The 80/20 Rule of Structural Analysis

Why pay thousands for features you rarely use? AutoCalcs provides the essential 80% of structural analysis tools for a fraction of the price-or completely free.

The Problem with Traditional Software

For decades, structural engineering software has been dominated by a few giant companies. Their business model is simple: build a massive, all-encompassing suite of tools that can handle every conceivable scenario, from skyscraper seismic analysis to complex non-linear dynamics.

The result? Bloated software packages that cost thousands of dollars per year.

But here's the reality: most engineers only use about 20% of those features. For the vast majority of day-to-day work—designing beams, checking frames, verifying trusses—you don't need a spectral response analyser or a wind tunnel simulator. You need a reliable, fast, and accessible tool for that everyday work (with results checked by a qualified engineer before use on real projects).

Enter AutoCalcs

We built AutoCalcs with a different philosophy. Instead of trying to do everything, we focused on the essentials most engineers use every week. We stripped away the bloat, the legacy code, and the aggressive sales tactics.

What remains is a streamlined, browser-based tool that handles core structural analysis tasks with speed and a clear, inspectable workflow.

Zero Friction, Maximum Efficiency

One of the biggest frustrations with traditional software is the friction. Requesting a quote, waiting for a sales call, downloading a 2GB installer, managing license keys... it's a headache.

AutoCalcs removes all of that. You open the URL, and you're modelling. No signup is required to use the full analysis engine. We believe that if the tool is good enough, you'll want to sign up to save your projects/settings in the cloud-but we won't force you.

Transparency & Benchmarks

Structural engineering is built on trust. We don't ask you to take our word for it—we publish benchmarks so you can review the evidence. Our core engines are benchmarked against textbook solutions and industry-standard cases on the scenarios we document publicly.