STAAD.Pro
3D finite element structural analysis and design for steel, concrete, timber, and aluminum with 90+ international design codes, used on buildings, bridges, and industrial facilities.
Made by Bentley Systems, public (BSY, $10.1B)
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3.8 /5 composite score
C1 5/5 reflects published subscription pricing, and C4 4/5 reflects IFC, ISM, CIMSteel/2, and DXF support. The integration surface includes Revit, ArchiCAD, Tekla, Navisworks, and Bentley iTwin, and firm-size fit is small-team to growing.
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Rubric Scorecard
| Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Value for the price | 5/5 | Subscription Source → |
| Agent Friendliness | 3/5 | API: https://docs.viktor.ai/docs/create-apps/software-integrations/staadpro/ |
| Ease of adoption | 3/5 | -- |
| Portability & lock-in | 4/5 | 4 file formats |
| Interoperability | 4/5 | 5 integrations |
Pricing
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How we verified this: we checked STAAD.Pro against its live site and an independent source — infotech.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 |
| ISM | unknown | unknown |
| CIMSteel/2 | unknown | unknown |
| DXF | unknown | unknown |
Integrations
Revit ArchiCAD Tekla Navisworks Bentley iTwin
Sources
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