h2x Alternatives & Comparisons

Compare h2x with other leading MEP, BIM and CAD software. Explore differences in engineering calculations, system design, automatic sizing, project outputs, collaboration, pricing and ease of use.

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Compare h2x with other MEP design tools

Select a platform below to compare its workflow, calculations, modelling capabilities, project outputs, pricing and best-fit use cases with h2x.

Revit vs h2x

Compare standalone MEP calculations and system design in h2x with Revit's BIM modelling, documentation and multidisciplinary coordination environment.

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AutoCAD vs h2x

Explore h2x's connected MEP design and calculation workflow with AutoCAD's flexible technical drafting and CAD documentation environment.

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MagiCAD vs h2x

Compare h2x's standalone browser-based MEP platform with MagiCAD's modelling and calculation tools inside Revit, AutoCAD and BricsCAD.

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Hevacomp vs h2x

Explore how h2x supports engineers replacing retired Hevacomp software with modern calculations, system design, automatic sizing and project outputs.

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Why engineering teams choose h2x

h2x gives engineers a focused, browser-based workflow for calculations, system design and project outputs without requiring the core engineering process to take place inside traditional MEP, CAD or BIM software.

Calculations

Go from a blank canvas to a fully calculated room in seconds. Draw rooms with doors, windows and walls, and h2x calculates heat loads automatically; no spreadsheets, no manual data entry. Change a window or a wall and the loads update instantly.

h2x heat load calculation results showing room heat loss, heat gain and hourly building load data
h2x hydronic system layout showing pipe sizing, flow rates, velocity and pressure drop results

Layout and sizing

Design ductwork and pipework on one connected platform, with smart drawing tools that link components as you go. Loads feed straight into the system from your calculations, and dragging elements or overriding sizes keeps everything in sync.

3D view and design review

View your full design in 3D, including pipes, ducts, equipment and building elements. Spot coordination issues and fix clashes before exporting, with heat maps to flag problem areas and instant recalculation as the design evolves.

h2x MEP project shown in connected 2D and 3D views with coordinated pipework and ductwork systems
h2x export view showing an MEP drawing sheet with floor plans, system results and project output settings

Drawing and report outputs

Export branded PDF drawing sets with custom title blocks and cover sheets, plus detailed calculation reports and a Bill of Materials (takeoffs) ready for cost estimation. Everything stays consistent with the latest version of your design.

Integrations

Transfer h2x designs into AutoCAD or Revit when projects require further CAD drafting or BIM development, helping engineers keep the calculation-led design workflow connected throughout the project from early design through to final documentation.

Autodesk Revit interface showing the h2x Sync integration for transferring MEP design information

What teams say about h2x

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brilliant, simple and easy to use. Game changer.

James Major

Director at Hubb

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

h2x is great software, our company use it nearly every day. It is easy to use with direct conversion from h2x to Revit.

Callum Craig

Engineer at WDE

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A game changer for the humble plumber. Incredible.

Brad Winkel

Director at Queenstown Plumbing

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

h2x is fantastic software. It is very easy to use and the ability to output to Revit is a fantastic time saver.

Joe Kirrane

Engineer at MEP

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Big time game changer to the industry!

Viv Jude

Director at UHC

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Incredible software! Super user-friendly and allows you to save so much time.

Devni Gamage

Engineer at DMA

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The software is very easy to use. The heat load calculation function is particularly impressive.

Toinpre Amaegbe

Senior Mechanical Engineer at ROCMEP

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We've been using h2x for our mechanical design work and are consistently impressed. Highly recommended.

Edward Jones

Mechanical Engineer at Noquet Building Services

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The software is fantastic, it's a real time saver and we can install with confidence knowing we have all our maths correct.

Matt Little

Heating Manager at ECO Providers

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

h2x go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. They are flexible, responsive, supportive, and collaborative.

Joshua Musgrove

Director at Eco-Nexus Engineering

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wins us more, better jobs. Accurately models complex systems in an easy to use interface. Outstanding customer service.

Nick McPhee

Director at Duo Heating & Renewables

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fantastic software, great results and very user-friendly producing great designs and reports.

Timothy Rudd

Director at TJR Heating & Cooling

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I started using h2x recently and I am amazed how easy it is to produce perfect results every time.

Gary Law

Technical Consultant at EDF Heat Pumps

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