Solibri Starter
Structured IFC model inspection for early validation and project visibility.
Solibri Starter helps teams inspect IFC models, review results, identify issues and communicate in model context before coordination problems grow downstream. It brings structured model inspection into everyday BIM workflows without forcing teams into unnecessary complexity.
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View SIMBIM certificationsFour core Solibri Starter capabilities
Solibri Starter supports four practical capability areas that help teams inspect models, access validated information and keep issue communication connected to the BIM workflow.
Model Review and Project Collaboration
Solibri Starter supports model viewing, project collaboration and issue communication across stakeholders. Users can open and federate models, review checking results created by other Solibri users, create issues and participate in OpenBIM BCF coordination workflows.
- Open and federate IFC models
- Review checking results created in higher Solibri tiers
- Create and assign issues
- Participate in OpenBIM BCF workflows
IFC Model Viewing
Open, navigate and combine IFC models across architectural, structural and MEP disciplines. Inspect 3D building elements and review associated model data, including object properties, material definitions and quantity information.
- Architectural, structural and MEP IFC models
- 3D navigation and inspection
- Object properties and material data
- Quantity information per element
Issue Identification
Potential issues can be highlighted directly within the model environment. Early issue identification helps shorten review cycles and improves internal quality control before coordination becomes more expensive.
- In-model issue creation
- Faster correction cycles
- Strengthens internal QA/QC habits
- Reduces downstream coordination noise
Communication
Communication stays connected to the model through issues linked to specific model elements. Teams can capture comments, requirements and decisions in context through structured issue workflows and OpenBIM BCF communication.
- Model-linked comments and decisions
- Structured issue workflows
- OpenBIM BCF interoperability
- Context preserved across stakeholders
A focused entry point into structured BIM model inspection
Solibri Starter is designed for teams that need accessible IFC model viewing, issue communication and project visibility inside the Solibri ecosystem. It helps stakeholders review validated models and participate in issue workflows without requiring the full model-checking scope of higher Solibri tiers.
Five reasons teams pick this product
Start validating earlier
Introduce structured IFC review before coordination problems grow.
Keep project visibility accessible
Let wider stakeholders review validated models and checking results within a shared project context.
Inspect IFC information directly
Review geometry, properties, materials and quantities inside the model.
Keep issue communication connected
Use OpenBIM BCF issue workflows linked directly to model elements.
Grow into the Solibri ecosystem
Start with Starter and progress toward Essential, Advanced or Premium as project complexity increases.
Part of the wider Solibri model-validation ecosystem
Solibri products support BIM quality, coordination and structured model validation workflows. Starter is the entry-level point in that ecosystem, focused on accessible inspection, viewing and issue communication.
Starter is not the right Solibri plan for every team
Use this guidance to confirm whether Starter is the right entry point — or whether a higher Solibri tier better matches your validation workflow.
Starter is suited to teams that need
- IFC model viewing
- Access to validated models
- Result review
- Issue creation
- Issue communication
- Early-stage structured inspection participation
Starter is not the right choice when teams need
- Full model checking
- More advanced validation control
- Broader automated checking workflows
- Stronger governance / portfolio-level validation
Solibri Essential
For teams that need structured model checking, predefined checking workflows and stronger coordination capability beyond Starter.
Solibri Advanced
For organisations that need expanded validation control and more advanced checking workflows.
Solibri Premium
For organisations that need higher-level Solibri validation capability, governance and scalable model-quality workflows.
Bring structured inspection into the workflow before coordination becomes expensive
Common problems
- Teams receive models but stakeholders cannot review them properly.
- Issue communication gets disconnected from the model.
- Checking results remain trapped with a smaller specialist group.
- Downstream coordination becomes noisier because early review is weak.
- Project visibility across disciplines is inconsistent.
How Solibri Starter helps
- Accessible model viewing in IFC workflows.
- Result review in shared project context.
- Issue creation linked to model elements.
- BCF-based coordination communication.
- Stronger early-stage inspection participation.
Reference pricing.
Final terms by proposal.
SIMBIM confirms final commercial terms in a written proposal. There is no immediate checkout.
- Tax not included where applicable.
- Reference pricing only.
- Final terms confirmed in SIMBIM proposal.
- No immediate checkout.
SIMBIM reviews scope, seats and workflow before confirming commercial terms. Public Solibri Store reference pricing is shown on this page only when SIMBIM has approved publication.
SIMBIM targets manual licence delivery within 24 hours after the signed contract and payment confirmation. This is an operational target, not a guarantee, and timing may depend on vendor processing and licence conditions.
Availability varies by product plan, version, licence conditions and region. SIMBIM confirms the appropriate subscription path during proposal review.
From proposal to productive use
SIMBIM manages the subscription, guided evaluation, licence delivery, onboarding and adoption support — so your team can stay focused on project delivery.
- 01
Request proposal
Select Solibri Starter and submit your company, contact and seat requirements.
- 02
Evaluate your workflow
SIMBIM invites you to a guided evaluation session to understand your BIM workflows, IFC model review needs, coordination context and adoption requirements.
- 03
Confirm scope and seats
SIMBIM confirms the subscription scope, seat count, commercial conditions, onboarding requirements and support needs.
- 04
Approve and activate
SIMBIM issues the proposal. You review, sign and pay according to the agreed commercial terms.
- 05
Deliver licences
SIMBIM places the vendor order. SIMBIM targets manual licence delivery within 24 hours after the signed contract and payment confirmation. This is an operational target, not a guarantee, and timing may depend on vendor processing and licence conditions.
- 06
Onboard your team
SIMBIM supports initial setup, licence activation guidance and early user onboarding so the team starts correctly.
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Support adoption long-term
SIMBIM continues supporting your team with adoption guidance, product questions, workflow support and renewal coordination.
Explore the Solibri portfolio
Solibri Essential
For teams that need predefined model checking, structured coordination and stronger validation workflows beyond Starter.
Solibri Advanced
For organisations needing expanded validation control and advanced model-quality workflows.
Solibri Premium
For organisations that need higher-level Solibri validation, governance and scalable model-quality workflows.
Solibri portfolio
Compare Solibri products and find the right validation tier for your team.
Frequently asked questions
Need Solibri Starter for your team?
Request a SIMBIM proposal and we will confirm whether Solibri Starter is the right fit for your IFC model review, issue communication and project-visibility workflows — or whether a higher Solibri tier is more appropriate.