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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$355 per month
$3,210.00 1 License Per Year
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Star Rating
(25)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$355 per month
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Star Rating
(75)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$3,210.00 1 License Per Year
Learn more about STAAD.ProSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection excels in its drawing capabilities, scoring 8.6, while STAAD.Pro's drawing feature received a lower score of 8.0. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface in Autodesk makes it easier to create detailed architectural drawings.
- Reviewers mention that Autodesk's rendering capabilities are less impressive, with a score of 6.4, compared to STAAD.Pro's 7.1. Users on G2 highlight that STAAD.Pro provides better visual quality in rendering structural models, making it a preferred choice for detailed presentations.
- G2 users indicate that Autodesk's collaboration features, particularly in multi-user environments, score 8.3, which is higher than STAAD.Pro's 7.4. Users say that Autodesk's tools facilitate better teamwork and project management, enhancing overall productivity.
- Users report that Autodesk's dynamic updating feature scores 7.8, but it lacks the robust sequence steps functionality found in STAAD.Pro, which scored an impressive 8.8. Reviewers mention that STAAD.Pro's ability to manage complex sequences is crucial for engineering projects.
- Reviewers mention that Autodesk's quality of support is rated at 8.7, slightly higher than STAAD.Pro's 8.4. Users say that Autodesk provides more comprehensive resources and quicker response times, which is vital for users needing immediate assistance.
- Users on G2 highlight that Autodesk's entry-level price of $355 per month makes it more accessible for mid-market users, while STAAD.Pro's high entry price of $3,210.00 can be a barrier for small businesses. Reviewers mention that this pricing difference significantly influences their purchasing decisions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
AEC Collection Subscription (Monthly)
$355
per month
STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro 12-Month Subscription
$3,210.00
1 License Per Year
- Design and analyze concrete, steel, timber, or aluminum projects
- Reduce rework and eliminate errors
- Automatically convert your model into an analytical model
Free Trial
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Free Trial is available
STAAD.Pro
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
15
8.5
54
Ease of Use
8.4
15
8.2
55
Ease of Setup
8.3
6
8.4
22
Ease of Admin
7.2
6
8.4
21
Quality of Support
8.3
14
8.4
49
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
5
8.8
20
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
14
8.4
51
Features by Category
Design
8.1
7
7.9
43
6.4
7
7.1
41
8.6
7
8.0
41
8.3
7
8.0
40
6.4
6
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
40
Collaboration
8.3
6
7.4
37
6.9
7
8.0
41
7.9
7
Feature Not Available
6.9
6
8.4
39
Construction
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
7.9
40
Not enough data
7.5
33
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
Generative AI
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Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
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Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
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Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
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Design
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Move
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Store & Manage
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Generative AI
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Plan
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Design
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Construction
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Engineering
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Design
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Edit
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Collaboration
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Generative AI
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection and STAAD.Pro are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Unique Categories
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection is categorized as General-Purpose CAD, Civil Engineering Design, VR Visualization, 3D Rendering, 3D Modeling, Animation, and VR Game Engine
STAAD.Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
STAAD.Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Architecture & Planning
29.2%
Civil Engineering
16.7%
Construction
12.5%
Utilities
8.3%
Telecommunications
4.2%
Other
29.2%
Civil Engineering
39.4%
Construction
29.6%
Design
11.3%
Education Management
4.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
2.8%
Other
12.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection has no discussions with answers
What is the difference between pushover and seismic analysis in STAAD Pro?
1 Comment
SG
Here's a wiki on our Communities site to get you started....Read more
What is the best way to do programming in this?
1 Comment
SG
We have an API called OpenStaad. https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/STAAD.Pro%20Help-v9/en/OpenSTAAD_HELP_HOME.html Read more
why STAAD.PRO gives uneconomical Design For High Rise RCC buildings?
1 Comment
SG
There are many possibilities for that, but it depends on the design code, the user input, etc. You should probably post your request on the Bentley STAAD...Read more
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