Revit Reviews & Product Details

I like that building a 3D model enables you to generate relevant views from the model and that they are live updated when changes to the model occur. I appreciate that I can visualize any part of a project with the model, which helps clarify where critical drawings or views will support the client and contractors' understanding of the design intent. It's beneficial that drawings are all live updated when the model changes, helping to avoid missing updates that would have to be made manually if using a 2D CAD system. I like that the 3D model and documents are one in the same. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish there was a better library of included hatch patterns and materials. I find that material rendering is something I have to spend much more time than I'd like to enable accurate rendering outputs. Certain materials are difficult to rotate, particularly if they are a part of a component, rather than 'painted' into the model. The material and hatch library just feel very limited, which requires trying to custom generate or find other materials to bring in which can get messy. Creating your own templates and knowing how to customize certain features to create useful outputs/data within a model can get very complicated if you're not quite savvy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Revit for engineering and designing, especially in sketch form. I appreciate its 3D feature, which has three-dimensional compatibility that helps in identifying if my work is clashing with architectural properties or other services like plumbing pipes and electrical wires. Revit helps me visualize how the work can move and aids in the coordination process, converting to PDF format for our company's engineering work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes Revit takes too much power from the CPU, especially when the Internet speed is low. Handling large models around 200, 500 MB, or one GB can take too much time compared to smaller ones under 100 MB. The initial setup can sometimes be challenging due to internet space and the size of Revit, but it's not too difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have been using Revit for over 17 years now and use it on my daily basis for all the architectural work we do. I like the potency of the tool and how easy and intuitive it becomes after you get the hang of it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The complexity in some of the tasks that should be easy to do or that for instance you can do in other Autodesk software that do not translate into Revit as smooth. Managing large and complex projects is also a challenge that requires careful planning and managing throughout the projects' lifecycle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Parametric Intelligence: Unlike Rhino, everything in Revit is interconnected. If you change a window’s height in a 3D view, it updates instantly in the floor plans, elevations, and schedules. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The "Revit Way": It is extremely picky. If you don't follow its strict logic for families or hosting, you’ll spend hours fighting the software just to place a simple element. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Revit for Building Information Modeling, and I like its parametric modeling where every element—walls, doors, beams, or ducts—has embedded parameters defining their behavior and relationships. One of Revit's biggest advantages is that it treats the entire model as a single, data-rich database. Every component carries its own parameters such as dimensions, materials, costs, and performance data, which can be extracted into schedules or exported to external tools without losing accuracy. Revit's centralized data management ensures that all drawings, schedules, and quantities stay automatically synchronized, greatly improving accuracy and coordination across disciplines. The initial setup of Revit was straightforward, especially with Autodesk Account licensing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It performs well overall, but large models can become slow and resource-intensive. File sizes grow quickly, and collaboration across disciplines can suffer from sync delays. Improved performance optimization, faster rendering, and better interoperability with non-Autodesk tools would make it even more efficient. Beyond performance and interoperability, Revit could benefit from more flexible modeling tools for complex geometry and facades systems, which currently require workarounds or Dynamo scripts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Revit for architectural design and it helps me solve several key challenges. It allows me to create accurate 3D models and automatically generates plans, sections, and elevations. What I like most about Revit is the BIM-based workflow. Being able to work in a single coordinated 3D model and have all drawings update automatically when changes are made is a huge advantage. In addition to the coordinated model, I find features like parametric families useful because they allow me to control and standardize design elements across the project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One area where Revit could be improved is performance, as it can become slow and resource-intensive. File management and version control can also be challenging, especially without cloud collaboration tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Revit stands out for its parametric BIM modeling and real-time collaboration, revolutionizing MEP workflows. I love how it eliminates coordination errors in HVAC projects by linking changes across views automatically. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Revit's steep learning curve and performance issues with large models frustrate me most in MEP workflows. High subscription costs without perpetual licensing add unnecessary pressure for freelancers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Revit is boundless and with its ability to embed a broad of array logic with the use of parametric processes, we can crate and extrapolate information simply and quickly. The interface is very intuitive and having used other Autodesk products in the past, found the transition very easy. I also love that Autodesk are continually maintaining and debugging its software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The cost. With the platform moving onto a more subscription based setup, we have found that in order to make benefit of the money laid out for the software, we are almost frce, by virtue, to install each new version every year. In a good proportion of our workstream this is unnecessary. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Revit extremely valuable for my work, particularly in mechanical and electrical designing tasks. I enjoy using Revit because of its three-dimensional designing capability, which is incredibly useful for visualizing designs in real life. This feature provides a significant advantage over using traditional 2D designs in AutoCAD, making it much better for imagining how projects will look in the future. I appreciate the availability of plugins, such as ELUM tools for lighting design and built-in tools for mechanical design like duct sizing, which simplify tasks and ensure automatic calculations, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in my projects. Learning to use Revit was a smooth and quick process for me, thanks to resources available on YouTube and LinkedIn Learning, which helped me overcome initial challenges such as linking files and models. The ability to adapt quickly after understanding the workflow and features speaks to Revit's intuitive design, which I greatly appreciate. These aspects of Revit are so beneficial that they ensure I would definitely purchase it again in the future. I am also very likely to recommend Revit to others, rating it a perfect 10 out of 10. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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I like Revit's Building information modeling because it allows us to model effectively and manage meetings. It's helpful for our sustainability aspects and arrangements. Revit's features help us in planning and designing projects ahead realistically. It's a very good tool for incorporating sustainability aspects and complete information modeling, making it very valuable for us. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There isn't really anything specific that doesn't work well, but we keep giving frequent feedbacks. The yearly versions are helpful, but they sometimes don't incorporate all feedback. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.