--- description: Review of Revit Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Revit | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Floor Plan Software](/directory/4778/floor-plan-software/software) > [Revit](/software/422899/revit) # Revit Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/422899/revit Page: 1 / 21\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/422899/revit?page=2) > Revit is a building information modelling (BIM) software that helps constructions companies, structural engineers, architects and mechanical, engineering and plumbing (MEP) service providers manage designing, 3D visualization, analysis and other construction operations. Revit includes communication management tools, which lets teams share files, simultaneously work on projects and add notes or annotations on designs in a shared workspace to facilitate collaboration across multiple departments. Features include process design and documentation, 2D sheets import/export, construction coordination, fabrication management and more. Additionally, engineers can generate a variety of model-based designs such as elevations, floor plans and 3D views. Revit supports integration with Autodesk Insight 360 application, which allows managers to gain insight into operations and utilization of resources to handle energy and environmental performance throughout the construction lifecycle. Pricing includes monthly/annual subscriptions and support is extended via phone, documentation and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 484 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 484 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Autodesk - **Location**: San Rafael, US - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$365.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Monthly plan: $365/month Yearly plan: $2,910/year 3-year plan: $8,730 every 3 years Contact Autodesk sales for more information on pricing and current promotions and discounts. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese - **Available Countries**: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore and 8 more ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Design & Modeling - 3D Imaging - 3D Modeling - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Animation - Annotations - BIM Modeling - Bill of Materials Management - Bills of Material - Building Information Model - CAD Tools - Change Management - Collaboration Tools - Communication Management - Component Library - Configurable Workflow - Configuration Management - Conflict Tracking ## Integrations (5 total) - AutoCAD - Autodesk Forma - Dynamo Software - Enscape - Navisworks ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Floor Plan Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4778/floor-plan-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Floor Plan Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4778/floor-plan-software/software) - [Other Construction Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4914/other-construction/software) - [3D CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4384/3d-cad/software) - [3D Architecture Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4314/3d-architecture/software) - [Architecture Design Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4182/architecture/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Additionally, the software offers robust documentation capabilities, allowing for the seamless generation of detailed construction drawings and quantity takeoffs directly from the 3D model. Its strong ecosystem also provides exceptional multi-discipline interoperability, making it easy to integrate structural analysis tools and coordinate complex projects across large engineering and architectural teams. Once you push past the initial learning phase, the organized ribbon layout and customizable keyboard shortcuts make the user interface efficient for day-to-day modeling. > > **Cons**: On the downside, Revit is notoriously performance-heavy, meaning large models can quickly become sluggish and demand powerful hardware alongside meticulous file management like worksets and purging to stay functional. The user interface features a dense, cluttered layout with a steep learning curve that makes onboarding beginners difficult, as mastering custom families, templates, and parameters takes months of dedicated practice. Furthermore, its weak native rendering engine lacks modern visual quality and speed, almost always forcing users to rely on external third-party plugins to achieve client-ready, photorealistic results. > > Revit is an indispensable backbone for modern engineering and design workflows, completely transforming how structural models and construction documents are coordinated. While navigating the dense, cluttered layout of the user interface can be daunting at first and requires a significant time investment to master, it eventually becomes second nature for efficient day-to-day modeling. Despite coming with a heavy price tag, performance bottlenecks on massive files, and frustrating native rendering limitations that require third-party plugins, the sheer efficiency, parametric coordination, and multi-discipline power Revit brings to complex projects make it hard to imagine working without it. ----- ### "Revit is a very powerful industry tool" — 4.0/5 > **Michael** | *6 January 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I enjoy it's function ability of how every aspect works as one model. Plans, Sections and Schedules all work together and change together as modifications are made. Visualization and documentation also work in the same way. > > **Cons**: Very steep learning curve along with it's Performance and Stability issues can make it difficult to operate by someone that is not sufficiently trained and has experience. > > It is a powerful industry standard that is accepted as a True BIM Tool and not just a drafting program. It has allowed me to enable coordination, automate documentation and integrate data the way other tools cannot. ----- ### "Gives you what you want if you have the experience" — 4.0/5 > **Peter** | *12 February 2026* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's compatibility with all the disciplines, mechanical, architectural, civil, landscaping etc. also the functionality to help with designs > > **Cons**: The model has to be built perfectly to allow all the designs to run smoothly. When using it to design you really need a lot of experience > > Very good. It's a staple of my drafting. It can be frustrating but there's good communities that have workarounds ----- ### "The backbone of the Architecture industry" — 5.0/5 > **Colby** | *24 April 2026* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: You can essentially create 3D models and 2D drafting simultaneously. If you get good with creating templates, you can almost automate the drafting process while modelling the building. The interface is subdivided very well, which makes navigation very straightforward as well. > > **Cons**: When it fatally crashes while working on a project. Thankfully, they’ve implemented a recovery option, so work doesn’t get lost the way it once did. > > Revit is the backbone of the architecture industry, and is the main resource for bringing architectural visions into constructable reality. I am able to effectively collaborate with both coworkers and consultants very efficiently. ----- ### "everyone should use this" — 5.0/5 > **abdiel** | *4 December 2025* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I've personally been using revit for years and its unmatched. Currently there is not another complete program that competes with this. Industry standard. Love working on something one thing and it being reflected and reused 4-5 times in BIM and other type of informations. Truly complete product. > > **Cons**: There was a problem my team encountered with the few customizations regarding visibility and visually impaired team members. Some members couldnt see blue very well and there are some things that you cant change in the program. > > Overall a fantastic product that barely needs notes. I do think there should be AI implementation for communication with your project, not design. A chat bot designed to asked things about your project. ----- Page: 1 / 21\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/422899/revit?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/422899/revit) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data