The Autodesk Forma Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Autodesk Forma in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Autodesk Forma
The Insider’s Guide
Construction management suite for documents, bids and models
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among project management tools, read from Autodesk Forma’s own pages.
Made by Autodesk · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Autodesk Forma’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Autodesk Forma’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 38 of the 149 other project management tools we grade
Autodesk Forma, the product line formerly sold as Autodesk Construction Cloud, covers document management, bid management, model coordination and field project management for general contractors, specialty contractors and owners. It is sold as bundles for model management, preconstruction and construction operations, or as individual products.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Autodesk Forma, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Every bundle is Get a Quote with no price shown, and the Try it free button states no length or terms.
- 1
Best for construction document and model coordination on a quote
Autodesk Forma covers documents, bids, model coordination and project management in three bundles.
- 2
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 3
Document management
Keeps project documents in one place from design through operations.
- 4
Bid management
Finds and compares builders through a crowd-sourced construction network.
- 5
Model coordination
Detects clashes in design models so they can be resolved before construction.
- 6
A 2.2 GPA, above 38 of 149
That is against the other project management tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
The plain part of Autodesk Forma you could make: documents and reports. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
Autodesk Forma at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Autodesk
- Category
- Project Management
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
- Store rating
- 4.7 on the App Store, 21,636 ratings
The report card
Best for construction document and model coordination on a quote
Autodesk Forma covers documents, bids, model coordination and project management in three bundles. Every bundle is Get a Quote with no price shown, and the Try it free button states no length or terms.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No prices are published: every bundle is Get a Quote, and pricing may be by user, project or account. |
| Free plan and trial | D | A Try it free button appears but no length or terms are stated. A 30-day money-back guarantee is not a trial. |
| Features | B | Document management, bid management, model coordination and project management, with Autodesk AI. Nothing in the listing shows a gap. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Projects, models and bundles have to be set up first. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, iPhone and Android. No desktop app or integrations list on the pages read. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Autodesk Forma is for
- Fits if you run big projects with models and drawings to coordinate
- Works for firms already buying through Autodesk sales
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a published price, as every bundle is a quote
- Not for you if you want a clear trial, as none has terms on the page
- Watch out: regional sites exist, so products and prices may differ outside the US
- Watch out: pricing may be by user, project or account, so quotes are hard to compare
Good to know
Good for
- General contractors running projects from design to closeout
- Specialty contractors planning fabrication and field work
- Owners tracking construction costs across a portfolio
Worth knowing
- No prices are published: every bundle on the pricing page is a Get a Quote button.
- The site says pricing can be by user, project or account, and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Regional sites exist for several countries, so products and prices may differ outside the US.
- The pages read show a Try it free button but state no trial length or terms.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Autodesk Forma's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No prices are published: every bundle is Get a Quote, and pricing may be by user, project or account.
We could not confirm Autodesk Forma’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. construction.autodesk.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Construction management suite for documents, bids and models. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, AI features, documents, reports.
Document management, bid management, model coordination and project management, with Autodesk AI.
- Document management
- Keeps project documents in one place from design through operations.
- Bid management
- Finds and compares builders through a crowd-sourced construction network.
- Model coordination
- Detects clashes in design models so they can be resolved before construction.
- Project management
- Configurable RFIs, submittals and daily reports connecting field and office teams.
- Three bundles
- Model Management, Preconstruction and Construction Operations bundles each combine several named products.
- Autodesk AI
- Autodesk says its AI helps automate construction workflows and surface insights.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Autodesk Forma is made by Autodesk.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
38/149
Other project management tools it is graded above
Autodesk Forma's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 38 of the 149 other project management tools we grade, and level with 31.
It stands best on features (B, above 76 of 149) and worst on free plan and trial (D, above 13).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 150 project management tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Autodesk Forma’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 35 of 149
- DFree plan and trialAbove 13 of 149
- BFeaturesAbove 76 of 149
- CEase of useAbove 7 of 149
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 26 of 149
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of Autodesk Forma you could make: documents and reports. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 80 of the 149 other project management tools grade higher.
What you could make
- Documents and reports: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- An API that other software can build on.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Autodesk Forma’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Procore, Fieldwire, ProjectSight, Raken and SmartPM
The 5 tools Autodesk Forma is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
Procore
Paid
Construction management platform with unlimited users.
- Autodesk Forma also covers documents and reports.
- 2.0GPA
Fieldwire
Free plan · from $39/mo
Jobsite task, plan and punch list management.
- Fieldwire has a free plan. Autodesk Forma does not.
- Autodesk Forma also covers documents.
- Fieldwire also covers tasks and forms.
- 2.2GPA
ProjectSight
Free plan · from $29/mo
Construction project management from Trimble.
- ProjectSight has a free plan. Autodesk Forma does not.
- Autodesk Forma also covers documents.
- 1.6GPA
Raken
From $23/mo
Field reporting and time tracking app for construction crews.
- Autodesk Forma also covers documents.
- Raken also covers tasks, time tracking, time clock and dashboards.
- 1.6GPA
SmartPM
Free trial · from $12/yr
Schedule analytics and controls for construction projects.
- Only Autodesk Forma lists iOS and Android apps.
- Autodesk Forma also covers documents.
- SmartPM also covers Gantt & timelines and dashboards.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Autodesk Forma free?
No. Autodesk Forma is a paid product.
What platforms does Autodesk Forma work on?
Autodesk Forma is available on Web, iOS and Android.
How is Autodesk Forma rated?
Autodesk Forma's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21,636 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Autodesk Forma have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Autodesk Forma is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does Autodesk Forma have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Autodesk Forma is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Autodesk Forma open source?
Autodesk Forma is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Autodesk Forma have an API?
Yes. Autodesk Forma offers a public API, according to its own site.
Who makes Autodesk Forma?
Autodesk Forma is made by Autodesk.
What are the alternatives to Autodesk Forma?
The closest alternatives to Autodesk Forma in our directory are Procore, Fieldwire, ProjectSight, Raken and SmartPM.
How does Autodesk Forma compare with other project management tools?
Autodesk Forma's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 38 of the 149 other project management tools we grade, and level with 31.
Could I make my own version of Autodesk Forma?
The plain part of Autodesk Forma you could make: documents and reports.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Autodesk Forma’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Autodesk's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Autodesk. Prices change, so check construction.autodesk.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Autodesk Forma, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/autodesk-construction-cloud
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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