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Alternatives to SAP2000

The tools Specifiction weighs against SAP2000, from its list of engineering design software, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.

  1. 01 Alibre Design
    From $999/mo Free trial Windows · API · Self-hosted
    8.9 Visit Specs
  2. 02 Rhino 3D

    Rhino 3D suits desktop users who need parametric modeling, animation, rendering, or 3D print export on Windows or macOS.

    From $95/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    8.8 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Onshape

    Onshape suits people who need parametric 3D CAD and collaborative design access through a browser or mobile app.

    From $125/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android
    8.7 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Allplan

    ALLPLAN suits architecture, engineering and construction teams working across design and delivery, including structural, MEP, civil and bridge disciplines.

    From €123/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    8.6 Visit Specs
  5. 05 OpenSCAD
    Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.5 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Altium Designer
    From $460/mo Free trial Web · Windows
    8.3 Visit Specs
  7. 07 CATIA

    CATIA suits people who need parametric modeling for assemblies, sheet metal, or surfaces.

    From $544.75/mo Web · Windows
    8.3 Visit Specs
  8. 08 SOLIDWORKS

    SOLIDWORKS suits people and organizations creating 3D product designs, from individual makers and students to commercial design teams.

    From $4/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS
    8.3 Visit Specs
  9. 09 DraftSight

    It is intended for professionals and teams in architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and design.

    From $24.92/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · API
    8.2 Visit Specs
  10. 10 FreeCAD

    FreeCAD suits people needing parametric 3D modeling for design, engineering, architecture, or technical work.

    Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.0 Visit Specs
  11. 11 KiCad

    KiCad suits electronics designers who need schematic capture and PCB layout in one desktop application.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    8.0 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Solid Edge

    Solid Edge suits product development teams working across engineering design and manufacturing.

    Free trial Web · Windows · iOS · Android
    7.9 Visit Specs
  13. 13 MicroStation

    It suits infrastructure design teams working in Windows desktop CAD and BIM workflows.

    From $221.33/mo Free trial Windows
    7.8 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Siemens NX

    NX suits product development teams that need design, engineering, or manufacturing tools across Windows desktop and browser-based cloud access.

    Free trial Web · Windows
    7.8 Visit Specs
  15. 15 EPLAN Electric P8
    Windows
    7.4 Visit Specs
  16. 16 OrCAD X

    It is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses designing medium-complexity circuit boards.

    Free trial Web · Windows
    7.4 Visit Specs
  17. 17 SEE Electrical
    Free trial Windows
    7.0 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Advance SteelAutodesk
    Windows · API
    6.1 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Autodesk Civil 3DAutodesk
    Windows
    5.9 Visit Specs
  20. 20 ETABS
    Windows
    5.8 Visit Specs
  21. 21 OpenRoads DesignerBentley Systems
    Windows
    5.5 Visit Specs
  22. 22 RFEM
    Windows
    5.4 Visit Specs
  23. 23 STAAD.Pro
    Windows
    5.3 Visit Specs

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