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OpenPlant Modeler

#26 of 79 in 3D CAD Software

from $5,839 a year

Plans and prices

PlanPriceBilled
OpenPlant Modeler$5,839 a year12-month Virtuoso subscription
OpenPlant Modeler$5,839 a year12-month Virtuoso subscription; starting at $5,839.00 USD

From OpenPlant Modeler's own pricing page, checked 20 Sept 2026. Every plan

What the maker publishes

2D and 3D consistency
The product maintains alignment between project data, 2D drawings, and 3D models. source
Clash detection and reporting
Users can run clash detection during modeling and generate customizable material reports using queries on component properties. source
Cloud collaboration
Yes source
Data model
OpenPlant Modeler uses ISO 15926 as its intrinsic data model and supports cross-application exchange using iModels. source
Design scope
It supports parametric equipment, specification-driven piping, HVAC, cable trays, and structural steel in a collaborative environment. source
Digital twins
It integrates with PlantSight to support remote collaboration and create a digital twin during design. source
File import and export
Export: DGN, DWG, DXF, IGES, CGM, STL, SVG, OBJ, U3D. Import: IGES, Parasolid, ACIS SAT, CGM, STEP AP203/AP214, STL, Terrain Model Land XML, and CAD files. source
Free plan
No source
Hardware requirements
The page specifies an Intel or AMD processor of at least 2.5 GHz, 16 GB minimum memory, and 25 GB minimum disk space. source
Intended users
The product page describes use by plant engineers and designers, with plant-design applications including mining, water and wastewater, process, and power generation. source
Interoperability
The product can reference iModels from systems such as PDS, SP3D, and PDMS, and import or export numerous engineering and CAD formats. source
Modeling method
parametric source
Modeling tools
It includes OpenPlant Support Engineering, supports Bentley Raceway and Cable Management and ProStructures tools, and generates isometrics in session through OpenPlant Isometrics Manager. source
Purpose
OpenPlant Modeler is 3D plant design and modeling software for accurate plant design on projects of any size. source
Reality modeling
It can reference point clouds and iTwin Capture Modeler reality models in 3D models, with point-cloud interaction via Descartes. source
Security context
Bentley says its desktop applications are implemented on-premise and subscribers are responsible for project-data security controls and application-environment protections. source
Supported operating systems
The listed operating systems are 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 and Windows Server 2019 or 2022. source
Supported platforms
Windows 11 or 10 (64-bit); Windows Server 2019 or 2022 (64-bit) source