Revit LT
Building design and building information modeling (BIM) software
CAD software
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$70 per user per month
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What is Revit LT
Revit LT is a 3D building information modeling (BIM) application used primarily for architectural design, documentation, and model-based drafting. It targets individual architects and small firms that need Revit-based BIM authoring and construction documentation without the full multi-discipline feature set. The product focuses on core BIM modeling, schedules, and sheet production, with a reduced toolset compared with higher-tier BIM suites.
Revit-based BIM authoring
Revit LT uses the same underlying Revit file format and BIM concepts used broadly in AEC workflows. This supports model-based documentation, including coordinated views, sheets, and schedules derived from the model. It can reduce translation steps when collaborating with teams that standardize on Revit deliverables.
Strong documentation workflows
The product supports producing construction documents from a coordinated model, including view management, annotation, and sheet sets. Changes to the model propagate to dependent views and schedules, supporting consistency across drawings. This aligns well with architectural documentation needs in small practices.
Interoperability with Autodesk ecosystem
Revit LT fits into Autodesk’s broader design and documentation workflows, including common exchange formats used in AEC. It supports importing and linking typical CAD/BIM references used in project coordination. This can simplify handoffs where downstream stakeholders use other Autodesk tools for detailing or coordination.
Reduced feature set vs Revit
Revit LT is a limited edition and does not include the full set of advanced capabilities available in Revit. Common gaps for larger teams can include multi-discipline design tools and more extensive collaboration and automation options. Organizations that need comprehensive architectural, structural, and MEP authoring in one platform may outgrow it.
Limited collaboration capabilities
Compared with higher-tier BIM platforms, Revit LT offers fewer options for multi-user, concurrent model authoring and enterprise collaboration workflows. This can affect teams that require robust worksharing, centralized model management, or complex coordination processes. As project size and stakeholder count increase, these constraints become more noticeable.
Narrower extensibility and automation
Revit LT typically provides fewer pathways for customization than full-feature BIM/CAD platforms, which can limit advanced automation and specialized integrations. Firms that rely on extensive add-ins, custom tools, or scripted workflows may find it restrictive. This can increase reliance on manual steps for repetitive tasks.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Revit LT (Monthly) | $70 per user/month (monthly billing) | Simplified 3D BIM for architectural design and documentation; single-user subscription; excludes advanced collaboration, in-product rendering, API, and MEP modelling. |
| Revit LT (Annual) | $560 per user/year (billed annually) | Same feature set as monthly; annual subscription (lower overall cost vs monthly). |
| Revit LT (3-year) | $1,675 (3 annual payments) | Multi-year subscription option (3 yearly payments); same feature set. |
Seller details
Autodesk, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
1982
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