Best Structural Engineering Software for AutoCAD
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Compare the Top Structural Engineering Software that integrates with AutoCAD as of July 2026
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This a list of Structural Engineering software that integrates with AutoCAD. Use the filters on the left to add additional filters for products that have integrations with AutoCAD. View the products that work with AutoCAD in the table below.
What is Structural Engineering Software for AutoCAD?
Structural engineering software is designed to provide engineers with the tools to efficiently and accurately analyze, design, and optimize building structures. This software often offers a wide range of calculations for steel, concrete, and timber designs, allowing the user to quickly conduct structural analysis. Structural engineering software also provides 3D modeling capabilities which enable visualization of layout plans as well as generate clear drawings. In addition, these programs are often accompanied by pre-defined library elements such as walls, beams, columns and slabs which save time during the design process. Finally, some packages may include an optimizer module that assists in finding the most economical structural design solution. Compare and read user reviews of the best Structural Engineering software for AutoCAD currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.
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VIKTOR
VIKTOR
VIKTOR is an AI-powered platform that enables engineers to automate workflows and build custom applications. It allows users to create tools for design, analysis, reporting, and data processing without extensive coding. The platform integrates with popular engineering software such as Autodesk, Bentley, and Trimble. Engineers can connect multiple tools into a single workflow, reducing manual work and errors. VIKTOR also supports collaboration by allowing teams to share apps with version control and governance. It helps turn complex engineering processes into efficient, repeatable systems. Overall, VIKTOR streamlines engineering tasks and boosts productivity through automation.Starting Price: $0/per month/user -
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RFEM
Dlubal Software
The FEA program RFEM allows for quick and easy modeling, structural and dynamic calculation, as well as the design of models with member, plate, wall, folded plate, shell, and solid elements. Due to the modular software concept, you can connect the main program RFEM with the corresponding add‑ons in order to meet your individual requirements. The structural analysis program RFEM provides structural engineers with a 3D FEA program that meets all requirements in modern civil engineering. Efficient data input and intuitive handling facilitate the modeling of simple and complex structures. The structural analysis program RFEM is the basis of a modular software system. The basic program RFEM is used to define structures, materials, and loads for planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, and members. The program also allows you to create combined structures as well as model solid and contact elements.Starting Price: €697.50 rent 1 month -
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RSTAB
Dlubal Software
RSTAB is a powerful analysis and design software for 3D beam, frame, or truss structure calculations, reflecting the current state of the art and helping structural engineers meet requirements in modern civil engineering. Use the successful structural frame & truss analysis software RSTAB for your design of beam, frame, or truss structures consisting of steel, reinforced concrete, timber, aluminum, or other materials. With RSTAB, you can easily and quickly define a structural model and then calculate the internal forces, deformations, and support reactions. There are design add-ons at your side that you can use to consider the material- and standard-specific requirements.Starting Price: €487.50 rent 1 month -
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ClearCalcs
ClearCalcs
ClearCalcs is a cloud structural engineering software that enables engineers and designers to streamline their repetitive calculations with easy-to-use calculators for beams, columns, foundations, and more. With calculators available for the US standards, Eurocode, Australian standards, New Zealand standards, and Canadian standards, ClearCalcs is a one-stop shop for improving your productivity and design capability. Calculations can be linked together with one click, saving on time and errors, copy-pasting loads, and reports print to a simple, one-page PDF for easy checking.Starting Price: $79.00 USD / month -
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Revit MEP
Autodesk
Revit Building Information Modelling software helps engineers, designers and contractors across the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) disciplines model to a high level of detail and co-ordinate with building project contributors. Streamline the engineering design process with Revit. Use a single model to enhance the communication of design intent, before construction begins. Conduct simulations and interference detection earlier in the design process. Use conceptual energy analysis data for engineering-driven calculations. Design, model and document building systems in the context of a full building information model, including architectural and structural components. Model for MEP fabrication with tools that automate the fabrication model layout. Prepare a model for detailed co-ordination of fabrication and installation. Revit helps team improve accuracy, and speed delivery.Starting Price: $1,503 per year -
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ProSteel
Bentley
