MapTools
Autodesk Forma
vs
UrbanSim

Autodesk Forma: Early-stage planning and design with environmental analysis. UrbanSim: Land use and real estate market simulation for regions.

Autodesk FormaUrbanSim
CategoryUrban Planning & DesignUrban Planning & Design
Pricing modelPaidEnterprise
Starts atSee websiteSee website
Free tierFree trial—
Open sourceNoNo
Software licence——
API——
PlatformsWebWeb, Python
Made byAutodesk—
Commercial useCheck termsCheck terms
Export / print imagesCheck termsCheck terms
Offline / cachingCheck termsCheck terms
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Autodesk Forma features

  • Site context and 3D massing
  • Sun, daylight, wind and noise analysis
  • Revit integration
Autodesk Forma alternatives

UrbanSim features

  • Land use simulation
  • Scenario planning
  • Development pro formas
  • Integration with travel models
UrbanSim alternatives

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