BuildSoft Diamonds
Belgian FEM software for steel, concrete and timber with euro prices per month
Quick Overview
| Company | BuildSoft |
|---|---|
| Category | Structural Engineering Software |
| Headquarters | Merelbeke, Belgium |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Belgium (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | FEM structural analysis, Eurocode and AISC/ACI checks, steel stability verification, concrete reinforcement and crack widths, timber trusses, free 30-day trial |
| Pricing | Webshop, VAT excluded: Diamonds 2D Starter from €144 a month, 3D Plus from €463 a month, 3D Full from €685 a month; monthly or yearly |
| Best For | Small and mid-size engineering offices that want published monthly prices and Belgian support |
| Replaces | STAAD.Pro |
Detailed Review
BuildSoft states in its terms that it is registered in Belgium under number BE 0439 002 796, with its registered office at Hundelgemsesteenweg 244-1, 9820 Merelbeke. The site's navigation places BuildSoft within the StruSoft Group.
BuildSoft markets Diamonds as easy-to-use FEM software and offers a 30-day full-access trial with no credit card. Its home page lists Eurocode and AISC/ACI support.
Steel, concrete and timber in Diamonds
BuildSoft says Diamonds verifies strength and stability of steel structures such as industrial halls, roofs, trusses and frames. For concrete it covers floor slabs, foundations, rafts, walls and 3D buildings with reinforcement, cracked deformation and crack widths.
Timber work includes 2D or 3D wooden trusses and beam grids, with strength, stability and creep.
Webshop prices for BuildSoft Diamonds
The BuildSoft webshop lists Diamonds 2D Starter from €144 a month, 3D Plus from €463 a month and 3D Full from €685 a month. Subscriptions can be monthly or yearly, and prices exclude VAT.
PowerConnect for steel connections starts at €100 a month and BIM Expert at €100 a month.
BuildSoft Diamonds compared with STAAD.Pro
BuildSoft publishes monthly prices, while STAAD.Pro lists €3,238 for a 12-month subscription. The cheapest Diamonds plan costs about as much over a year as STAAD.Pro's entry price, so the comparison depends on the plan.
Limitations to Consider
Diamonds 2D Starter is limited to 2D models by its name, and larger 3D work needs the €463 or €685 plans. BuildSoft's privacy policy names Freshdesk (Freshworks Inc) for support and Google Analytics, which are US services. For a Swedish sister product in the same group see FEM-Design.
Who Should Use BuildSoft Diamonds
Small European offices that want a Belgian vendor with monthly pricing and a trial.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Belgian company number and address in the terms
- Public monthly prices in euros
- 30-day trial without credit card
- Eurocode plus AISC/ACI support stated
- Steel, concrete and timber in one program
Cons
- Prices exclude VAT and 3D plans cost more
- Privacy policy names US services such as Freshdesk and Google Analytics
- Data location not stated
- Fewer analysis types listed than STAAD.Pro
Alternatives to BuildSoft Diamonds
Other European structural engineering software worth comparing before you decide:
See all European structural engineering software or compare them directly against STAAD.Pro on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. BuildSoft is registered in Belgium and sells Diamonds for steel, concrete and timber analysis. STAAD.Pro is made by Bentley Systems in the United States.
The BuildSoft webshop lists Diamonds 2D Starter from €144 a month, 3D Plus from €463 a month and 3D Full from €685 a month, excluding VAT.
BuildSoft states full Eurocode and AISC/ACI support on its home page. The pages we read do not list other national codes.