SAP2000 Alternatives

SAP2000 is described as 'The SAP name has been synonymous with state-of-the-art analytical methods since its introduction over 30 years ago. SAP2000 follows in the same tradition featuring a very sophisticated, intuitive and versatile user interface powered by an unmatched analysis engine and design' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to SAP2000 for Windows, Web-based, Linux and Mac. The best SAP2000 alternative is CalcSteel, which is free. Other great apps like SAP2000 are Robot Structural Analysis Professional, Estru3D, CloudCalc and Abaqus Unified FEA.

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  1. CalcSteel icon
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    Free browser-based structural steel editor with 3D CAD, FEM solver, 640+ profiles, and design verification against 5 international codes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  2. Robot™ Structural Analysis Professional software provides engineers with advanced BIM-integrated analysis and design tools to understand the behavior of any structure type and verify code compliance.

    38 Robot Structural Analysis Professional alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Estru3D icon
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    SourceForge presents the Estru3D project. Estru3D is an open source application. SourceForge provides the world's largest selection of Open Source Software. Structural analysis using the Stiffness Matrix...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. CloudCalc icon
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    CloudCalc provides cloud based structural analysis software. Perform 3D structural analysis on computers, tablets, and smartphones.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  5. The Abaqus Unified FEA product suite offers powerful and complete solutions for both routine and sophisticated engineering problems covering a vast spectrum of industrial applications. For example, in the automotive industry engineering work groups can consider full vehicle...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. sas-civil icon
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    SAS-CIVIL is intented as a finite elements menthod software, with application oriented to civil and structural engineer, it is designed in two modules, one for analisys and another for desing, all under GNU license.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. SkyCiv icon
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    SkyCiv Engineering offers cloud based structural analysis software for engineers. Offering a beam, truss and frame calculator and a full 3D Structural Design.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. SDC Verifier icon
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    SDC Verifier is an all-in-one software solution for structural design, FEA analysis, and verification according to design codes and standards. SDC Verifier can be used independently or as an extension to Ansys Mechanical, Femap, and Simcenter 3D.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Resultant icon
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    Resultant is a website that contains a small variety of tools for engineering students (primarily civil and mechanical). The focus was on ease and speed of use, with straightforward export that could be put into an assignment or lab report and look professional but simple.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. SkyCiv Structural 3D is a powerful structural analysis and design software on the cloud. Nothing to install or download and users can subscribe on a month-to-month basis so there's no life long commitment. It's also free to get started.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. RISA-3D icon
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    Superior structural engineering software for analysis and design by RISA Technologies, Inc.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. CivilFEM icon
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    CivilFEM is powered by the industry-leading finite element solver Marc, from MSC Software. Coupled with an easy-to-use graphical user interface designed for civil engineers by the civil engineers at Ingeciber, CivilFEM powered by Marc provides sophisticated system-level...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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