| Feature | CivilTech Studio | STAAD.Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Install | None: runs in a browser | Windows desktop application |
| Whole-building 3D frame analysis | No | Yes: its main job |
| Isolated and combined footing design to IS 456 | Yes: pad, sloped, stepped, combined footings and pile caps | Through STAAD Foundation Advanced, a separate Bentley product |
| Using STAAD results | Imports the STAAD.Pro Support Reactions table (and ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000) | N/A |
| Pricing | Free plan (20 saved projects); paid plans from ₹1,000/month | Subscription from Bentley or a dealer; ask for a quote |
Which should you use?
Use STAAD.Pro to analyse the frame. CivilTech Studio does not replace it. Use CivilTech Studio when you need IS 456 footings, retaining walls or member checks without a desktop licence on every machine.
Sources
STAAD.Pro details come from its own pages, checked on 2 November 2026. Products change; tell us at support if something here is out of date.
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