Is ATIS.cloud a Common Data Environment like usBIM?

No. ATIS.cloud is a point cloud SaaS, not an ISO 19650 Common Data Environment. usBIM offers usBIM.platform as a buildingSMART-certified CDE: document management, federation, BCF, IDS, 4D planning, facility management. If your need is to run a full BIM CDE, usBIM is the right fit. ATIS.cloud's scope is point cloud visualization, measurement, sharing, scan vs BIM comparison ("as-built") and a Revit plugin. The two products solve different problems.

Are my usBIM.pointcloud files compatible with ATIS.cloud?

Yes. The standard point cloud formats are accepted on both sides. E57: open ASTM standard, supported by every major scanner. LAS, LAZ: standard LiDAR formats (compressed or not). RCS, RCP: native Autodesk Recap formats, read and written without an Autodesk license. LGSx: proprietary Leica Hexagon format. No extra conversion is needed. Export your scans from usBIM.pointcloud, or directly from your scanner, and upload to ATIS.cloud.

Which scanner brands does ATIS.cloud support?

8 brands with native workflows: FARO, Leica, NavVis, Riegl, Trimble, Viametris, Matterport and GeoSLAM. This covers most of the professional scanner fleet used by surveying and AEC firms in Europe and North America.

How large can the files be on ATIS.cloud?

Up to 500 GB per file on Standard and Advance plans, and up to 5 TB per file on Enterprise. usBIM offers 10 GB of free cloud storage at signup, with no per-file limit publicly stated. In practice, professional point clouds are often several GB each, which fills the 10 GB free quota fast. For multi-building, infrastructure or industrial projects, ATIS.cloud's storage envelope is closer to real project sizes.

How does ATIS.cloud handle security and data residency?

ATIS.cloud applies enterprise security standards. Sovereign hosting in 22+ countries, with data residing closest to each client. AES 256-bit encryption. GDPR and CCPA compliance. Fine-grained access control: roles, permissions, controlled external sharing. usBIM is published by ACCA software (Italy) and does not publicly disclose its hosting strategy. For public sector clients, government work and regulated industries, ATIS.cloud's multi-country sovereignty can be a deciding factor.

Can I evaluate ATIS.cloud before committing?

Yes. ATIS.cloud offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Sign up with email and password (a few clicks). Upload your real scan files: not synthetic samples but the files you handle today. All features are unlocked during the trial: measurement, annotation, secure link sharing. No automatic renewal at the end of the trial. This lets you compare ATIS.cloud against your current usBIM.pointcloud setup with your own data before making a decision.

usBIM Alternative: A Point Cloud SaaS Built for AEC Teams

usBIM is ACCA software's modular BIM cloud, with around 40 apps covering ISO 19650 document management, IFC federation and facility management. If your team's main job is loading, measuring and sharing massive point clouds (not running an entire BIM CDE), ATIS.cloud delivers a more direct path: native scanner workflows, larger files, sovereign hosting and a 14-day free trial.

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Two different bets on cloud BIM

usBIM is a cloud BIM ecosystem from ACCA software (Italy, Bagnoli Irpino), built around an IFC buildingSMART-certified Common Data Environment (usBIM.platform) and a network of around 40 specialized applications: usBIM.browser for free BIM visualization, usBIM.pointcloud for point clouds, usBIM.federation for IFC model federation, plus dozens of vertical modules. Targets architects, engineers, surveyors and AEC enterprises looking for an integrated BIM platform.

• Modular suite of around 40 cloud BIM applications
• ISO 19650 Common Data Environment (usBIM.platform)
• IFC buildingSMART certified
• 10 GB of cloud storage free at signup
• Revit plugin (usBIM.revolution, free Revit-only plug-in)
• Part of the broader ACCA software ecosystem (Edificius, Solarius, PriMus, Certus)

ATIS.cloud is a SaaS dedicated to point cloud visualization, measurement and sharing. It is positioned for AEC firms, surveying companies, BIM managers and asset owners whose main need is to handle and distribute massive scan data, not to run a complete BIM CDE. Native scanner workflows for 8 brands, sovereign hosting in 22+ countries and a 14-day free trial without credit card.

Smooth cloud rendering up to 500 GB per file (up to 5 TB on Enterprise)
Native scanner workflows for 8 brands: FARO, Leica, NavVis, Riegl, Trimble, Viametris, Matterport, GeoSLAM
Accepted formats: E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, RCP, LGSx
Secure link sharing, no client install required
Sovereign hosting in 22+ countries
Public Standard and Advance plans, 14-day free trial

Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature	usBIM	ATIS.cloud
Product positioning	Modular BIM ecosystem covering CDE, IFC, facility management, 4D, GIS	Dedicated point cloud SaaS for massive scan files
Point cloud handling	Module inside the suite (usBIM.pointcloud)	Core product, optimized for fluid rendering of large files
Native scanner workflows	Generic format support, no brand-specific workflow	8 native scanner workflows (FARO, Leica, NavVis, Riegl, Trimble, Viametris, Matterport, GeoSLAM)
Accepted point cloud formats	LAS, LAZ, E57, RCS, RCP, PTS, PTX, PLY, ASC, XYZ, LGSx	E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, RCP, LGSx
Max file size	10 GB total free cloud storage, no per-file limit publicly stated	500 GB per file (up to 5 TB on Enterprise)
BIM viewing (IFC)	usBIM.browser (free) + usBIM.viewer+	on Advance plan, scan vs BIM comparison ("as-built")
ISO 19650 document management	usBIM.platform Common Data Environment	Out of scope
IFC model federation	usBIM.federation (free)	Out of scope
Native measurement and annotation on scans	via usBIM.pointcloud	direct in the 3D app
Secure link sharing	via usBIM.browser or usBIM.platform	direct sharing, no client setup required
Revit plugin	usBIM.revolution
AutoCAD plugin	Indirect (DWG/DXF formats)	Enterprise plan
Hosting and sovereignty	Cloud infrastructure not publicly disclosed (Italian editor)	Announced sovereign hosting in 22+ countries
Editor ecosystem	Tightly coupled with ACCA software (Edificius, Solarius, PriMus, Certus)	Standalone, point cloud focused
Pricing model	Freemium (10 GB free) + paid apps via usBIM.store	Public Standard / Advance / Enterprise plans

