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# stairsmith

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> StairSmith is free 3D software that helps architects and contractors design timber stairs and export models in IFC and DXF formats.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses stairsmith?

Architects, Architectural Technologists, Surveyors and Contractors

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Jake White Architecture

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: GBP 0.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United Kingdom

## Features

- CAD Tools
- Collaboration Tools
- Design Modeling
- Document Management

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk

## Category

- [BIM Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/31000/bim/software)

## Alternatives

1. [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/174021/autocad) — 4.6/5 (3481 reviews)
2. [Procore](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/56250/procore) — 4.5/5 (2680 reviews)
3. [Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/218046/autodesk-construction-cloud) — 4.3/5 (2212 reviews)
4. [SketchUp](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/211798/sketchup) — 4.5/5 (1047 reviews)
5. [Revit](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/183122/revit) — 4.6/5 (484 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1236894/stairsmith)

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