--- description: Review of Autodesk Forma Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Autodesk Forma | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Estimating Software](/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) > [Autodesk Forma](/software/390033/autodesk-construction-cloud) # Autodesk Forma Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/390033/autodesk-construction-cloud Page: 1 / 90\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/390033/autodesk-construction-cloud?page=2) > Autodesk Forma provides best-in-class solutions to unite office and field teams throughout the entire project lifecycle. Connect workflows and collaborate securely from one single source of truth. Built on a unified platform and common data environment, with construction specific products including Forma Build, Forma Takeoff, and Forma Estimate to empower teams to deliver smarter, faster, and with confidence. Autodesk Construction Cloud is now part of Autodesk Forma. Product names have been updated, though some resources may still reflect previous branding. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 2212 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 2212 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Autodesk - **Location**: San Rafael, US - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Other - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Imaging - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting Integration - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Annotations - Archiving & Retention - Assembly Takeoff - Audit Management - Audit Trail - BIM Modeling - Bid Management - Bill of Materials - Billing & Invoicing - Budget Management - Budget Tracking - CRM ## Integrations (97 total) - 3D Repo - Acuite - Airtable - Amazon S3 - ArcGIS - ArcGIS GeoBIM - Artifact - Asana - Assemble - Assemble - Assignar - AutoCAD - Basecamp - Billd - Billy ... and 82 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Safety Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4699/safety-management/software) - [Punch List Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4349/punch-list/software) - [Real Estate Property Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4672/property/software) - [Other Construction Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4914/other-construction/software) - [Collaboration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4138/collaboration/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Cloud-based platform runs smoothly right inside a web browser. > > **Cons**: Premium cost structure can be restrictive for boutique architecture firms. BIM software ecosystem reliance means it functions best if you already use Autodesk. > > It is a game-changer for massing studies. Forma replaces tedious manual calculations with rapid, data-backed design insights, making it an essential tool for forward-thinking design teams. ----- ### "Estimator/Project Manager" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *12 April 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use and navigate. I like the subcontractor database, but it could help with the calling of each individual subcontractor. The email tends to get ignored. > > **Cons**: No assistance reaching out to subcontractors. Like I said before they do not always care to look at the email sent out. Plus the cost seams to just keep getting more and more expensive for the platform in total. > > Has been helpful for us finding new projects and winning projects as a subcontractor and a Gengeral contractor. ----- ### "Dependable Coordination Tool with Room for Navigation Improvements" — 4.0/5 > **Erica** | *20 August 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It significantly improves cross-functional communication and team collaboration by centralizing project tracking and reporting into a single reliable workflow. > > **Cons**: Handling large volumes of project data requires too much manual organization, and occasional system lag paired with slow customer support response times can slow down turnaround. > > Autodesk Forma provides a solid foundation for cross-functional communication and project reporting, making team alignment straightforward. While handling large volumes of data still requires extra manual organization and navigation can feel cumbersome at times, it remains an effective and dependable tool for managing complex workflows. ----- ### "worst customer service" — 1.0/5 > **Kaleb** | *10 August 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Organizational Management the software is great when it works and will let you into the project. everything is easy to search through > > **Cons**: Customer Support is the worst I have experienced. couldn't be more unhappy with how they respond. I cant be the only one unhappy with their customer service. > > I have tried to contact anyone at Autodesk for about 2 weeks. you cannot get anyone on the phone. then the emails take around 3 hours to get a response if you are lucky. when I finally got ahold of a salesman he said that's just the way they do things. ----- ### "Faster, More Informed Early\\-Stage Design and Planning" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *9 September 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Autodesk Forma makes early-stage design and planning much faster and more visual. I like being able to quickly explore different concepts, understand site constraints, and compare options without having to build everything out in detail first. The interface is fairly intuitive, especially if you’re already familiar with Autodesk products. > > **Cons**: There is still a bit of a learning curve when you first start using it, and some of the more advanced workflows are not always obvious\\. I’d also like to see deeper functionality and smoother integration between Forma and some of the other Autodesk tools so there is less duplication as a project progresses\\. > > Overall, my experience has been positive. Forma is particularly useful during the early planning and conceptual design stages because it helps you get to useful information quickly and makes it easier to evaluate different options. It doesn’t replace every tool needed later in the design process, but it does a good job of making the front end of that process faster and more informed. ----- Page: 1 / 90\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/390033/autodesk-construction-cloud?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/390033/autodesk-construction-cloud) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data