# Top 10 Advance Steel Alternatives & Competitors **Average Rating:** 3.9/5 **Total Number of Reviews:** 23 Advance Steel is not the only option for MEP Software. Explore other competing options and alternatives. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Advance Steel include design and training. The best overall Advance Steel alternative is HEC-RAS. Other similar apps like Advance Steel are Trimble SysQue, MagiCAD, SolidWorks Flow Simulation, and AutoPIPE. Advance Steel alternatives can be found in [MEP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep) but may also be in [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae) or [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering). ## Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Advance Steel - [HEC-RAS](https://www.g2.com/products/hec-ras/reviews) - [Trimble SysQue](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-sysque/reviews) - [MagiCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/magicad/reviews) - [SolidWorks Flow Simulation](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation/reviews) - [AutoPIPE](https://www.g2.com/products/bentley-systems-autopipe/reviews) - [Trimble Field Points](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-field-points/reviews) - [SolidWorks Electrical Professional](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-electrical-professional/reviews) - [Design Master Electrical](https://www.g2.com/products/design-master-electrical/reviews) - [Aeries CARS](https://www.g2.com/products/aeries-cars/reviews) - [Trimble EC-CAD](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-ec-cad/reviews) ## Top 10 Alternatives to Advance Steel Recently Reviewed By G2 Community Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how Advance Steel stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Civil Engineering, Computer Software, and Telecommunications, and find the best product for your business. ### 1. [HEC-RAS](https://www.g2.com/products/hec-ras/reviews) By U.S. Army Corps of Engineers **Average Rating:** 4.3/5 **Total Reviews:** 36 HEC-RAS is a computer program that models the hydraulics of water flow through natural rivers and other channels. The program is one-dimensional, meaning that there is no direct modeling of the hydraulic effect of cross section shape changes, bends, and other two- and three-dimensional aspects of flow. Reviewers say compared to Advance Steel, HEC-RAS is: - Better at meeting requirements Categories in common with Advance Steel: [MEP](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep) **Compare:** [Advance Steel vs HEC-RAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/advance-steel-vs-hec-ras) **Compare HEC-RAS with other alternatives:** - [HEC-RAS vs Trimble SysQue](https://www.g2.com/compare/hec-ras-vs-trimble-sysque) - [HEC-RAS vs MagiCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/hec-ras-vs-magicad) - [HEC-RAS vs SolidWorks Flow Simulation](https://www.g2.com/compare/hec-ras-vs-solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation) - [HEC-RAS vs AutoPIPE](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-systems-autopipe-vs-hec-ras) - [HEC-RAS vs Trimble Field Points](https://www.g2.com/compare/hec-ras-vs-trimble-field-points) - [HEC-RAS vs SolidWorks Electrical Professional](https://www.g2.com/compare/hec-ras-vs-solidworks-electrical-professional) - [HEC-RAS vs Design Master Electrical](https://www.g2.com/compare/design-master-electrical-vs-hec-ras) - [HEC-RAS vs Aeries CARS](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-hec-ras) - [HEC-RAS vs Trimble EC-CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/hec-ras-vs-trimble-ec-cad) ### 2. [Trimble SysQue](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-sysque/reviews) By Trimble **Average Rating:** 4.0/5 **Total Reviews:** 38 Trimble SysQue is a solution for MEP designers and contractors for a seamless workflow from design to fabrication to construction, improves the accuracy and consistency of the models. Reviewers say compared to Advance Steel, Trimble SysQue is: - More expensive - Better at support - Better at meeting requirements Categories in common with Advance Steel: [MEP](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep) **Compare:** [Advance Steel vs Trimble SysQue](https://www.g2.com/compare/advance-steel-vs-trimble-sysque) **Compare Trimble SysQue with other alternatives:** - [Trimble SysQue vs HEC-RAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/hec-ras-vs-trimble-sysque) - [Trimble SysQue vs MagiCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/magicad-vs-trimble-sysque) - [Trimble SysQue vs SolidWorks Flow Simulation](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation-vs-trimble-sysque) - [Trimble SysQue vs AutoPIPE](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-systems-autopipe-vs-trimble-sysque) - [Trimble SysQue vs Trimble Field Points](https://www.g2.com/compare/trimble-field-points-vs-trimble-sysque) - [Trimble SysQue vs SolidWorks Electrical Professional](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-electrical-professional-vs-trimble-sysque) - [Trimble SysQue vs Design Master Electrical](https://www.g2.com/compare/design-master-electrical-vs-trimble-sysque) - [Trimble SysQue vs Aeries CARS](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-trimble-sysque) - [Trimble SysQue vs Trimble EC-CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/trimble-ec-cad-vs-trimble-sysque) ### 3. [MagiCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/magicad/reviews) By MagiCAD Group **Average Rating:** 4.1/5 **Total Reviews:** 37 MagiCAD for Revit and AutoCAD is the number one BIM solution for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) design used by thousands of