RISA wins for existing RISA users. IDEA StatiCa is better for complex custom connections or non-I shapes.
| Software | Integration | Connection Types | Price (Annual) | Ease of Use | |----------|-------------|------------------|----------------|-------------| | | Excellent (with RISA) | ~25 | $1,850 | Moderate | | RAM Connection | Good (with RAM, STAAD) | ~30 | $2,100 | Easy | | IDEA StatiCa | API to any FEA | Unlimited (parametric) | $2,400 | Advanced | | Limcon | None (standalone) | ~20 | $1,200 | Moderate | risa connection software