Ideate BIMLink is the established Excel link for Revit and it is good. Parapet Link is newer, lighter and cheaper, and does a few things BIMLink doesn't. This page tries to be fair to both.
| Parapet Link | Ideate BIMLink | |
|---|---|---|
| Excel (.xlsx) | ||
| CSV | ||
| Google Sheets, live | ||
| Key column choice (Element ID, Mark, Number, Type…) | ||
| Per-cell validation before write | ||
| Create missing shared parameters | ||
| Saved link definitions | per source | extensive library |
| Scope | spreadsheet ↔ model | broad data management suite |
| Revit versions | 2020-2027, one key | recent releases (check vendor) |
| Licensing | self-serve, $12/mo or $99/yr, 2 computers, 30-day trial | firm licensing, quote |
| Procurement | card, instant | sales process |
Ideate BIMLink is a product of Ideate Software. Details are from public information in 2026 and may change - verify on their site. Corrections: [email protected].
Both validate before writing, both handle shared parameters, both beat pasting into schedules by a mile. If you are choosing between them, you have already made the important decision - stop retyping.
No card, no demo. Same installer as Hub and the free Audit.
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