Choose the right Optimal Beam plan
Start with a 7-day free trial, then upgrade for commercial use, saved Beam and 2D models, reusable Section Builder workspaces, complete 2D workflows, Optimal AI, and professional PDF reports.
Save up to 33% with yearly billing
Free Explorer
For learning, testing, core Beam and 2D analysis, and Section Builder calculations.
No credit card required.
Days 1–7 include complete Professional access. The features below describe access after the trial.
Start 7-Day Free Access- Determinate beams
- Indeterminate beams
- 2D frames, trusses, and mixed models
- Free Section Builder calculation, DXF import, and limited AI proposals
- Basic reactions, axial, shear, and moment results
- No Beam deflection diagrams
- No reusable sections or editable cloud geometry
- No 2D displacement results or paid load workflows
- No commercial use
- No saved models
- No PDF reports
Starter
For individual users who need complete Beam and 2D calculations plus reusable Section Builder workspaces.
Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.
Choose Starter- Commercial use included
- Complete Beam diagrams and 2D displacement results
- 2D load cases, combinations, and self-weight
- Section Builder calculation, catalogue components, DXF import, and limited AI proposals
- 10 combined Beam and 2D saved models
- 10 reusable sections with editable cloud geometry
- 10 site-wide PDF reports per calendar month
- No Beam/2D AI or account version history
- Email support
Professional
For engineers, contractors, and companies creating repeat calculation packages.
Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.
Choose Professional- Everything in Starter across Beam, 2D, and Section Builder
- Unlimited professional PDF reports
- Custom company logo on PDF reports
- Unlimited saved models
- Unlimited reusable sections and editable cloud geometry
- Section Builder checkpoints and history
- Build and edit Beam and 2D models with Optimal AI
- Beam and 2D checkpoints and account version history
- Project folders
- Priority support and early access
For teams
Team
Professional for your entire team — managed under one subscription.
Centralized billing, secure invitations, transferable seats, and simple team administration.
- Everything in Professional
- Centralized company billing
- Secure team invitations
- Add, remove, and transfer seats
- Simple team administration
- Company branding on reports
Engineering Reports
Create clean Beam and 2D calculation reports
Export Beam Calculator models and 2D Structural Analysis results into clean PDF reports for review, records, and calculation packages. Beam case and combination reports identify the selected scenario and show original loads, factors, and applied values.
Starter includes 10 reports per month shared across both tools. Professional removes the report limit and adds your company logo.
- 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
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Full feature comparison
The Free Explorer column shows access after the seven-day Professional trial.
| Feature | Free Explorer | Starter | Professional | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beam 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 |
| Use standard or saved custom sections in Beam | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Beam load cases and user-defined combinations | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reactions, shear, and moment results | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Deflection, slope, and stress diagrams | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2D Structural Analysis | ||||
| Frames, trusses, and mixed models | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple members, supports, and ordinary loads | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Standard and custom section or material assignments | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reactions, axial, shear, and moment results | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Displacement results and deflected shape | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Load cases, combinations, and self-weight | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Section Builder | ||||
| Calculate custom sections | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Catalogue components | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DXF import | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Limited AI proposals | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reports & Documentation | ||||
| PDF reports across Beam and 2D | No | 10/calendar month | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Report diagrams | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom company logo on reports | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Workflow | ||||
| Saved Beam and 2D models combined | No | 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Saved reusable sections | No | 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Editable Section Builder cloud geometry | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Project folders | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Build and edit Beam and 2D models with Optimal AI | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Beam, 2D, and Section Builder account activity, checkpoints, and version history | 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 |
| Team management (3–25 users) | No | No | No | Yes |
| Centralized company billing | No | No | No | Yes |
| Add, remove, and transfer seats | No | No | No | Yes |
Try it free
Try Beam, 2D Analysis, and Section Builder first
Calculate custom sections for free, use Beam or 2D Analysis for core modeling and force results, or start Free Explorer for seven days of complete Professional access.
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 shared across Beam and 2D Structural Analysis. 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.
Is Section Builder calculation free?
Yes. Every plan can assemble catalogue components, import DXF geometry, use limited AI proposals, and calculate custom-section properties. A paid plan is required to save editable cloud geometry or reusable sections, and using saved custom sections in premium Beam workflows may also require a plan.
What is Optimal AI?
Limited Section Builder geometry proposals are available on every plan. Professional also includes AI-enhanced model setup and assistance in Beam Calculator and 2D Structural Analysis. In Beam, ask follow-up questions, request edits to selected loads, supports or sections, and get explanations of calculated results. Preview proposed changes on the beam before applying them.
What happens after the Free Explorer trial?
Your account stays active. Core Beam and 2D modeling, force results, and Section Builder calculation remain available. Premium diagrams, 2D displacement and load workflows, cloud saving, reports, expanded AI workflows, and project history are locked until you subscribe.
What happens to my saved models if I downgrade or cancel?
Your saved projects and sections remain associated with your account and can still be listed and opened. New cloud saves and revisions require an active plan, and 2D project source can be downloaded as JSON.
Do you offer Team or Enterprise options?
Yes. Team supports 3–25 users with self-serve monthly or annual billing. Enterprise is available for larger teams, invoicing, purchase orders, and custom terms.
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.
Enterprise
Talk to Sales about Enterprise
Need more than 25 seats, invoice or purchase-order billing, onboarding help, or custom terms? Send us a few details and we'll reply within two business days.