Oasys GSA
London structural analysis software from the software division of Arup
Quick Overview
| Company | Oasys (software division of Arup) |
|---|---|
| Category | Structural Engineering Software |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1976 |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Structural analysis and design, bidirectional links with Revit, Grasshopper and LS-DYNA, Rhino plug-in, standalone, network and international network licences, traceable model and code checks |
| Pricing | Not shown on the pages we read |
| Best For | Engineers on parametric and BIM workflows who already know Arup tools |
| Replaces | STAAD.Pro |
Detailed Review
Oasys describes itself as the software division of Arup, established in 1976 as the software house of Arup. The terms page gives the address 8 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 4BJ, and the contact page lists offices in London, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Copenhagen.
The pages we read do not name the exact legal entity that signs licence contracts.
What GSA does
Oasys states that GSA designs, models and verifies buildings, bridges and complex structures, and stresses that geometry, loads, solver inputs and code checks are visible and auditable. The product page lists links to Revit, Grasshopper and LS-DYNA.
A Rhino plug-in needs a GSA licence and is downloaded from within Rhino.
Licensing options for GSA
Oasys offers standalone, network and international network licences for its desktop software. The pages we read show no prices.
Documentation and sample files are published on separate sites.
Oasys GSA compared with STAAD.Pro
Oasys GSA comes from a UK software house under Arup, while STAAD.Pro follows Pennsylvania law. The contact page also lists Arup India and Canadian offices, so check which entity issues the contract.
Limitations to Consider
Oasys does not name its legal entity on the pages we read, and no prices or hosting details appear there. The office list includes Arup India and Canada, so contracts could be issued outside Europe depending on the region. For a Belgian option with named entity see SCIA Engineer.
Who Should Use Oasys GSA
Engineers who work with Revit, Grasshopper or LS-DYNA and want a UK vendor tied to Arup.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- UK address named in the terms
- Links to Revit, Grasshopper and LS-DYNA
- Standalone and network licences
- Rhino plug-in
- Offices across the UK and Copenhagen
Cons
- Legal entity not named on the pages read
- No prices shown
- Offices also in India and Canada
- Data location not stated
Alternatives to Oasys GSA
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, for UK buyers. Oasys GSA comes from the Arup software division in London and covers structural analysis and design of buildings and bridges.
Oasys lists bidirectional links with Revit, Grasshopper and LS-DYNA, plus a Rhino plug-in that needs a GSA licence.
Oasys offers standalone, network and international network licences for its desktop software. Prices are not shown on the pages we read.