Structure Analysis Software Comparison
To serve the needs of engineers around the world our steamlined structural engineering software that is constantly challenging the status quo of workflow and design
What Makes SkyCiv Different?
SkyCiv is currently used in over 160 countries, and it supports the vast majority of functionality required by structural engineers. Wether this is flexible 3D modelling and analysis, steel or concrete member design, foundation design, steel connection design, or wind and snow load generation, SkyCiv has the muscle for your projects.
What makes SkyCiv unique are the features that make it easy to learn, use and collaborate. With the future in mind, SkyCiv is developed to meet the everyday needs of the structural engineer
Benefits
Faster, Easier and All-in-One.
Cloud Computing
- SkyCiv operates on a cloud, therefore offering full functionality through a browser
- No installations, upgrades, or updates required
- Any operating system can be used including MacOS
- Newly released features or updates are available immediately to users, and at no cost
Live Support and User Feedback
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Live Chat support available for paid users – reduce the lead time to just a few hours
- No more filing out “Contact Us” pages to get assistance on your project
- Live support comes at no charge – no maintenance or support fees
- Share your file with SkyCiv support directly to get eyes on your project in minutes
- User suggestions are the primary driver for new features and updates. Help us shape software YOU want
Collaboration and File Management
- Share files among your enterprise and the SkyCiv support team through the cloud
- All files are backed up daily and are housed on our secure private servers in compliance with SOC1 and SOC2
- Revert old saves or view changes over time with version history – have on single file per project
- Take advantage of various in-house tools like Detailed Comments and Bill of Materials app, as week as 3rd part app integrations to help ease collaboration and communication such as; Revit, Excel, Microsoft Teams and Slack
Cost Effective and Inclusive Pricing
- Single price includes all the listed features and capabilities, no more add-ons
- Flexible pricing options: 6-month contract month-to-month, annual. No need to pay for more than you need for perpetual ownership
- Price point for the entire SkyCiv suite is 2 to 5 times cheaper than other alternatives
Automation and API Possibilities
- Nearly every functionality offered can be called using the SkyCiv API, directly integrated into your proprietary solution
- Used to automate modelling and design process to drastically reduce engineer hours
- Interested in learning more? Get in contact with us
So, what about the functionality?
Feature comparison between SkyCiv and traditional software
SkyCiv Structural 3D
- No Download/Installation
- Clear User Interface
- Monthly Subscriptions
- Live Chat Support
- Detailed Design Reporting
- Fully Integrated Design Modules
Modelling
- Easy Pen Tool Modelling
- Assemblies and Templates
- Datasheet Input
- Revit Link
- Tekla Link
- Import DXF
- Import DWG
Analysis
- Catenary Cable Analysis
- Plate Analysis
- Meshing Capabilities
- Buckling Analysis
- Non-Linear P-Delta Analysis
- Dynamic Frequency Analysis
- Response Spectrum Analysis
Loading
- Static Loads
- Auto Wind Loading
- Moving Loads
- Temperature Loading
- Strain + Displacement Loading
- Pre-Stress Loading
- Response Spectrum Loading
- Open Structure Loading
Design
- AISC 360 Steel Member Design
- AISC 360 Connection Design
- ACI 318 Concrete Design
- AISI Cold Rolled
- NDS Wood Design
- Masonry Design
- Aluminium Design
- ASCE 7-16 Wind Loading
Traditional Software
- Download/Installation Required
- Complex Interface
- Yearly Subscriptions
- Email Support Only
- Simple Design Reporting
- Design Modules in Separate Programs
Modelling
- Easy Pen Tool Modelling
- Assemblies and Templates
- Datasheet Input
- Revit Link
- Tekla Link
- Import DXF
- Import DWG
Analysis
- Catenary Cable Analysis
- Plate Analysis
- Meshing Capabilities
- Buckling Analysis
- Non-Linear P-Delta Analysis
- Dynamic Frequency Analysis
- Response Spectrum Analysis
Loading
- Static Loads
- Auto Wind Loading
- Moving Loads
- Temperature Loading
- Strain + Displacement Loading
- Pre-Stress Loading
- Response Spectrum Loading
- Open Structure Loading
Design
- AISC 360 Steel Member Design
- AISC 360 Connection Design
- ACI 318 Concrete Design
- AISI Cold Rolled
- NDS Wood Design
- Masonry Design
- Aluminium Design
- ASCE 7-16 Wind Loading
“The ease of use and the presentation of the results are both awesome. I have had ongoing interaction with the support team and everyone is excellent!”
It is used for various civil and mechanical engineering courses and the students love it. We are happy with the continuous updates to SkyCiv as well, highly recommended.
“It was easily the most intuitive package available to learn; it is particularly easy to build the 3D model and define nodes, members, supports, materials, sections, then apply loads & combinations.”
