Autodesk Revit

Free trial only

BIM for architecture

Free tier & pricing

Self-serve 30-day free trial of the full BIM product; it expires automatically with no permanent free tier outside student/edu licenses.

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The short answer

Revit is Autodesk's building information modeling (BIM) platform for designing buildings and documentation.

The facts

Pricing
Paid · Free trial only
Free tier
No
Runs in browser
No
Platforms
Windows
2D / 3D
Good 3D
Learning curve
Moderate
Export formats

The catch

  • Desktop install only — no browser version.
  • The paid plan is annual billing only.

Best for

Professional architectural BIM

Autodesk Revit: questions, answered

Is Autodesk Revit free?

Not really — Autodesk Revit offers a free trial rather than a lasting free tier. Self-serve 30-day free trial of the full BIM product; it expires automatically with no permanent free tier outside student/edu licenses. After the trial it costs Paid.

What platforms does Autodesk Revit run on?

Autodesk Revit is available on Windows. It is a desktop install with no browser version.

Does Autodesk Revit do 3D and photorealistic renders?

Autodesk Revit supports 3D with good 3d render quality. For fully photorealistic output you may want a heavier tool.

Is Autodesk Revit easy to learn?

Moderate to pick up. Professional architectural BIM