ArcGIS Urban: 3D planning and zoning tool from Esri. Autodesk Forma: Early-stage planning and design with environmental analysis.
| ArcGIS Urban | Autodesk Forma | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Urban Planning & Design | Urban Planning & Design |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | See website | See website |
| Free tier | — | Free trial |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Made by | Esri | Autodesk |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 2 | 3 |
| Visit | Visit |
ArcGIS Urban features
- 3D zoning and land use
- Plans and projects
- Capacity metrics
- Public sharing
Autodesk Forma features
- Site context and 3D massing
- Sun, daylight, wind and noise analysis
- Revit integration
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.