Autodesk Revit

Autodesk's BIM software for designing and documenting buildings.

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About Autodesk Revit

Revit is the dominant Building Information Modeling application in many architecture and engineering firms. Instead of drawing lines, you model walls, floors, doors and systems as intelligent objects, and plans, sections, elevations and schedules update automatically from that single model. It covers architecture, structural engineering and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) in one product, supports worksharing so several people can edit a model, and integrates with Autodesk's cloud services for collaboration and with tools like Dynamo for visual scripting. Revit is powerful but demanding: it has a long learning curve, needs a capable PC, and its families and templates take effort to set up well. It runs only on Windows. Autodesk sells it by subscription, often within the AEC Collection with AutoCAD and other tools, with free education licences and a trial.

Best for: Architecture and engineering firms producing coordinated BIM models and drawings.

What works

Drawings and schedules update from one building model
Covers architecture, structure and MEP
Worksharing for multi-person projects

Why people leave

Windows only
Long learning curve and setup effort
Expensive subscription

Top Autodesk Revit alternatives

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1
Archicad
BIM software that runs on Mac as well as Windows, popular with architects.
66.5
2
SketchUp
Much faster for early design and simpler projects, with IFC and Revit import on higher tiers.
62.6
3
BricsCAD
DWG-based CAD with a BIM toolset, available as a perpetual licence.
59.6
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Rhino
Flexible NURBS modeling for complex architectural forms, often paired with Grasshopper.
55.3
5
AutoCAD
Traditional 2D drafting for firms that don't need a full BIM model.
46.7

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Autodesk Revit: common questions

Is Autodesk Revit free?

No, Autodesk Revit is a paid product.

Is Autodesk Revit open source?

No, Autodesk Revit is not open source.

What platforms does Autodesk Revit run on?

Autodesk Revit is available for Windows.

What are the best alternatives to Autodesk Revit?

The highest-ranked Autodesk Revit alternatives right now are Archicad, SketchUp and BricsCAD. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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