companies in over 80 countries worldwide. It enables powerful modelling and engineering calculations. MagiCAD makes the design of accurate BIM models easier, more flexible and less time-consuming. With MagiCAD, you design with over 1,000,000 intelligent BIM objects of real MEP products from leading international manufacturers. Reviewers say compared to Advance Steel, MagiCAD is: - More expensive - Better at meeting requirements - More usable Categories in common with Advance Steel: [MEP](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep) **Compare:** [Advance Steel vs MagiCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/advance-steel-vs-magicad) **Compare MagiCAD with other alternatives:** - [MagiCAD vs HEC-RAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/hec-ras-vs-magicad) - [MagiCAD vs Trimble SysQue](https://www.g2.com/compare/magicad-vs-trimble-sysque) - [MagiCAD vs SolidWorks Flow Simulation](https://www.g2.com/compare/magicad-vs-solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation) - [MagiCAD vs AutoPIPE](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-systems-autopipe-vs-magicad) - [MagiCAD vs Trimble Field Points](https://www.g2.com/compare/magicad-vs-trimble-field-points) - [MagiCAD vs SolidWorks Electrical Professional](https://www.g2.com/compare/magicad-vs-solidworks-electrical-professional) - [MagiCAD vs Design Master Electrical](https://www.g2.com/compare/design-master-electrical-vs-magicad) - [MagiCAD vs Aeries CARS](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-magicad) - [MagiCAD vs Trimble EC-CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/magicad-vs-trimble-ec-cad) ### 4. [SolidWorks Flow Simulation](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation/reviews) By Solidworks **Average Rating:** 4.1/5 **Total Reviews:** 35 SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation is an intuitive Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) solution embedded within SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD that enables you to quickly and easily simulate liquid and gas flows through and around your designs to calculate product performance and capabilities. Reviewers say compared to Advance Steel, SolidWorks Flow Simulation is: - Better at meeting requirements - More expensive - More usable Categories in common with Advance Steel: [MEP](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep) **Compare:** [Advance Steel vs SolidWorks Flow Simulation](https://www.g2.com/compare/advance-steel-vs-solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation) **Compare SolidWorks Flow Simulation with other alternatives:** - [SolidWorks Flow Simulation vs HEC-RAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/hec-ras-vs-solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation) - [SolidWorks Flow Simulation vs Trimble SysQue](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation-vs-trimble-sysque) - [SolidWorks Flow Simulation vs MagiCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/magicad-vs-solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation) - [SolidWorks Flow Simulation vs AutoPIPE](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-systems-autopipe-vs-solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation) - [SolidWorks Flow Simulation vs Trimble Field Points](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation-vs-trimble-field-points) - [SolidWorks Flow Simulation vs SolidWorks Electrical Professional](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-electrical-professional-vs-solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation) - [SolidWorks Flow Simulation vs Design Master Electrical](https://www.g2.com/compare/design-master-electrical-vs-solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation) - [SolidWorks Flow Simulation vs Aeries CARS](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation) - [SolidWorks Flow Simulation vs Trimble EC-CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation-vs-trimble-ec-cad) ### 5. [AutoPIPE](https://www.g2.com/products/bentley-systems-autopipe/reviews) By Bentley Systems **Average Rating:** 4.5/5 **Total Reviews:** 17 AutoPIPE provides you with a comprehensive and advanced software tool specializing in pipe stress analysis. Increase your productivity and improve quality control with an intuitive modeling environment and advanced analysis capabilities. Ensure efficient workflows between pipe stress engineers, structural engineers, and CAD designers through interoperability with leading plant design applications. Reviewers say compared to Advance Steel, AutoPIPE is: - More usable - Better at support - Better at meeting requirements Categories in common with Advance Steel: [MEP](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep) **Compare:** [Advance Steel vs AutoPIPE](https://www.g2.com/compare/advance-steel-vs-bentley-systems-autopipe) **Compare AutoPIPE with other alternatives:** - [AutoPIPE vs HEC-RAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-systems-autopipe-vs-hec-ras) - [AutoPIPE vs Trimble SysQue](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-systems-autopipe-vs-trimble-sysque) - [AutoPIPE vs MagiCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-systems-autopipe-vs-magicad) - [AutoPIPE vs SolidWorks Flow Simulation](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-systems-autopipe-vs-solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation) - [AutoPIPE vs Trimble Field Points](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-systems-autopipe-vs-trimble-field-points) - [AutoPIPE vs SolidWorks Electrical Professional](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-systems-autopipe-vs-solidworks-electrical-professional) - [AutoPIPE vs Design Master