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Autodesk Forma vs Hypar
Both are professional tools for architecture & urban planning. Hypar has a lower monthly price.
Autodesk FormaAutodesk (US, EU servers available via enterprise)GDPR: UnknownStandalone $185/month or $1,445/year · free trial
Stronger on 0 of the 1 points, with a clear difference
HyparHypar Inc. (US)GDPR: UnknownPersonal: free (max. 3 projects) · free trial
Stronger on 1 of the 1 points, with a clear difference
The key differences
- Hypar is cheaper: $100 per month, against $185 for Autodesk Forma.
| Criterion | Autodesk Forma | Hypar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Standalone $185/month or $1,445/year | Personal: free (max. 3 projects) |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Origin | Outside EU | Outside EU |
Choose Autodesk Forma if…
- what you're looking for: 3D massing studies in the browser
- what you're looking for: sun, daylight and wind analysis
- what you're looking for: noise and microclimate analysis
Choose Hypar if…
- you care about the monthly price
- what you're looking for: generative design for AEC projects
- what you're looking for: import into Revit as fully fledged BIM objects
Features of Autodesk Forma
- 3D mass studies in the browser
- Sun, daylight and wind analysis
- Noise and microclimate analysis
- Embodied carbon analysis
- AI-driven site optioneering
- Automatic area metrics
- Forma Board for collaboration
- Integration with Revit, Rhino and Dynamo
Features of Hypar
- Generative design for AEC projects
- Import into Revit as fully fledged BIM objects
- Automatic measurement of floor plans
- AI suggestions for furniture and equipment
- Collaboration via open BIM standards
- Integration with SkyCiv for structural design
- Workspace planning for office environments
- Open-source Elements BIM format
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Autodesk Forma or Hypar?
- Hypar has a lower monthly price. What matters more to you determines the choice; the table puts everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: Autodesk Forma or Hypar?
- Autodesk Forma: Standalone $185/month or $1,445/year; included in the AEC Collection ($3,430/year); 30-day free trial. Hypar: Personal: free (max. 3 projects); Professional: $100/month or $1,000/year per user; Studio (20+ seats): on request.
- Which is safer for your data: Autodesk Forma or Hypar?
- On the GDPR profile they do not clearly differ (unknown and unknown). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for architecture & urban planning.
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