Autodesk Revit LT
Autodesk's stripped-down, single-user version of Revit for 3D architectural BIM modeling and documentation without the multidisciplinary and worksharing features of full Revit.
Made by Autodesk, public (ADSK, $43.8B)
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3.8 /5 composite score
C1 5/5 reflects the lowest-price Revit-branded entry point, C2 2/5 reflects no API, add-ins, or Dynamo in LT, and C4 4/5 reflects RVT, DWG, DXF, DGN, IFC, FBX, PDF, and NWC interoperability.
Solid
Rubric Scorecard
| Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Value for the price | 5/5 | Subscription Source → |
| Agent Friendliness | 2/5 | API: none |
| Ease of adoption | 5/5 | -- |
| Portability & lock-in | 4/5 | 11 file formats |
| Interoperability | 3/5 | 3 integrations |
Pricing
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How we verified this: we checked Autodesk Revit LT against its live site and an independent source — cadac.com. Nothing on this page is listed from memory. See how we grade. Verified 2026-06-30.
Evidence
File formats
| Format | Direction | Support |
|---|---|---|
| RVT | unknown | unknown |
| DWG | unknown | unknown |
| DXF | unknown | unknown |
| DGN | unknown | unknown |
| IFC | unknown | unknown |
| FBX | unknown | unknown |
| DWF | unknown | unknown |
| DWFx | unknown | unknown |
| unknown | unknown | |
| NWC | unknown | unknown |
| STEP AP214 | unknown | unknown |
Integrations
Lumion (via plugin) SketchUp import limited Autodesk ecosystem
Sources
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