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At a Glance
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Star Rating
(31)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$355 per month
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STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro
Star Rating
(74)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$3,210.00 1 License Per Year
Learn more about STAAD.Pro
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection excels in visualizing designs with a score of 8.1, while STAAD.Pro has a slightly lower score of 7.9, indicating that Autodesk may provide a more intuitive visual experience for users.
  • Reviewers mention that Autodesk's drawing capabilities are highly rated at 8.6, compared to STAAD.Pro's 8.0, suggesting that Autodesk offers more robust tools for creating detailed architectural drawings.
  • G2 users highlight that Autodesk's collaboration features, particularly in document storage, score 6.9, which is lower than STAAD.Pro's 8.4, indicating that STAAD.Pro may provide a more effective solution for managing project documents collaboratively.
  • Users on G2 report that Autodesk's ease of use is rated at 8.7, while STAAD.Pro's score of 8.2 suggests that Autodesk may be more user-friendly, making it easier for new users to adapt to the software.
  • Reviewers mention that Autodesk's quality of support is rated at 8.7, which is higher than STAAD.Pro's 8.4, indicating that Autodesk may offer better customer service and support resources for users.
  • Users say that Autodesk's dynamic updating feature is rated at 7.8, while STAAD.Pro does not have a score listed, suggesting that Autodesk may provide more real-time updates and changes in design, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
AEC Collection Subscription (Monthly)
$355
per month
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STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro 12-Month Subscription
$3,210.00
1 License Per Year
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Free Trial
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Free Trial is available
STAAD.Pro
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
21
8.5
54
Ease of Use
8.7
21
8.2
55
Ease of Setup
8.8
8
8.4
22
Ease of Admin
7.6
7
8.4
21
Quality of Support
8.7
20
8.4
49
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
6
8.8
20
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
20
8.4
51
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
7.5
60
7.9
430
Design
8.1
7
7.9
43
6.4
7
7.1
41
8.6
7
8.0
41
8.3
7
8.0
40
6.4
6
Feature Not Available
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7.8
40
Collaboration
8.3
6
7.4
37
6.9
7
8.0
41
7.9
7
Feature Not Available
6.9
6
8.4
39
Construction
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
7.9
40
Not enough data
7.5
33
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Generative AI
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Move
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Store & Manage
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Civil Engineering DesignHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
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Edit
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection and STAAD.Pro are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Unique Categories
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection is categorized as General-Purpose CAD, Civil Engineering Design, VR Visualization, 3D Rendering, 3D Modeling, Animation, and VR Game Engine
STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
46.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.7%
STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
57.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Architecture & Planning
23.3%
Civil Engineering
20.0%
Construction
13.3%
Utilities
6.7%
Consulting
3.3%
Other
33.3%
STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro
Civil Engineering
39.4%
Construction
29.6%
Design
11.3%
Education Management
4.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
2.8%
Other
12.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

Autodesk makes excellent software for design and drafting in the architectural field. The AEC Collection is a perfect design and drafting bundle for everything an architect would need for day-to-day tasks.

Most Helpful Critical Review
STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sagar V.
SV
Sagar V.
Verified User in Civil Engineering

Gives solution for analysis for every type of Geometry gives the best solution to shell analysis compared to other solutions, best for analysis of building up to seismic analysis. specially Staad editor is helpful to edit and correct design and modeling in...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Civil Engineering

Graphical user interface should a more decorative.

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Discussions
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection Discussions
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Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection has no discussions with answers
STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro Discussions
What is the difference between pushover and seismic analysis in STAAD Pro?
1 comment
Seth G.
SG
Here's a wiki on our Communities site to get you started....Read more
What is the best way to do programming in this?
1 comment
Seth G.
SG
We have an API called OpenStaad. https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/STAAD.Pro%20Help-v9/en/OpenSTAAD_HELP_HOME.html Read more
why STAAD.PRO gives uneconomical Design For High Rise RCC buildings?
1 comment
Seth G.
SG
There are many possibilities for that, but it depends on the design code, the user input, etc. You should probably post your request on the Bentley STAAD...Read more