Where ATIS.cloud wins

Where usBIM wins

Point cloud specialist, not a generalist suite

ATIS.cloud is built from the ground up for point cloud visualization and sharing. usBIM is a 40-app BIM ecosystem where the point cloud module sits next to facility management, GIS, federation and document management. For teams whose primary daily job is moving massive scan files between field, office and clients, a dedicated tool tends to feel more direct than one module inside a broad suite.

Complete BIM suite with ISO 19650 CDE

usBIM covers the full BIM lifecycle: usBIM.platform (Common Data Environment compliant with ISO 19650), usBIM.federation (IFC federation), usBIM.bcf, usBIM.IDS, usBIM.checker (IFC validation), usBIM.gantt (4D planning), usBIM.facility (FM), usBIM.bridge (asset management for bridges). If you need a single platform for the whole BIM workflow, usBIM is more complete.

Native workflows for 8 scanner brands

ATIS.cloud ships native workflows tuned for FARO, Leica, NavVis, Riegl, Trimble, Viametris, Matterport and GeoSLAM. usBIM accepts standard scanner formats but does not advertise brand-specific workflows: the burden of optimizing scanner output for the platform stays on your team.

IFC buildingSMART certification

usBIM is buildingSMART certified for IFC handling, which matters in tenders and public contracts that explicitly require certified openBIM tools. ATIS.cloud accepts IFC on the Advance plan for scan vs BIM comparison but is not a BIM CDE in the ISO 19650 sense.

Sovereign hosting in 22+ countries

ATIS.cloud announces sovereign hosting across 22+ countries, with data residing closest to each client. usBIM does not publicly disclose its hosting strategy. For public contracts, government work and clients with strict data residency requirements (UK, Germany, France, Australia), this can be a deciding factor.

Forever-free entry tier

usBIM.browser and several other apps are free with 10 GB of cloud storage and no time limit. ATIS.cloud offers a 14-day free trial without credit card, then requires a paid plan.

Predictable pricing with public plans

Standard and Advance plans are public, with seat counts and storage clearly stated. usBIM follows a freemium model (10 GB free) plus à-la-carte paid apps via usBIM.store: the total cost depends on which apps you assemble, which makes budgeting harder.

Tight integration with ACCA ecosystem

If your team already runs Edificius for design, Solarius for solar engineering, PriMus for cost estimation or Certus for safety, usBIM connects natively. ATIS.cloud is standalone.

Choose ATIS.cloud if...

Your main daily job is loading, measuring and sharing point clouds, not running a BIM CDE
You handle large scan files (10 GB and up, up to 500 GB)
Your scans come from FARO, Leica, NavVis, Riegl, Trimble, Viametris, Matterport or GeoSLAM
You need to share scans with clients who do not run BIM software
Data sovereignty across 22+ countries is a compliance requirement
You want a public, predictable pricing plan rather than an à-la-carte app catalog

Choose usBIM if...

• You need a complete BIM suite covering ISO 19650 document management, federation, BCF, IDS, 4D and FM
• You already operate the ACCA software ecosystem (Edificius, Solarius, PriMus, Certus)
• Point cloud is one use case among many in your BIM workflow, not the primary one
• You need a free tier with no time limit (10 GB cloud)
• buildingSMART IFC certification is a contractual requirement

How to switch from usBIM to ATIS.cloud for point clouds

If you mostly use usBIM.pointcloud to view and share scans, the migration to ATIS.cloud is straightforward. Your files stay compatible.

Export your scans from usBIM.pointcloud, or pull them straight from your scanner, in E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, RCP or LGSx

Use measurements, annotations and section cuts directly inside the ATIS.cloud 3D app

Share each scan with your teams and clients via secure link, with no client install required

What our customers say

Discover why over 2,600+ companies trust us.

"ATIS.cloud allowed us to reduce delivery time by 2 hours per project. Our clients can view scans immediately."

2h saved per deliverable

James

Licensed Surveyor, Horizon Surveying

"The interface is intuitive and comparing with our BIM models has become child's play. A real productivity gain."

+40% productivity

Sarah

BIM Manager, Arcadia Construction Group

"We were able to abandon our expensive on-premise solution. ATIS.cloud is much more accessible and simpler."

Affordable pricing

Michael

Technical Director, Meridian Industries

"Sharing has revolutionized how we work with our clients. No need to explain how to install an application anymore."

0 client friction

Emma

Heritage Manager, Atlas Heritage Foundation

Data sovereignty in 22+ countries

GDPR / CCPA Compliant

SSL Encryption

No data resale

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FAQ: usBIM Alternative

Three reasons.

First, focus. ATIS.cloud is a point cloud specialist, not a 40-app BIM suite. For teams whose daily job is moving large scan files, a dedicated tool tends to feel more direct.

Second, native scanner workflows. ATIS.cloud ships tuned workflows for 8 scanner brands (FARO, Leica, NavVis, Riegl, Trimble, Viametris, Matterport, GeoSLAM) instead of just accepting standard formats.

Third, sovereign hosting. ATIS.cloud announces hosting in 22+ countries, with data residing closest to each client. usBIM does not publicly disclose its hosting strategy.

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