Dlubal RFEM 6
Professional finite element analysis software with member, plate, shell, and solid elements; linear and nonlinear analysis; and modular add-ons for concrete, steel, timber, and glass design.
4.2 /5 composite score
C1 4/5 reflects one-time licensing, C2 4/5 reflects the documented webservice/API, C4 4/5 reflects IFC, DXF, SAF, SDNF, DSTV, glTF, Bentley ISM, BricsCAD, and VTK coverage, and C5 5/5 reflects Revit, AutoCAD, BricsCAD, and Bentley integrations.
Worth it
Rubric Scorecard
| Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Value for the price | 4/5 | One-time Source → |
| Agent Friendliness | 4/5 | API: https://www.dlubal.com/en/solutions/online-services/webservice-and-api |
| Ease of adoption | 4/5 | -- |
| Portability & lock-in | 4/5 | 9 file formats |
| Interoperability | 5/5 | 4 integrations |
Pricing
ModelOne-time
How we verified this: we checked Dlubal RFEM 6 against its live site and an independent source — capterra.com.au. Nothing on this page is listed from memory. See how we grade. Verified 2026-07-18.
Evidence
File formats
| Format | Direction | Support |
|---|---|---|
| IFC | unknown | unknown |
| DXF | unknown | unknown |
| SAF | unknown | unknown |
| SDNF | unknown | unknown |
| DSTV | unknown | unknown |
| glTF | unknown | unknown |
| Bentley ISM | unknown | unknown |
| BricsCAD | unknown | unknown |
| VTK | unknown | unknown |
Integrations
Revit AutoCAD BricsCAD Bentley
Sources
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