Autodesk Forma Schedule vs Merlin Project
Autodesk Forma Schedule
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| Figure | Autodesk Forma Schedule | Merlin Project |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $66.67/mo | $5.83/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 6 |
| Spec score · Gantt Chart Software | 8.8 (#2) | 8.0 (#23) |
| Founded | 1982 | 2004 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Melle, Germany |
| Integrations | Autodesk Construction Cloud Connect supports QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, Xero, Acumatica, DocuSign, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Smartsheet, Excel Online and Google Sheets. | The maker lists integrations and file exchange with Apple Calendar, Contacts, iCloud Drive, Mail and Reminders, Dropbox, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project. |
| Intended users | Autodesk describes construction project management software as used by owners, general contractors, specialty contractors, and other construction professionals. | The maker presents the Mac edition for individual users and teams and the Express edition for personal or small projects. |
| Purpose | Schedule centralizes construction project schedules and digital work plans so teams can collaborate and share schedule information with the project team. | Merlin Project is a project management app with Gantt, Kanban, mind map and workload views using one data source. |
| Support | Autodesk’s pricing page says its expert support team is available 24 hours a day Monday through Friday and offers free five-minute training videos. | The maker provides email support, a community forum, manuals, FAQs, templates and live or recorded trainings. |
| System requirements | The web product supports current Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge browsers, with 64-bit browsers recommended and Internet Explorer 11 unsupported. | The stated minimums are macOS Ventura 13 on Mac and iOS 16 on iPhone or iPad. |
Plans
Autodesk Forma Schedule
- Forma Build Essentials$100 a month
- Forma Build$175 a month
- Forma Build Essentials$800 a year
- Forma Build$1,400 a year
- Autodesk Forma Build (includes Schedule)Priced on request
Merlin Project
- Merlin Project Express$6.99 a month
- Merlin Project for iPad$9.99 a month
- Merlin Project for Mac$22.99 a month
- Merlin Project Express$69.99 a year
- Merlin Project for iPad$99.99 a year
- Merlin Project for Mac$229.99 a year
In their own words
Autodesk Forma Schedule
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Merlin Project
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