Choose the right Optimal Beam plan
Start with a 7-day free trial, then upgrade when you need commercial use, saved models, custom sections, AI setup, and professional PDF reports.
Built for fast beam analysis, clean diagrams, and report-ready engineering outputs.
Save up to 33% with yearly billing
Free Explorer
For learning, testing, and quick beam checks.
No credit card required.
7-day free trial with full access to all features.
Choose Free- Determinate beams
- Indeterminate beams
- Basic reactions, shear, and moment results
- No deflection diagrams
- No standard or custom sections
- No commercial use
- No saved models
- No PDF reports
Starter
For individual users who need occasional professional beam calculations and reports.
Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.
Choose Starter- Commercial use included
- Determinate and indeterminate beams
- Standard and custom sections
- Deflection, slope, and stress diagrams
- 10 saved models
- 10 saved sections
- 10 PDF reports per calendar month
- Email support
Professional
For engineers, contractors, and companies creating repeat calculation packages.
Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.
Choose Professional- Everything in Starter, including deflection diagrams
- Unlimited professional PDF reports
- Custom company logo on PDF reports
- Unlimited saved models
- Unlimited saved sections
- AI Beam text-to-model setup
- Project folders
- Priority support and early access
For companies
Need multiple licenses or company billing?
Talk to us about volume licensing, invoicing and purchase orders, onboarding, and custom subscription setups. We usually reply within two business days.
- Multiple licenses
- Invoicing & purchase orders
- Onboarding support
- Volume pricing
Engineering Reports
Create clean beam calculation PDF reports
Export your beam model, loads, supports, reactions, shear, moment, slope, deflection, stress diagrams, section properties, and results into a clean PDF report for review, records, or calculation packages.
Instead of screenshots or manual notes, Professional gives you report-ready outputs you can save, share, and attach to your project documentation.
- Beam model summary
- Loads, supports, and input data
- Reaction results
- Shear, moment, slope, and deflection diagrams
- Stress and section property results
- Custom company logo on Professional
- Unlimited PDF reports on Professional
Compare plans
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Free Explorer | Starter | Professional | Business / Custom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis | ||||
| Determinate beams | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Indeterminate beams | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple loads | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple supports | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Standard and custom sections | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reactions, shear, and moment results | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Deflection, slope, and stress diagrams | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reports & Documentation | ||||
| PDF reports | No | 10/calendar month | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Report diagrams | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom company logo | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Workflow | ||||
| Saved models | No | 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Saved sections | No | 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Project folders | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| AI Beam | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Early access to new tools | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial / Support | ||||
| Commercial use | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Email support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Priority support | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple license requests | No | No | No | Contact us |
| Company billing / invoicing discussion | No | No | No | Contact us |
Try it free
Want to try the calculator first?
Start a 7-day free trial to explore full features, or use the free calculator for basic beam setup, loads, supports, and results. Upgrade when you need commercial use, saved models, and professional PDF reports.
Simple, flexible subscriptions
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Cancel anytime
No long-term lock-in. Manage or cancel your subscription whenever you need.
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No hidden fees
You pay exactly the agreed amount, with no surprises or extra charges.
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Secure account and saved model storage
We take steps to protect your account information and saved project data.
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Email support included
Reach our team by email on Starter and Professional plans.
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Upgrade when your workflow grows
Move from Free to Starter to Professional as your needs increase.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. You can cancel your subscription anytime.
Is commercial use included?
Commercial use is included in Starter and Professional plans. Free Explorer is for learning, testing, and non-commercial use.
Are PDF reports included?
Starter includes 10 PDF reports per calendar month. Quota resets on the 1st of each month. Professional includes unlimited PDF reports.
Can I add my company logo to reports?
Custom company logo reports are included in the Professional plan.
What is AI Beam?
AI Beam helps turn text instructions into a beam model setup faster.
What happens to my saved models if I downgrade or cancel?
Your saved data remains associated with your account, but some features may require an active subscription to access, edit, or export.
Do you offer company or business options?
Yes. Use the Business / Custom Quote form if your company needs multiple licenses, invoicing, onboarding, or a custom subscription discussion.
Is Optimal Beam a replacement for engineering judgment?
Optimal Beam helps with beam analysis, diagrams, and reports, but users are responsible for reviewing results and applying professional engineering judgment.
Business
Request a Business / Custom Quote
Need multiple licenses, company billing, onboarding help, or a custom subscription setup? Send us a few details and we'll reply within two business days.