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RISA-3D

Pricing. Plans start at $2,290 a year. See full pricing · Updated November 10, 2026

RISA-3D is RISA Technologies 3D structural analysis and design software for steel, concrete, wood, masonry, and aluminum buildings and industrial structures, with FE analysis, BIM links, and Version 23 at USD $2,290 per year.

RISA-3D targets engineers who need one desktop model for gravity and lateral systems across multiple materials. Marketing on risa.com covers buildings, tanks, towers, culverts, and industrial structures with finite-element meshing, P-Delta, spectra, and time-history tools.

The product page shows Version 23 at USD $2,290 per year (verified 10 November 2026) and points to a free trial via the RISA portal. Recent release notes on the page cite support for ASCE 7-22 and AISC 360-22 (16th Edition).

RISA-3D exchanges data with RISAFloor, RISAFoundation, RISAConnection, Autodesk Revit, Tekla Structures, Archicad, and SDS2. See RISA Revit Link and the Structural hub for related listings.

Specifications

Pricing

Paid (trial)

Platforms

Windows

Used for

3D building analysisLateral system designMulti-material structuresBIM coordination

Used by

Structural engineersBuilding designersIndustrial engineers

Tasks

Mesh FE modelsRun spectra analysisDesign steel membersExchange with Revit

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Published USD $2,290/yr for Version 23 on risa.com
  • Free trial registration on portal.risa.com
  • Broad material and structure types in one model

Cons

  • Windows-only desktop per RISA system requirements
  • Annual subscription; confirm network licenses with RISA
  • BIM links may need separate host software licenses

Key features

  • Multi-material design: RISA lists steel, concrete, wood, masonry, and aluminum structures on the RISA-3D product page.

  • Advanced analysis: P-Delta, eigenvalue, response-spectrum, and time-history tools are documented on risa.com.

  • Code updates: Marketing cites ASCE 7-22 and AISC 360-22 (16th Edition) support in recent updates.

  • Suite integration: Links to RISAFloor, RISAFoundation, and RISAConnection for a connected RISA workflow.

  • BIM links: Imports and exports with Revit, Tekla Structures, Archicad, and SDS2 per the product page.

Pricing

Version 23 (annual)

per year

$2,290.00

USD $2,290/yr on risa.com/products/risa-3d (verified 10 November 2026).

Prices come from each vendor’s public listings and can change. Double-check the current price on the vendor site before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What is the RISA-3D price?

RISA lists Version 23 at USD $2,290 per year on risa.com/products/risa-3d (verified 10 November 2026). A free trial is available through the RISA portal.

Does RISA-3D run on Mac or Linux?

RISA publishes Windows 11, Windows 10 (64-bit), and Windows 8.1 (64-bit) support on risa.com/system-requirements. macOS and Linux are not listed.

Can RISA-3D integrate with Revit?

Yes. RISA documents integration with Autodesk Revit on the RISA-3D product page alongside Tekla Structures and Archicad.

What analysis types does RISA-3D include?

The product page lists finite-element meshing, P-Delta, eigenvalue, response-spectrum, and time-history analysis for structural models.

Who is RISA-3D for?

RISA positions RISA-3D for engineers designing steel, concrete, wood, masonry, and aluminum structures from buildings to industrial facilities. Confirm code support for your jurisdiction on risa.com.

Tutorials and learning

Sources

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