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RISAConnection

Pricing. Plans start at $1,450 a year. See full pricing · Updated November 10, 2026

RISAConnection is RISA Technologies steel connection design software for US and Canadian codes, with 3D visualization, limit-state reports, and links to RISA-3D, RISAFloor, Revit, and Tekla Structures.

Connection design still drives late-cycle rework when spreadsheets and disconnected details drift from the analysis model. RISAConnection centers steel connection design in one Windows application with a library of shear, moment, brace, base plate, and splice types described on risa.com.

The product page lists Version 17 at US$1,450 per year (verified 10 November 2026) and advertises a free trial through the RISA portal. Seismic connection routines reference AISC 341 and AISC 358, and drawings can export to DXF for coordination.

RISAConnection imports geometry and forces from RISA-3D and RISAFloor, exchanges data with Hilti PROFIS for anchorage, and connects to Tekla Structures. Pair this listing with IDEA StatiCa on the Structural hub when you compare connection design tools.

Specifications

Pricing

Paid (trial)

Platforms

Windows

Used for

Steel connection designSeismic connection checksDXF export for detailsBIM coordination

Used by

Structural engineersSteel detailersConnection designers

Tasks

Model shear connectionsDesign moment connectionsRun limit-state reportsLink to RISA-3D

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Published annual price of US$1,450/yr on the RISA product page
  • Trial registration available through portal.risa.com
  • Tight integration with other RISA structural products

Cons

  • Windows desktop only per RISA system requirements
  • Annual subscription model; confirm renewal terms with RISA
  • Advanced BIM links may need separate licenses for host platforms

Key features

  • Connection library: RISA documents US and Canadian shear, moment, brace, base plate, and splice connections with full 3D visualization on the product page.

  • Seismic design: The same page lists seismic connection design for moment and braced frames per AISC 341 and AISC 358.

  • Reports and DXF: Limit-state reports include code references; connection drawings can export to DXF.

  • Analysis links: Imports geometry, forces, and materials from RISA-3D and RISAFloor.

  • Third-party BIM: Integrates with Revit, Tekla Structures, Archicad paths cited on risa.com, plus Hilti PROFIS for anchorage.

Pricing

Version 17 (annual)

per year

$1,450.00

US$1,450/yr on risa.com/products/risaconnection (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

How much does RISAConnection cost?

RISA lists Version 17 at US$1,450 per year on risa.com/products/risaconnection (verified 10 November 2026). A free trial is available through the RISA customer portal.

Does RISAConnection run on Mac?

RISA publishes Windows 11, Windows 10 (64-bit), and Windows 8.1 (64-bit) support on risa.com/system-requirements. No macOS edition is listed for RISAConnection.

Can RISAConnection export to DXF?

Yes. RISA marketing states connection drawings can be exported to DXF from RISAConnection on the product page.

Does RISAConnection work with Revit or Tekla?

RISA lists integration with Autodesk Revit and Tekla Structures on the RISAConnection product page alongside RISA-3D and RISAFloor imports.

RISAConnection vs IDEA StatiCa for connections?

Both target steel connection design with code-based checks. RISAConnection fits teams already on RISA-3D or RISAFloor, while IDEA StatiCa has its own pricing and BIM links. Compare feature scope on each vendor site before switching.

Tutorials and learning

Sources

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