PileCalc
Compare

How PileCalc stacks up

Fair, capability-by-capability comparisons with the desktop incumbents. We acknowledge what they do well — and where a modern, browser-native tool pulls ahead.

PileCalc vs LPILE

Ensoft's reference p-y program for laterally loaded piles.

Lateral (p-y) only

PileCalc vs CivilTech AllPile

The original all-in-one desktop pile program.

Lateral + axial + groups + shafts + footings

PileCalc vs Rocscience RSPile

The modern desktop incumbent — lateral, axial and groups.

Lateral + axial + groups

PileCalc vs Ensoft GROUP

Ensoft's 3D pile-group analysis program.

3D pile groups (axial + lateral + torsion)

PileCalc vs Ensoft APILE

Ensoft's axial capacity program for driven piles.

Axial capacity & settlement of driven piles

PileCalc vs Ensoft SHAFT

Ensoft's drilled-shaft axial capacity program.

Axial capacity & settlement of drilled shafts

PileCalc vs DeepFND

Deep Excavation's all-in-one foundation design suite.

Axial + lateral + structural, single piles to groups & rafts

Switching from one tool in particular? LPILE alternative · AllPile alternative · RSPile alternative · GROUP alternative · APILE alternative · SHAFT alternative · DeepFND alternative

CapabilityPileCalcLPILE
Runs in any browser — no install, no USB dongle
Built-in explanations on every input
Lateral p-y analysis
Pushover sweeps, nonlinear EI & buckling
Axial capacity, settlement & capacity vs length
Downdrag / neutral plane
Torsional capacity
Helical piles (AC358 torque)
Drilled shafts
Shallow footings
Pile groups (efficiency & p-multipliers)
Rigid-cap 6-DOF group distributionSeparate product (GROUP)
Foundation stiffness springs for structural models
REST API & Excel integration
Shareable cloud projects
Validated vs LPILE & RSPile—
PricingTransparent$1,200

Competitor facts are drawn from public vendor pages; prices and platform details can change — verify the latest with each vendor. We aim to be accurate and fair.