Autodesk Forma: Early-stage planning and design with environmental analysis. CesiumJS: Open-source 3D globe and 3D Tiles rendering in the browser.
| Autodesk Forma | CesiumJS | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Urban Planning & Design | Map Libraries & SDKs |
| Pricing model | Paid | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | Free trial | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | Apache-2.0 |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Web | JavaScript |
| Made by | Autodesk | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Allowed |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 3 | 4 |
| Visit | Visit |
Autodesk Forma features
- Site context and 3D massing
- Sun, daylight, wind and noise analysis
- Revit integration
CesiumJS features
- 3D globe with terrain
- 3D Tiles streaming
- Time-dynamic data
- Works with Cesium ion
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.