What Bimtool does

Bimtool is a web-based BIM (Building Information Modeling) object repository and digital catalog serving architecture, engineering, construction, and interior-design professionals in Latin America. The platform indexes 9,095+ active BIM products from 54+ manufacturer brands — including Cintac, Polpaico, Gerdau, Kohler, Assa Abloy, Eglo, and Hunter Douglas — classified under standardized systems (MasterFormat, Uniformat, Itemizado Estandar CDT) and exported in major design-tool formats including Revit (RFA), IFC, ArchiCAD (PLN), AutoCAD, and SketchUp. Registered users (150,000+ professionals and students) can search, preview, download, and quote objects directly, with an integrated BIM Calculator (via partner Ondac) supporting cost estimation. As of the source snapshot, the platform had facilitated 2,365,762+ cumulative downloads.

The business model is freemium, anchored on a free tier with limited daily/monthly downloads and three paid subscription tracks: a Monthly plan at $9.9 USD, a Semi-annual plan at $59.4 USD (effectively one month free), and a Professional tier starting at $5 USD/month with custom higher-volume plans available on request. A discounted Student Plan requires verified educational certification. The go-to-market is product-led growth combined with community-led engagement via knowledge hubs ("De punto y línea," "AbiertoXObras"), case studies, and SEO-optimized category pages. Distribution is self-serve web for individuals and direct enterprise partnerships with Latin American manufacturers.

Bimtool is a privately held company headquartered in Santiago, Chile, founded in 2015, operating with 7 employees. It is institutionally backed by CORFO (Chile's production development agency) and the Chilean Ministry of Culture, and is associated with CCHC (Cámara Chilena de la Construcción). The company has no disclosed revenue, no announced venture funding rounds, and no public-company listing; ownership is private and not detailed in the source material.

Name

Bimtool

Legal name

Bimtool

Website

https://bimtool.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bimtool is a web-based BIM object repository serving architecture, engineering, and construction professionals across Latin America, offering freemium access to 9,000+ manufacturer-backed BIM objects compatible with Revit, IFC, ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, and SketchUp, with paid Premium subscription tiers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

BIM Object Repository and Construction Design Software

NAICS

Directory and Mailing List Publishers (51314), Software Publishers (51321)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Architecture, Construction & Building Codes Reference (Design, BIM, Safety Codes) (EDAGAGAH)

Keywords

• BIM object repository
• Construction product catalog
• Architectural design library
• CAD BIM components
• Building information modeling

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freemium Subscription Model: The platform operates on a freemium model where users can register and download BIM objects for free with limited daily/monthly downloads. Premium paid tiers (Monthly at $9.9 USD, Semi-annual at $59.4 USD) offer increased download limits (20 daily/100 monthly for basic; higher limits for Premium). Student discounts are available with valid certification.
2. Premium Subscriptions: Bimtool Premium subscription plans provide additional benefits including more downloads per month, premium features, and priority support. The platform also mentions custom plans for users requiring higher download volumes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bimtool operates a web-based BIM (Building Information Modeling) object repository and digital catalog platform that aggregates 9,000+ standardized, manufacturer-backed BIM objects from 54+ brands across categories such as Obra Gruesa (Rough Structure), Instalaciones, Terminaciones, and Equipamiento. Users can register, search, preview, download, and quote BIM objects in multiple formats (Revit RFA, IFC, ArchiCAD PLN, AutoCAD, SketchUp) for use in architectural, structural, MEP, and interior design projects. The platform operates on a freemium model with paid Premium subscriptions offering higher download limits and additional features.

Product overview

Bimtool is a unified BIM object repository platform described as the largest repository of products for construction and architecture in Latin America. The platform provides access to over 9,000 BIM objects and more than 2,000 models from industry suppliers, supporting major BIM file formats including Revit (RFA), IFC, ArchiCAD (PLN), AutoCAD, and SketchUp. The platform operates on a freemium model with a free tier and two paid subscription tiers: Bimtool Premium (monthly and semi-annual plans) and a Student Plan with discounted pricing. The platform also includes a BIM Calculator feature for project cost estimation and the Bimtool Quality Seal (Sello de Calidad BIM PRO) for certified products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Build Station by Bimtool: A sub-brand or rebranded initiative associated with Bimtool, indicating an expanded platform identity.

