Autodesk Forma: Early-stage planning and design with environmental analysis. Google Earth: Explore the world in 3D with satellite imagery.
| Autodesk Forma | Google Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Urban Planning & Design | 3D Cities & Digital Twins |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | Free trial | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Made by | Autodesk | |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Not allowed |
| Export / print images | Check terms | With conditions |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Not allowed |
| Visits from MapTools | 3 | 4 |
| Visit | Visit |
Autodesk Forma features
- Site context and 3D massing
- Sun, daylight, wind and noise analysis
- Revit integration
Google Earth features
- Global imagery and 3D
- Projects and placemarks
- KML import
- Historical imagery (Pro)
Commercial or promotional use of Google Earth imagery is prohibited. A handful of static images may be exported for non-commercial uses such as blogs or education, with attribution. Embedding Google Earth in websites or apps is not allowed.
Google Earth alternativesSummary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.