Electrical](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-systems-autopipe-vs-design-master-electrical) - [AutoPIPE vs Aeries CARS](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-bentley-systems-autopipe) - [AutoPIPE vs Trimble EC-CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-systems-autopipe-vs-trimble-ec-cad) ### 6. [Trimble Field Points](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-field-points/reviews) By Trimble **Average Rating:** 4.5/5 **Total Reviews:** 16 Trimble Field Points is designed for MEP contractors who need to create field layout points in SketchUp, Revit, or AutoCAD for direct integration with Trimble's robotic total stations. Reviewers say compared to Advance Steel, Trimble Field Points is: - More expensive - Better at meeting requirements - Better at support Categories in common with Advance Steel: [MEP](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep) **Compare:** [Advance Steel vs Trimble Field Points](https://www.g2.com/compare/advance-steel-vs-trimble-field-points) **Compare Trimble Field Points with other alternatives:** - [Trimble Field Points vs HEC-RAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/hec-ras-vs-trimble-field-points) - [Trimble Field Points vs Trimble SysQue](https://www.g2.com/compare/trimble-field-points-vs-trimble-sysque) - [Trimble Field Points vs MagiCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/magicad-vs-trimble-field-points) - [Trimble Field Points vs SolidWorks Flow Simulation](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation-vs-trimble-field-points) - [Trimble Field Points vs AutoPIPE](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-systems-autopipe-vs-trimble-field-points) - [Trimble Field Points vs SolidWorks Electrical Professional](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-electrical-professional-vs-trimble-field-points) - [Trimble Field Points vs Design Master Electrical](https://www.g2.com/compare/design-master-electrical-vs-trimble-field-points) - [Trimble Field Points vs Aeries CARS](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-trimble-field-points) - [Trimble Field Points vs Trimble EC-CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/trimble-ec-cad-vs-trimble-field-points) ### 7. [SolidWorks Electrical Professional](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-electrical-professional/reviews) By Solidworks **Average Rating:** 4.3/5 **Total Reviews:** 16 Embedded electrical systems planning requires a unified electrical toolset that provides single- and multi-line schematic tools. Embedded system design also requires all work in 2D and 3D to be synchronized with integrated Bills of Materials (BOMs) for both mechanical and electrical parts Reviewers say compared to Advance Steel, SolidWorks Electrical Professional is: - Better at support - More usable - Better at meeting requirements Categories in common with Advance Steel: [MEP](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep) **Compare:** [Advance Steel vs SolidWorks Electrical Professional](https://www.g2.com/compare/advance-steel-vs-solidworks-electrical-professional) **Compare SolidWorks Electrical Professional with other alternatives:** - [SolidWorks Electrical Professional vs HEC-RAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/hec-ras-vs-solidworks-electrical-professional) - [SolidWorks Electrical Professional vs Trimble SysQue](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-electrical-professional-vs-trimble-sysque) - [SolidWorks Electrical Professional vs MagiCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/magicad-vs-solidworks-electrical-professional) - [SolidWorks Electrical Professional vs SolidWorks Flow Simulation](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-electrical-professional-vs-solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation) - [SolidWorks Electrical Professional vs AutoPIPE](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-systems-autopipe-vs-solidworks-electrical-professional) - [SolidWorks Electrical Professional vs Trimble Field Points](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-electrical-professional-vs-trimble-field-points) - [SolidWorks Electrical Professional vs Design Master Electrical](https://www.g2.com/compare/design-master-electrical-vs-solidworks-electrical-professional) - [SolidWorks Electrical Professional vs Aeries CARS](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-solidworks-electrical-professional) - [SolidWorks Electrical Professional vs Trimble EC-CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-electrical-professional-vs-trimble-ec-cad) ### 8. [Design Master Electrical](https://www.g2.com/products/design-master-electrical/reviews) By Design Master Software **Average Rating:** 4.5/5 **Total Reviews:** 10 Design Master Electrical is a MEP design software that allows you to do your calculations and drafting, organize your files, manage time with calculations, design, and drafting by automating those functions and more. Reviewers say compared to Advance Steel, Design Master Electrical is: - More expensive - Better at meeting requirements - More usable Categories in common with Advance Steel: [MEP](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep) **Compare:** [Advance Steel vs Design Master Electrical](https://www.g2.com/compare/advance-steel-vs-design-master-electrical) **Compare Design Master Electrical with other alternatives:** - [Design Master Electrical vs HEC-RAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/design-master-electrical-vs-hec-ras) - [Design Master Electrical vs Trimble SysQue](https://www.g2.com/compare/design-master-electrical-vs-trimble-sysque) - [Design Master Electrical vs MagiCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/design-master-electrical-vs-magicad) - [Design Master Electrical vs SolidWorks Flow Simulation](https://www.g2.com/compare/design-master-electrical-vs-solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation) - [Design Master Electrical vs AutoPIPE](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-systems-autopipe-vs-design-master-electrical) - [Design Master Electrical vs Trimble Field Points](https://www.g2.com/compare/design-master-electrical-vs-trimble-field-points) - [Design Master Electrical vs SolidWorks Electrical Professional](https://www.g2.com/compare/design-master-electrical-vs-solidworks-electrical-professional) - [Design Master Electrical vs Aeries CARS](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-design-master-electrical) - [Design Master Electrical vs Trimble EC-CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/design-master-electrical-vs-trimble-ec-cad) ### 9. [Aeries CARS](https://www.g2.com/products/aeries-cars/reviews) By Aeries CARS **Average Rating:** 4.5/5 **Total Reviews:** 5 Aeries Cable and Raceway Systems is intended for the management of electrical deliverables from the conceptual stage, through the design, all the way through construction. The software suite assists engineers, designers, and construction management with the automation of one-line diagrams, control wiring diagrams, load schedules, panel schedules, above-ground and underground raceway drawings, automatic cable routing, and revision control. Reviewers say compared to Advance Steel, Aeries CARS is: - Better at support - More usable - Better at meeting requirements Categories in common with Advance Steel: [MEP](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep) **Compare:** [Advance Steel vs Aeries CARS](https://www.g2.com/compare/advance-steel-vs-aeries-cars) **Compare Aeries CARS with other alternatives:** - [Aeries CARS vs HEC-RAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-hec-ras) - [Aeries CARS vs Trimble SysQue](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-trimble-sysque) - [Aeries CARS vs MagiCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-magicad) - [Aeries CARS vs SolidWorks Flow Simulation](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation) - [Aeries CARS vs AutoPIPE](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-bentley-systems-autopipe) - [Aeries CARS vs Trimble Field Points](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-trimble-field-points) - [Aeries CARS vs SolidWorks Electrical Professional](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-solidworks-electrical-professional) - [Aeries CARS vs Design Master Electrical](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-design-master-electrical) - [Aeries CARS vs Trimble EC-CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-trimble-ec-cad) ### 10. [Trimble EC-CAD](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-ec-cad/reviews) By Trimble **Average Rating:** 4.5/5 **Total Reviews:** 4 EC-CAD was built for contractors who need to create detailed constructible 3D models within AutoCAD MEP. Categories in common with Advance Steel: [MEP](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep) **Compare:** [Advance Steel vs Trimble EC-CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/advance-steel-vs-trimble-ec-cad) **Compare Trimble EC-CAD with other alternatives:** - [Trimble EC-CAD vs HEC-RAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/hec-ras-vs-trimble-ec-cad) - [Trimble EC-CAD vs Trimble SysQue](https://www.g2.com/compare/trimble-ec-cad-vs-trimble-sysque) - [Trimble EC-CAD vs MagiCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/magicad-vs-trimble-ec-cad) - [Trimble EC-CAD vs SolidWorks Flow Simulation](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation-vs-trimble-ec-cad) - [Trimble EC-CAD vs AutoPIPE](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-systems-autopipe-vs-trimble-ec-cad) - [Trimble EC-CAD vs Trimble Field Points](https://www.g2.com/compare/trimble-ec-cad-vs-trimble-field-points) - [Trimble EC-CAD vs SolidWorks Electrical Professional](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-electrical-professional-vs-trimble-ec-cad) - [Trimble EC-CAD vs Design Master Electrical](https://www.g2.com/compare/design-master-electrical-vs-trimble-ec-cad) - [Trimble EC-CAD vs Aeries CARS](https://www.g2.com/compare/aeries-cars-vs-trimble-ec-cad) ## Explore Articles - [What is the top-rated transcription service for enterprises?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-top-rated-transcription-service-for-enterprises) - [Which fleet management software integrates well with GPS](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-fleet-management-software-integrates-well-with-gps) - [Which social media suite offers the most complete publishing and analytics features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-social-media-suite-offers-the-most-complete-publishing-and-analytics-features) - [What is the top-rated social media suite for enterprises?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-top-rated-social-media-suite-for-enterprises) - [Which energy management solutions maintain baseline accuracy across seasonal changes and occupancy fluctuations?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-energy-management-solutions-maintain-baseline-accuracy-across-seasonal-changes-and-occupancy-fluctuations) - [Branding Agencies in Chicago](https://www.g2.com/categories/branding-agencies/locations/chicago-il-us) ## Spotlight Categories - [Social Media Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-mgmt) - [Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-science-and-machine-learning-platforms) - [Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-device-management-mdm)