Engineering Base
Engineering Base: A data-centric plant engineering platform linking P&ID work, shared models and 2D/3D tools. Ranked #8 of 16 in Plant Design Management Systems Software by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for engineering data-centric project teams.
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forEngineering data-centric project teams
- Free planNo
- 3D model coordinationYes
- Founded1985 · Isernhagen, Germany
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Central digital-twin model shared across engineering disciplines
- Bidirectional 2D/3D synchronization with live updates and delta tracking
- Rule-based P&ID authoring with automatic lists and reports
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting AUCOTEC
- No free plan is listed
- May be more than needed for teams seeking only P&ID authoring
Our verdict on Engineering Base
Engineering Base brings FEED, process and detailed engineering into one platform for technical plant projects. Its central data model gives multidisciplinary teams a shared basis for P&IDs, data sheets, lists and reports, while integrations connect engineering information with 3D design systems. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise project teams whose work depends on coordinated engineering data, rather than groups looking for a narrow diagramming tool.
A key differentiator is the link between 2D and 3D engineering. Engineering Base supports bidirectional integration with tools including Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, Navisworks, PTC Creo and Siemens Solid Edge, with live synchronization and delta tracking. Aspen simulation data and information from ERP/PLM systems are also among its integrations. This breadth can suit projects that need engineering data to move between disciplines and design environments; teams centered on a single authoring tool may not need that connected model.
The platform also extends beyond design into web-based mobile maintenance and redlining of as-built documents, alongside document revision and version management with revision folders and PDF releases. Engineering data can be imported or updated from Excel, Access and ODBC sources. According to AUCOTEC’s published commercial information, licensing terms require contacting the vendor, so buyers should plan for a sales discussion rather than a public self-serve price comparison. Engineering Base is a better fit for organizations that value shared plant data, document control and integration across engineering workflows; smaller or single-discipline teams may prefer a more focused product.
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Engineering Base pricing
Engineering Base fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| 3D model coordination | Yes |
| P&ID authoring | Yes |
| Isometric drawings | Not verified |
| Clash detection | Not verified |
| Document control | Yes |
| Deployment | Hybrid |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows |
| Support | Tickets, Docs, Community |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, PTC Creo, Siemens Solid Edge … See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | aucotec.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Engineering Base integrations
Engineering Base lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- Autodesk Inventor
- AutoCAD Plant 3D
- Autodesk Revit
- Autodesk Navisworks
- PTC Creo
- Siemens Solid Edge
- Aspen (simulation data)
- ERP/PLM systems
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Alternatives to Engineering Base
- 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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Engineering Base vs the competition
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