CADISON
CADISON: A broad plant authoring suite connecting engineering disciplines through a shared database. Ranked #6 of 16 in Plant Design Management Systems Software by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for budget-conscious teams wanting complete plant authoring.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forBudget-conscious teams wanting complete plant authoring
- 3D model coordinationYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Covers PFD/P&ID, 3D layouts, piping and isometric drawing generation
- Centralizes plant data, documents, revisions, workflows and permissions
- Connects with AutoCAD, Navisworks, CAESER II, ROHR2 and ERP systems
Where it doesn't
- Licensing requires a sales quotation rather than published numeric pricing
- Its broad engineering scope may exceed teams needing only a single design tool
- The annual subscription's latest features and updates come with support
Our verdict on CADISON
CADISON brings process and plant engineering work into one data-driven environment for professional teams in industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, power, water and wastewater, and food and beverage. Its scope runs from project planning and PFD/P&ID authoring through 3D plant layout, piping, equipment, steel and electrical design, calculations, reports and document management. That breadth makes it relevant to teams seeking complete plant authoring rather than a focused drafting tool.
A centralized object-oriented database connects disciplines, with real-time updates and change management intended to keep plant information aligned. The feature set includes specifications and calculations for PFD/P&ID work, HVAC routing and equipment modeling, ISOGEN-based automatic piping isometrics, and 3D interference and clash checking through Navisworks integration. MATPIPE supports catalog, pipe class and component management; engineering reports include BOMs, MTOs and datasheets. Integrations include AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Navisworks Manage, CAESER II, ROHR2, ERP systems and the CADISON API. This connected approach is a fit where multidisciplinary coordination and structured plant data matter; teams needing only one narrow design capability may find the scope broader than necessary.
CADISON is available for Windows, with desktop and cloud deployment listed. Licensing is offered as a perpetual license with a one-time purchase model or an annually recurring subscription; according to the vendor's pricing note, both require contacting sales for a quotation. The annual subscription includes access to the latest features and updates with support. Email, phone and ticket support channels are listed. Teams comparing acquisition models should weigh a one-time license against recurring subscription access, while confirming the quotation and support arrangement with the vendor. CADISON is best suited to teams that can benefit from a shared engineering environment across disciplines, not organizations looking for published upfront pricing or a single-purpose drafting product.
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CADISON fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| 3D model coordination | Yes |
| P&ID authoring | Yes |
| Isometric drawings | Yes |
| Clash detection | Yes |
| Document control | Yes |
| Deployment | Hybrid |
| Deployment | Desktop, Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Navisworks Manage, CAESER II, ROHR2 … |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | cadison.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
CADISON integrations
CADISON lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Inventor
- SolidWorks
- Navisworks Manage
- CAESER II
- ROHR2
- ERP systems
- CADISON API
Alternatives to CADISON
- AVEVA Unified Engineering (including E3D Design)A broad plant engineering environment for coordinating design data, deliverables and teams.9.4
- Bentley Plant Design WorkSuiteA broad plant engineering suite for projects spanning modeling, drawings and routing.9.1
- Hexagon CADWorx Plant ProfessionalSpecification-driven 3D plant design for established Windows-based piping teams.8.8
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CADISON vs the competition
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