentic integration announced at NXT BLD 2026. Enables data to flow freely between design and offsite manufacturing. Represents Qonic's commitment to open ecosystems without losing data in translation between tools.
• CityweftcoreTechnology or Integration · 30 October 2025Connected workflow between Qonic and Cityweft bridging macro-scale urban planning with precision BIM modeling. Cityweft delivers the wider city model (3D terrain, surroundings, infrastructure) and Qonic adds precise, data-rich BIM modeling inside that context. Both platforms live in the browser with smooth data hand-off from city to building scale. API-based live updates planned for future phase.
• Rhino/GrasshoppercoreTechnology or IntegrationSeamless integration with Rhino and Grasshopper via IFC and open API. Allows designers to work with their preferred modeling tools while leveraging Qonic's collaboration and data management capabilities.
• SketchUpcoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect SketchUp (.skp) file import support with up to 5GB file size limit and 1-hour timeout. Qonic participated in Trimble 0-60 Challenge demonstrating ability to convert SketchUp models to BIM quickly.
• RevitcoreTechnology or IntegrationRevit (.rvt) import support for versions 23-26 via dashboard (256MB limit) or Qonic plugin (no limit). Revit models can be edited and changes pushed back to original file via plugin. Export to IFC supported.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk: Dominant incumbent in AEC software with Revit (BIM authoring), Navisworks (clash detection), and BIM 360 / ACC (collaboration). Directly competes with Qonic in cloud BIM coordination but is built on legacy desktop architecture and proprietary formats. Most important competitive benchmark.
• Trimble: Broad AEC incumbent offering SketchUp (modeling), Tekla Structures (structural BIM), and Trimble Connect (collaboration). Qonic integrates with both SketchUp and Tekla ecosystems while competing with Trimble Connect for cloud collaboration workflows.
• Nemetschek Group: Holding company owning Graphisoft (Archicad), Vectorworks, Solibri, and ALLPLAN. Competes with Qonic across multiple AEC segments through portfolio of established brands; provides a benchmark for what an AEC software platform roll-up looks like at scale.
• Bentley Systems: Infrastructure-focused AEC platform with OpenBuildings and iTwin. Competes with Qonic in owner-occupier and facilities management use cases, particularly for large infrastructure and industrial asset portfolios. Cloud-enabled but historically infrastructure-focused.

Direct peers

• Graphisoft: Developer of Archicad, a direct BIM authoring competitor to Revit and an alternative to Qonic for architects. Owned by Nemetschek Group. Comparable target customer (architects) and similar focus on building modeling, but desktop-first legacy product compared to Qonic's cloud-native architecture.
• Solibri: Specialist in BIM model checking, quality assurance, and code compliance (owned by Nemetschek). Directly competes with Qonic's clash detection and information management capabilities, though Solibri focuses on validation while Qonic combines authoring and validation.
• Vectorworks: Architectural design and BIM software (owned by Nemetschek). Targets the same designer persona as Qonic with a horizontal AEC approach, though it remains primarily a desktop product without Qonic's cloud-native collaboration model.

Emerging players

• Revizto: Cloud-based BIM collaboration and issue tracking platform with strong adoption among architects, engineers, and contractors. Most direct emerging competitor to Qonic's real-time collaboration and clash detection capabilities, focused on coordination rather than authoring.
• Bricsys (BricsCAD BIM): Developer of BricsCAD BIM, a direct modeling-based BIM authoring tool competing with Revit and Archicad. Shares Qonic's B-Rep / direct modeling heritage but is desktop-first with limited cloud collaboration features.

Regional players

• ALLPLAN: European-headquartered BIM provider (owned by Nemetschek) strong in German-speaking markets and infrastructure projects. Competes with Qonic in European AEC BIM space, particularly for large structural and infrastructure projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/QonicOpen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qonic

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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