Products and services

• Bimtool Platform Web-based BIM object repository and digital catalog platform that aggregates over 9,000 standardized, manufacturer-backed BIM objects from 54+ brands. Users can register, search, preview, download, and quote BIM objects in multiple formats (Revit RFA, IFC, ArchiCAD PLN, AutoCAD, SketchUp) for architectural, structural, MEP, and interior design projects.
• Bimtool Premium Paid Premium subscription plan offering additional downloads (20 per day, 100 per month on basic tier), premium features, and priority support for professional users. Available in Monthly (9.9 USD) and Semi-annual (59.4 USD for 6 months) plans, plus a Professional plan starting from 5 USD/month.
• Bimtool Student Plan

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,365,762 total downloads completed by users
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CCHC (Cámara Chilena de la Construcción)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBimtool is associated with CCHC (Chilean Chamber of Construction), indicating a strategic partnership with the major construction industry association in Chile. This association provides credibility and market access within the Chilean construction sector.
• CORFOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCORFO (Corporación de Fomento de la Producción de Chile) is supporting Bimtool's development as a publicly funded innovation project, providing governmental backing for the platform's growth and technological development.
• Ministerio de Cultura de ChileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChile's Ministry of Culture is supporting Bimtool as a cultural/educational project, recognizing the platform's value in preserving and disseminating architectural knowledge through digital BIM objects.
• Espacio BIMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEspacio BIM is listed as a collaborator on the Bimtool platform, suggesting a marketing and knowledge-sharing partnership within the BIM community ecosystem.
• OndaccoreTechnology or IntegrationOndac is a partner providing pricing integration for BIM objects on the platform. Users can view manufacturer pricing through Ondac's catalog when available, enabling cost estimation and procurement workflows directly from Bimtool.
• Build Station by BimtoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBuild Station by Bimtool represents a brand evolution/association, suggesting expanded positioning of Bimtool's offerings in the construction and building industry ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk Seek / Autodesk Library: Autodesk's BIM content marketplace accessible from Revit and other Autodesk tools — broader incumbent offering overlapping manufacturer BIM content distribution alongside its design software suite.
• GrabCAD: Large community-driven CAD/3D model library serving engineers and designers — broader incumbent in the downloadable component space with comparable self-serve, free + premium structure.

Direct peers

• BIMobject: Global BIM object repository and manufacturer product platform with the largest worldwide catalog of BIM components — directly comparable business model, customer base, and product offering to Bimtool.
• Polantis: BIM content library focused on building products from manufacturers, serving architects and engineers across Europe and globally — same free/premium BIM object distribution model as Bimtool.
• NBS National BIM Library: UK-based free-to-access BIM object library with manufacturer content, integrated with NBS specification tools — comparable manufacturer-BIM content platform with workflow integration parallels to Bimtool.
• bimstore: UK-based BIM object library for building product manufacturers, offering free downloads of manufacturer BIM content with premium services — directly comparable business model and audience.
• Trimble 3D Library / MEPcontent: Manufacturer-published BIM/3D object content library serving MEP and structural designers with downloadable CAD models — directly comparable manufacturer-content BIM catalog model.

Emerging players

• SmartBIM: BIM content platform offering manufacturer product data integrated with Revit — niche emerging player focused on workflow integration similar to Bimtool's Ondac partnership.
• RevitCity: Community-driven Revit family library where users share BIM objects — overlapping user-generated and manufacturer-content BIM catalog model with comparable PLG and freemium elements.

Regional players

• CYPE Ingenieros: Spanish AEC software and BIM content provider serving Iberian/Latin American markets with construction specification and BIM tools — regional peer with overlapping audience and complementary workflow positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bimtool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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