SkyCiv Review

PROS: I think the appeal of SkyCiv lies in its high-speed response time. It easily processes the data that I load to it and I can get the results in an impressive time. I use this tool mostly to compute beam-related issues and I like how I get all the possible scenarios in return.

CONS: It’s a little hard to search for and employ particular structural features. I want to be able to use tubing and beams directly.

PROS: The payment plan is pretty straightforward and affordable too. I can enjoy the benefits of a full suite of 3D rendering tool without having to commit to a long-term subscription.

CONS: There have been instances where my data has somehow fallen off the grid. I hope that the developers would look into this. It would be nice to have an in-house feature for loading cases too so I don’t have to use other tools to accomplish this.

PROS: SkyCiv is truly one of the best Structural Analysis programs I’ve worked with. It is an intuitive tool that is as simple as it is useful. The team behind it is one of a kind and are always willing to improve their product based on customer feedback.

CONS: This tool is a new player in the field and there are still a lot of features in stage or beta mode. Other than this, there’s nothing else to complain about.

PROS: There is much to love and discover about this tool. As for me, I’ve been using this to explore the pros and cons of using certain elements for construction. Through it, I can have a pretty accurate gauge of the feasibility of a project based on the tools that we choose to use. The availability of templates are a plus for us too. We can simply tweak and customize them based on our preferences. And as an icing on top, the team behind SkyCiv is really worth mentioning here too. They have been always willing to assist me as I find a workaround on certain issues in my project. Anyone looking for a structural analysis tool would do well to implement SkyCiv on their workflow.

CONS: I would recommend that the developers do a final QA on their measurements. There has been a mixup in the units, I believe.

PROS: It has been fascinating to watch this company grow from a start-up to what it is now. They initially reached out to me to assist my beam calculations, and I have been using them for many years since then. I really appreciate how each member seems to hold their roles accountable to the growth of their company. They are always eager to help out their users and are willing to listen to feedback, be it positive or negative. On the occasion that the feedback is on the more negative side, they readily see it as an opportunity to grow and to improve. It is this tenacity that makes me confident that SkyCiv would continue to thrive in the industry that they belong in. Kudos to the team and especially to their founder, Sam!

CONS: I hope that they would roll out a connection calculator soon.

PROS: What makes SkyCiv stand out from programs similar to it is its straightforward nature. I’ve been able to jump in and fully utilize this tool right away, without much need for extensive training. As long as one has the basic understanding of the different methods for analysis, this is a pretty easy tool to work with. Not to mention, there’s always a helpful staff of customer service team willing to answer any queries one might have too. They’re always ready to receive feedback--and surprisingly, implement updates based on those feedbacks. I think it is this level of attentiveness to their users that make them an exceptional team to work with.

CONS: This isn’t a direct complaint against SkyCiv, but the browsers that I run SkyCiv on. I’ve noted that usage can get clunky and freeze up intermittently. I think that browsers should anticipate this amount of data, especially with the advent of more robust cloud-based programs.

PROS: There’s a lot to marvel about when it comes to SkyCiv. For one, I do like that it is cloud-based. This means that I don’t have to constantly worry about system updates. Whenever I fire it up, I know that I will be consistently working with the latest version. But that’s not all. I can set my subscription up to a floating license. This means that I only pay whenever I need to work on a project. This way, I’m not tied up to a commitment with SkyCiv and can explore other options whenever I feel the need to do so. It’s easy to learn also. I didn’t have to waste my time familiarizing myself with this tool. Just within an hour of using it and I’ve managed to produce professional output. The customer reps are very responsive and eager to help and contribute to projects too.

CONS: As my company grows, I’ve been needing much more sophisticated design tools and SkyCiv still lacks in this area. However, I do know that an update is in the works so I’ll wait for that.

PROS: Two of the main selling points of this program is its (1) usability and (2) convenience. It is both easy to learn and to use. I’ve been able to share files to my workmates and clients without much delay too. I owe this mainly to the tool being cloud-based. This means that I don’t have to transfer or send large files to people because they can easily access it online.

CONS: You’d have to start from absolute scratch for all projects. It would be nice to have templates in set that one can just customize and tweak a bit.

PROS: They have a really knowledgeable team working for them. I am consistently impressed with how much they know about the industry. The tool itself is simple and straightforward too.

CONS: Nothing against SkyCiv--but the only complaint I have is that I haven’t discovered them sooner. I’ve just wasted precious resources on my previous tools when I could be working with the best.

PROS: First of all, I think that SkyCiv has one of the most extensive features and elements when it comes to design software. It was built to cater to all types of creators and designers--supporting every aspect with its robust features. It’s pretty easy to use too. I don’t really have a solid background when it comes to design, but I’ve been able to successfully create projects using this software. I think that this is due in part to the supportive team working behind SkyCiv. Overall, this is a really delightful tool to work with considering that it has a reasonable price point.

CONS: I have been using this tool for a few years now and I still find it very useful. The updates are always timely and convenient too.