With ProSteel software you can efficiently create accurate 3D models for structural steel, metal work, and steel assemblies. You can then quickly generate design drawings, fabrication details, and schedules that automatically update whenever the 3D model changes. Additionally, detailed output to CNC machines automates the steel fabrication process. ProSteel fully supports your construction and planning tasks for structural steel and metal work in a 3D modeling environment. Working with AutoCAD or MicroStation, you get an intuitive and integrated multi-material modeler perfectly suited to layout complex structures, produce shop drawings, assemble all your connections, and manage your bills of materials. Quickly extract 2D drawings that automatically update when the 3D model changes. Easily exchange information with other disciplines thanks to interoperability with other Bentley and third-party applications.Starting Price: $4,193 per year -
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Simcenter S-Frame
Siemens
Simcenter S-Frame is a Siemens structural analysis and design solution built for modeling, analyzing, and designing structures of varying complexity. It supports different materials, load cases, nonlinear behaviors, and design code requirements for a wide range of structural engineering projects. The software helps users create models faster with automated framework generators, cloning tools, and BIM or DXF import links. Simcenter S-Frame includes advanced meshing tools that allow engineers to generate detailed analysis results in areas of interest. It supports many analysis types, including linear static, vibration, response spectrum, time history, P-Delta, buckling, staged construction, moving load, and nonlinear analysis. With integrated steel and concrete design tools, reporting features, and links to Revit, TEKLA Structures, AutoCAD DXF, S-Frame Timber, and S-Frame Foundation, it helps engineers improve productivity and design confidence. -
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ASTRA Pro
Techsoft Engineering Services
ASTRA Pro has optional structural analysis and design applications for RCC framed multi storied buildings and RCC tunnel lining with steel ribs and RCC portal based on rock quality designation (RQD) and rock mass rating (RMR), RCC & PSC jetty design. ASTRA Pro gives the complete analysis and design details in step wise format and complete set of sample drawings in editable CAD format. In the demo version the default input data can not be changed and drawings are for viewing only. The Reports and drawings are complete as a set for each design modules. Detail estimation for BoQ, item rates & cost are also available for girder type bridges, box type bridges/culverts and composite bridges. ASTRA Pro is the software for Engineering Design of RCC 'T' Girder Bridges, Composite Bridges with Steel Plate/Box Girder and RCC Deck Slab with single and Multi-Span in Straight or Curve layout, PSC 'I' Girder Bridges, PSC Box Girder Bridges, Continuous PSC Box Girder Bridges, Steel Truss Bridges, etc. -
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SOFiSTiK
SOFiSTiK
SOFiSTiK is a comprehensive suite of structural engineering software that delivers advanced tools for finite element analysis, design, detailing, CAD, and BIM workflows used to plan, analyze, and document buildings, bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure projects. It supports end-to-end engineering workflows, from model creation and structural analysis to detailed design, reinforcement planning, and documentation, with modules tailored for 3D modeling, BIM integration with tools like Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, and open interfaces such as IFC and SAF that enable seamless data exchange and collaboration. SOFiSTiK’s FEM packages provide powerful solvers for linear and nonlinear analysis, dynamic and static load cases, and industry-standard code checks. SOFiSTiK helps teams deliver reliable, coordinated designs and documentation throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. -
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MIDAS FEA NX
MIDAS FEA NX
MIDAS FEA NX is a specialized finite element analysis (FEA) software built to support detailed structural and civil engineering simulations by providing a user-friendly, CAD-like modeling environment paired with advanced analysis capabilities. It allows engineers to import various 3D CAD formats directly and create high-quality finite element meshes using automatic and hybrid mesh generation techniques, reducing manual preparation time and improving model accuracy. It supports both linear and nonlinear analyses, including complex simulations with high-performance solvers and parallel computing to handle large, real-world projects efficiently. FEA NX excels at refined method analysis required by design codes for structures with complex geometry, enabling in-depth evaluation of stress, deformation, and behavior under diverse loading conditions. It integrates seamlessly with the broader MIDAS COLLECTION tools and other structural analysis programs. -
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Causeway Professional Design Suite
Causeway Technologies
Transform your infrastructure design productivity with our end-to-end solution enabling the production of fast, accurate and fully-integrated design models. Causeway’s Infrastructure Design solution is used extensively by civil and structural engineers, incorporating modules for volumetric, alignment design, drainage design and vehicle path analysis, as well as functionality for creating road markings and designing traffic signs. Offering intelligent 3D modelling capabilities and powerful integration functionality, the solution delivers all of the benefits of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to the civil engineer. Causeway PDS delivers powerful 3D design tools to aid the design engineer in producing the best designs possible. Offering dedicated auto-design and auto-updating features, the solution is designed specifically to save engineers' time, to reduce risk, and to ensure value is engineered into every design.
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