Autodesk Revit

Spec sheet

What it does

Revit is Autodesk BIM software for designing, documenting, visualizing and delivering architecture, engineering and construction projects.Read 15 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com

Headquarters

San Francisco, CaliforniaRead 23 Sep 2026 · autodesk.com

Founded

1982Read 23 Sep 2026 · autodesk.com

2027 release

Revit 2027 adds Forma Connected Client integration, Autodesk Assistant, a public MCP server technology preview and expanded embodied-carbon analysis.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.autodesk.com

API and SDK

The Revit .NET API supports automation and extensions, with a downloadable SDK, more than 100 samples, tutorials and a GitHub repository.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forge.autodesk.com

API languages

The Revit API can be programmed from .NET-compliant languages including Visual Basic .NET, C# and C++/CLI.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.autodesk.com

Cloud compliance

Autodesk lists Revit Cloud Models and Revit Cloud Model Upgrade among products covered by SOC 2 attestations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com

Company founding

LinkedIn lists Autodesk as founded in 1982.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Company headquarters

LinkedIn lists Autodesk headquarters in San Francisco, California.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Company size

LinkedIn lists Autodesk as a public software company with 10,001 or more employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Construction workflows

Construction tools support model-derived construction insight, wall-layer and concrete-pour manipulation, shop drawings and constructability details.Read 15 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com

Documentation

The software creates project sheets, drawings and schedules from the building model.Read 15 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com

Dynamo

Dynamo is an open-source visual programming interface installed with Revit that automates and customizes BIM workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.autodesk.com

Education access

Eligible students and educators receive renewable one-year educational access to Revit through Autodesk Education.Read 15 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com

Extensions marketplace

Autodesk App Store provides third-party and Autodesk add-ins, companion applications, content and learning materials for Revit.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.autodesk.com

Free trial

Autodesk describes a full Revit trial that typically lasts 30 days and cannot be extended after expiry.Read 15 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com

Interoperability

Revit imports, exports and links IFC, 3DM, SKP, OBJ, STEP and other BIM or CAD formats.Read 15 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com

Issue tracking

The Revit Issues Add-in tracks constructability issues as teams change designs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com

Large-model configuration

Autodesk recommends 64 GB RAM and an 8 GB graphics card for large complex models up to about 1 GB on disk.Read 15 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com

Licence

Autodesk software is proprietary, distributed in object code under licence agreements that restrict duplication, disclosure and transfer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · investors.autodesk.com

Limit: crashes and customization

TrustRadius reviewers report crashes on large files, difficult complex-shape modeling and limited customization of standard elements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com

Limit: customer service and billing

Trustpilot complaints about Autodesk repeatedly describe poor support, difficult account or subscription management, auto-renewal frustration and high prices.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Limit: learning curve and performance

G2 reviewers repeatedly mention a steep learning curve and slow performance with large models.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Limit: missing native tools

GetApp reviewers report steep training requirements, instability, high pricing, limited project-management functions and reliance on add-ins for advanced rendering or calculations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Limit: price and rendering

Capterra reviewers cite high licensing cost, demanding hardware, large-file slowdowns and limited native rendering.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Mac support

Revit can run on Apple computers through Parallels Desktop with Windows, subject to Autodesk virtualization terms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.autodesk.com

Mobile collaboration

Revit data can synchronize with the Autodesk Construction Cloud mobile app for offline field access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com

Parametric components

Its parametric system places walls, doors and windows in a graphical, information-rich design environment.Read 15 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com

Praise: BIM modeling

GetApp reviewers value cross-discipline BIM modeling, real-time data, collaboration and automatic documentation updates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Praise: collaboration

G2 reviewers repeatedly praise multidisciplinary collaboration, integrated data, 3D modeling and automatic coordination.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Praise: coordinated BIM production

Capterra reviewers praise simultaneous 3D modeling and 2D drafting, automatic updates across views and multidisciplinary coordination.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Praise: modeling and visualization

TrustRadius reviewers highlight robust 3D modeling, visualization, multi-user collaboration and time savings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com

Rating on Capterra

4.6 out of 5 from 484 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Rating on G2

4.6 out of 5 from 1,255 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Rating on GetApp

4.6 out of 5 from 484 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Rating on Trustpilot

1.5 out of 5 from 197 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Rating on TrustRadius

8.9 out of 10 from 252 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com

Security and compliance

Autodesk says it performs audits, risk assessments and penetration testing and maintains external certifications and attestations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com

Self-hosted server

Revit Server supports Windows Server 2019 or 2022, IIS and VMware or Hyper-V virtualization.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.autodesk.com

System requirements

Revit 2027 requires 64-bit Windows 11, a 2 GHz or faster Intel or AMD processor, 16 GB RAM minimum, DirectX 11 graphics and 30 GB installation space.Read 15 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• BIM Software#2 of 309.2
• Architectural Design Software#2 of 299.1
• Architecture Software#3 of 369.2