Introducing G2.ai, the future of software buying.Try now

Compare Revit and STAAD.Pro

Save
    Log in to your account
    to save comparisons,
    products and more.
At a Glance
Revit
Revit
Star Rating
(923)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$290 per month
Browse all 4 pricing plans
STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro
Star Rating
(75)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$3,210.00 1 License Per Year
Learn more about STAAD.Pro
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviewers mention that Revit excels in visualizing designs with a score of 8.8, while STAAD.Pro's visualization capabilities are rated lower at 7.9, making Revit a preferred choice for users focused on design aesthetics.
  • Users report that Revit's dynamic updating feature, rated at 8.8, allows for real-time changes across the model, which enhances collaboration and efficiency, whereas STAAD.Pro's dynamic updating is rated at 7.8, indicating a less seamless experience.
  • G2 users highlight that Revit's multi-user collaboration feature scores 8.8, significantly outperforming STAAD.Pro's score of 7.4, suggesting that Revit is better suited for teams working on large projects simultaneously.
  • Users on G2 mention that Revit's BIM integration is rated at 9.2, showcasing its strong compatibility with Building Information Modeling, while STAAD.Pro lacks in this area, which may limit its effectiveness in integrated workflows.
  • Reviewers say that Revit's rendering capabilities, particularly in textures and shading, are rated at 7.9 and 8.0 respectively, providing a more visually appealing output compared to STAAD.Pro's lower ratings in these areas.
  • Users report that while both products have similar scores for reinforcement tools (7.9), STAAD.Pro shines in fabrication with a score of 8.7, indicating it may be more suitable for users focused on structural engineering and fabrication processes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Revit
Revit Subscription (Monthly)
$290
per month
Browse all 4 pricing plans
STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro 12-Month Subscription
$3,210.00
1 License Per Year
Learn more about STAAD.Pro
Free Trial
Revit
Free Trial is available
STAAD.Pro
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
729
8.5
54
Ease of Use
7.5
744
8.2
55
Ease of Setup
7.9
193
8.4
22
Ease of Admin
7.4
127
8.4
21
Quality of Support
7.8
679
8.4
49
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
121
8.8
20
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
705
8.4
51
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
7.9
429
7.9
50
Design
8.9
393
7.9
43
7.7
377
7.1
41
8.9
396
8.0
41
8.6
366
8.0
40
8.1
336
Feature Not Available
8.8
186
7.8
40
Collaboration
8.9
370
7.4
37
8.5
390
8.0
41
8.5
389
Feature Not Available
8.3
365
8.4
39
Construction
8.1
297
8.7
35
7.9
273
7.9
40
7.9
327
7.5
33
8.0
162
Feature Not Available
7.6
155
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
6.2
59
Not enough data
6.0
59
Not enough data
6.0
60
Not enough data
Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
7.9
111
Not enough data
Library
8.2
104
Not enough data
8.1
104
Not enough data
Rendering
7.9
100
Not enough data
8.0
101
Not enough data
8.0
100
Not enough data
7.7
97
Not enough data
7.7
93
Not enough data
7.1
89
Not enough data
Integrations
9.2
100
Not enough data
8.6
100
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.4
22
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Revit
Revit
STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro
Revit and STAAD.Pro are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Unique Categories
Revit
Revit is categorized as Architectural Rendering
STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Revit
Revit
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.9%
STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
57.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Revit
Revit
Architecture & Planning
46.4%
Construction
18.1%
Civil Engineering
9.8%
Design
7.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.6%
Other
12.6%
STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro
Civil Engineering
39.4%
Construction
29.6%
Design
11.3%
Education Management
4.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
2.8%
Other
12.7%
Alternatives
Revit
Revit Alternatives
SketchUp
SketchUp
Add SketchUp
Archicad
Archicad
Add Archicad
Vectorworks Architect
Vectorworks Arch
Add Vectorworks Architect
Blender
Blender
Add Blender
STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro Alternatives
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
Add AutoCAD
Tekla Structures
Tekla Structures
Add Tekla Structures
PROKON Structural Analysis and Design
PROKON Structural Analysis and Design
Add PROKON Structural Analysis and Design
SketchUp
SketchUp
Add SketchUp
Discussions
Revit
Revit Discussions
Can we export schedule into exel
3 Comments
Chirag G.
CG
From the schedule view: Big R > Export > Reports > Schedule. It creates a .txt file that can be opened in Excel. ThanksRead more
Which is better Sketchup or Revit?
3 Comments
Ibrahim b.
IB
Do you use Revit to finish all drafting as well?
2 Comments
Armando M.
AM
We complete from beginning to end Revit projects completely within Revit. It definitely takes effort getting plans to look the same as the Company Standard...Read more
STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro Discussions
Is there any plan to upgrade the rendering capability of Staadpro ?
1 Comment
Brooke A.
BA
Thank you for your question! We are continually developing and enhancing STAAD.Pro with each release. With the CONNECT Edition, we introduced a completely...Read more
What is the difference between pushover and seismic analysis in STAAD Pro?
1 Comment
Seth G.
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
Seth G.
SG
We have an API called OpenStaad. https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/STAAD.Pro%20Help-v9/en/OpenSTAAD_HELP_HOME.html Read more