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Autodesk Forma vs. magicplan

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Autodesk Forma
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Autodesk Forma (formerly Spacemaker) is an AI 3D modeling technology designed to help users discover smarter ways to maximize the potential of a building site. It was developed by Spacemaker in Oslo, and acquired by Autodesk November 2020.
$185
per month per user
magicplan
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
magicplan is an app for home contractors used to create and share floor plans, field reports, and estimates, while in the field. This mobile and cloud software is used to capture interior spaces, and also assists in the planning, estimating, and scheduling of jobs for contractors.
$39.99
per month
Pricing
Autodesk Formamagicplan
Editions & Modules
Monthly
$185
per month per user
Yearly
$1,460
per year per user
3-Year
$4,380
3 year per user
Report
$39.99
per month
Estimate
$89.99
per month
Enterprise
Custom
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Autodesk Formamagicplan
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details—17% discount for annual pricing.
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Community Pulse
Autodesk Formamagicplan
Considered Both Products
Autodesk Forma
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Autodesk Forma
I didn't select Forma; we are forced to use what the Architects and General Contractors set up for a given project. There is really no alternative to the cloud model hosting aspect of what Forma does, but for documents, I would not use it if given the choice.
magicplan

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User Ratings
Autodesk Formamagicplan
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(0 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Usability
6.5
(0 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Autodesk Formamagicplan
Likelihood to Recommend
It is well suited for firms that want to coordinate multiple disciplines. I would say Forma is less ideal for smaller-scale projects.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Pros
  • Cloud model access.
  • Easy collaboration between users in different locations.
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Cons
  • Submittals are very confusing as to what's the latest version.
  • Drawings are very slow to load.
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Usability
The website is very easy to use; everything is labeled correctly and is pretty self-explanatory.
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Alternatives Considered
I didn't select Forma; we are forced to use what the Architects and General Contractors set up for a given project. There is really no alternative to the cloud model hosting aspect of what Forma does, but for documents, I would not use it if given the choice.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Return on Investment
  • It has allowed us to work with larger architectural firms.
  • We have been able to coordinate earlier in the project life cycle and more often.
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