Autodesk Forma vs. Orbital Stack

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Autodesk Forma
Score 8.7 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
Orbital Stack
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
Orbital Stack is a CFD web-based software that provides earlier qualitative guidance, comparing a large number of design options on shape/massing and land -use, while highlighting any potential red flags. It allows for the realization of a variety of climate-conscious, high-performance developments not previously feasible due to cost and/or time constraints associated with traditional studies. Orbital Stack is a digital climate-analysis tool built by developers in wind and…
$0
per month per user
Pricing
Autodesk FormaOrbital Stack
Editions & Modules
Monthly
$185
per month per user
Yearly
$1,460
per year per user
3-Year
$4,380
3 year per user
Basic
$249
per month per user
Standard
$499
per month per user
Premium
$999
per month per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Autodesk FormaOrbital Stack
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsOrbital Stack also offers services like Rapid CFD Simulations, Full CFD Simulations, Additional AI Simulations, and Consulting Sessions for an additional cost.
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User Ratings
Autodesk FormaOrbital Stack
Likelihood to Recommend
8.7
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
7.7
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Autodesk FormaOrbital Stack
Likelihood to Recommend
Autodesk
It is well suited in helping the team analyze plan changes for change orders. It is good for plan file organization and keeping the entire team on the same page. It is not well suited for adding the client to the project as sometimes it can be too much information for them
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Orbital Stack
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Pros
Autodesk
  • Cloud model access.
  • Easy collaboration between users in different locations.
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Cons
Autodesk
  • Stop renaming the product (BIM 360, BIM Collaborate Pro, Autodesk Construction Cloud).
  • A desktop app would be nice.
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Orbital Stack
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Usability
Autodesk
Because it is very user friendly and it also adapts the software to the device... For example , iPads are more Superintendent friendly and the desktop version is more useful for PM and Project Engineers. I also like that theres versions of the software that are on our desktop or ipad, so when we have a network failure we are still able to do the majority of our work
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Alternatives Considered
Autodesk
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.
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Orbital Stack
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Return on Investment
Autodesk
  • 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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Orbital Stack
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