ClearCalcs

Cloud-based structural design calculation software with transparent formulas

Web-based platform offering 100+ pre-built structural design calculators (wood, steel, concrete, cold-formed steel) across US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Eurocode standards. Features load linking between calculations, transparent code references, and calculator builder for custom solutions.

$5M raised Growth Stage

Founded 2016 · 3,500+ structural engineers and designers in 80+ countries; $1.4M revenue in 2024

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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Structural engineers spend excessive time building and debugging custom spreadsheets for calculations, reducing design time and introducing human errors. Professional engineering software often functions as black boxes, making it difficult for engineers to verify calculations against code. Enterprise tools carry prohibitive pricing that limits accessibility for independent practitioners and smaller firms.

The Solution

Provides 100+ ready-to-use, transparent calculators with visible formulas, code references, and conditional checks. Includes load linking to automatically connect calculations across projects (eliminating manual copy-paste), material switching for instant design changes, and calculator builder for custom solutions without coding. Affordable cloud pricing with no enterprise license fees.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method

SaaSWeb-basedAPI

Integrations

AutoCADBricsCADAPI available for custom integrations

Disciplines

Structural Engineering, Architecture

Project Phases

Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation

Project Types

Commercial, Residential, Institutional, Mixed-Use

TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input

What it needs

Required: Structural loads, Member geometry and properties, Building code selection

Optional: Previous calculation files, Custom design criteria, Material specifications

Formats: Web form inputs, Calculator library selection, Custom calculator (.js), API integration

Output

What you get

Format: Structural calculations with verification notes and professional reports

Fields: Member utilization percentage, Pass/fail status, Deflection analysis, Stress calculations with code references, Load diagrams and reactions, Design recommendations, Code compliance verification

Algorithm

How it works

Model: Proprietary calculation engine with transparent code references (formulas visible to users)

Accuracy: Verified against code standards; transparent methodology allows engineer verification

Privacy

How your data is protected

Retention: Project data retained in user account indefinitely; user can request full deletion on account closure (data may persist in backups for reasonable period)

Training: No mention of AI model training on user data found in privacy policy

Compliance: GDPR compliant for EU residents, Australian Privacy Principles compliance, AWS infrastructure with Australian Government security criteria assessment

API

Integration

Endpoint: https://app.clearcalcs.com/docs (documentation portal)

Method: REST API available for integration

USE CASES

Use Cases

· Rapid structural design calculations for bidding and feasibility studies
· Transparent code-based verification for permit submissions and review
· Load linking to streamline multi-member project workflows
· Material comparison and design optimization (wood, steel, concrete)
· Custom calculation development for specialized or repetitive designs
· Team-based design collaboration with shared project access

PRICING

Pricing

Free

14-day full-access trial (no credit card required); 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans; academic licenses available

Pro

Basic: $79/month or $790/year; Pro: $119/month or $1,190/year (includes full calculator library); Ultimate: $149/month or $1,490/year (includes API access, priority support, complimentary 1-hour training)

Enterprise

Contact vendor for custom pricing

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Research Sources & Data Quality Last verified: 2026-04-04

Data Sources (10)

Verified Data (16)

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