Compare BIM²form vs. DokaCAD for Revit
Autodesk® Revit® add-ins for automated formwork planning. Compare DokaCAD for Doka systems with BIM²form for flexible multi-system planning across MEVA, PERI, RINGER, Uni-span and Steel-Ply.
Quick Overview
Key Differences
View the most important differences at a glance before diving into the details.
Feature
BIM²form
DokaCAD
Vendor
BIM² GmbH (Nagold, Germany)
Doka GmbH (Amstetten, Austria)
Supported Systems
MEVA, PERI, RINGER, Uni-span, Steel-Ply
Doka systems only
Vendor-neutral
Yes
No
Wall Formwork
Multiple systems
Doka systems
Slab Formwork
Multiple systems
Dokadek 20/30
Shoring
Multiple systems
Staxo 40/100, d3, 10K
Inventory Management
Quantity Takeoff & BOM (Bill of Material)
Free Trial
21 days
Registration with Doka required
Made in
Germany
Austria
The tools
Concept and Essential Capabilities
BIM²form
Vendor-neutral formwork planning — your systems, your choice
The Revit® add-in by independent software company BIM². Vendor-neutral, automated planning with no manufacturer tie-in. Built by Revit® professionals for formwork professionals.
- Automated wall formwork: corners, panels, fillers, stop-ends, accessories in one run
- Automated slab formwork with optimized grids for MEVA, PERI and more
- Manage: plan against your actual inventory, optimize stock usage
- Quantity takeoff directly from the Revit model
- Supported Systems: MEVA, PERI, RINGER, Uni-span, Steel-Ply
- 21-day free trial — all essential features, no sales call required
A manufacturer independent solution for teams that work with mixed formwork stocks.
DokaCAD for Revit
Doka's planning tool — for Doka systems
The Revit® add-in from formwork manufacturer Doka. It brings Doka's planning logic from their Tipos system directly into Autodesk® Revit®.
- Automatic and interactive wall forming (Framax Xlife, Frami Xlife, DokaXlight)
- Slab formwork: Dokadek 20 and Dokadek 30
- Shoring: Staxo 40, Staxo 100, d3, 10K
- 41,000+ site-proven Tipos model solutions
- ~4,500 free Revit families at LOD 400
- Bill of materials export into Doka's DFDS ecosystem
A technically mature solution for teams that work exclusively with Doka systems.
The Core Difference
Vendor Neutrality — What It Really Means
This is the essence of the comparison and it goes beyond a single feature.
DokaCAD for Revit is Doka's planning tool for Doka products. That's logical and consistent for companies that exclusively use Doka systems. The moment a second manufacturer´s system enters the equation — through rental availability, client requirements or project specifications — DokaCAD is no longer effective across a broad range of use cases.
BIM²form is not tied to any formwork manufacturer, enabling a flexible approach to formwork planning. This leads to three direct advantages:
1
No system-biased recomendations
BIM²form doesn't push any manufacturer. It plans with what you have or what you want to use — without commercial interest in the outcome.
2
No vendor lock-in
Switch systems on the next project? Receive a specification from a client or general contractor? BIM²form works regardless of which system is on-site.
3
Freedom with mixed inventory
Formwork rental companies, contractors with owned equipment, and teams mixing rental and purchase benefit directly — the Manage module optimizes around your actual inventory.
"No vendor lock-in. Complete freedom to plan." — BIM²form
Feature by Feature
Full Comparison
All relevant features in side-by-side assessment.
Feature
BIM²form
DokaCAD
Wall Formwork - automatic
Flexible automation levels
Automatic + interactive
Wall Formwork - interactive
Manual adjustment possible
Extensive interactive options
Slab Formwork
MEVA, PERI, Steel-Ply and more
Dokadek 20/30
Multi-Vendor Support
MEVA, PERI, Steel-Ply and more
Doka only
Inventory Management
MEVA, PERI, Steel-Ply and more
Not available
Stock Optimization
Plan against actual inventory
Doka only
Quantity takeoff / BOM
Direct from Revit model
DFDS export
Cycle / Pour Planning
Native Revit integration
Open Roadmap (Customer Input)
Open Innovation
Corporate roadmap
Free Trial
21 days
Registration required
License Cost
License fee
Free (Doka systems only)
Decision-Making Guide
Which Tool is Right for You?
Choose BIM²form if…
- You plan with MEVA, PERI, RINGER, Uni-span, Steel-Ply, or a combination
- Your equipment inventory spans multiple manufacturers
- Your clients or general contractors specify a system you need to match
- You are a formwork rental company and want to optimize across your full mixed stock
- You want to evaluate planning software independently of your formwork supplier
- You value direct influence on the software roadmap through Open Innovation
Choose DokaCAD for Revit if…
- Your team works exclusively with Doka formwork systems
- You already use Tipos or DokaCAD for AutoCAD and want the same workflow in Revit
- You need a cost-free tool for Doka-only projects
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can BIM²form fully replace DokaCAD for Revit?
For teams that don't work exclusively with Doka systems: yes. BIM²form covers wall, slab, and shoring planning, and goes beyond DokaCAD's scope with the inventory management feature. Teams deeply integrated into the Doka ecosystem (Tipos, DFDS) who use only Doka systems will still benefit from DokaCAD's specific depth.
Is BIM²form free?
BIM²form offers a 21-day trial for free — all essential features, no sales call required. The full license is paid. DokaCAD for Revit is available at no cost but requires registration with Doka and is limited to Doka systems.
Does BIM²form support Doka systems?
Not currently. If Doka is your primary or sole formwork system, DokaCAD for Revit remains the better fit.
Which Revit versions does BIM²form support?
BIM²form supports current Revit versions. For the up-to-date compatibility list, check the Release Notes.
What makes the Manage module different from DokaCAD?
BIM²form enables planning against your actual formwork inventory — optimizing which elements get used, identifying shortfalls early, and reducing over-ordering. DokaCAD for Revit does not include this functionality.
Which manufacturers does BIM²form support?
Currently: MEVA (including US systems), PERI, RINGER, Uni-span, and Steel-Ply. The partner network is actively growing.
What is vendor-neutral formwork planning software?
Vendor-neutral formwork planning software supports multiple formwork manufacturers within a single tool, rather than being tied to one supplier's systems. BIM²form is vendor-neutral: it plans with multiple systems from MEVA, PERI, RINGER, Uni-span, and Steel-Ply. This contrasts with manufacturer-specific tools like DokaCAD, which plans exclusively with Doka systems.