SkyCiv
Cloud-based structural analysis and design platform covering 3D FEA, member design, connection design, and foundation design -- no installation required.
3.8 /5 composite score
C2 4/5 reflects the public API, C4 4/5 reflects IFC, DXF, RVT, and JSON coverage, and C5 4/5 reflects Revit, Tekla, and AutoCAD integrations. Firm-size fit is solo to small-team.
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Rubric Scorecard
| Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Value for the price | 4/5 | Subscription Source → |
| Agent Friendliness | 4/5 | API: https://skyciv.com/api/v3/docs/getting-started/ |
| Ease of adoption | 3/5 | -- |
| Portability & lock-in | 4/5 | 4 file formats |
| Interoperability | 4/5 | 3 integrations |
Pricing
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How we verified this: we checked SkyCiv against its live site and an independent source — capterra.com. Nothing on this page is listed from memory. See how we grade. Verified 2026-06-30.
Evidence
File formats
| Format | Direction | Support |
|---|---|---|
| IFC | unknown | unknown |
| DXF | unknown | unknown |
| RVT | unknown | unknown |
| JSON | unknown | unknown |
Integrations
Revit Tekla AutoCAD
Sources
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