What DiRoots does

DiRoots is a Portuguese software development company specializing in Building Information Modeling (BIM) productivity plugins and custom software solutions for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Founded in 2017 by Jose Oliveira, a former WSP Revit MEP Coordinator, the company is headquartered in Guimarães, Portugal, and operates with a small team of 11-50 employees that explicitly combines AEC professionals, software developers, and mathematicians. DiRoots develops native plugins primarily for the Autodesk ecosystem (Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD) and offers custom development for Bricsys and Bentley platforms, holding both Autodesk Authorized Developer status and Autodesk Subscription Management Partner (SMP Provider) certification.

The company distributes its products through a product-led growth motion anchored on a freemium model in effect since October 23, 2024. Core product lines include DiRootsOne (a freemium bundle of 8 Revit productivity tools covering data management, filtering, model checking, drawing production, and point clouds), ProSheets (a Revit export add-in supporting PDF, DWG, DGN, DWF, NWC, IFC, and image formats), DiStem and IDS4Revit (premium subscription-only tools for BIM data management and Information Delivery Specification compliance), DiCivil (Civil 3D productivity plugins in public beta as of October 2025), DiRootsOne for AutoCAD, the DiRoots App Manager (a desktop installation utility), and DiStellar (a browser-based IFC model viewer). DiRoots also generates revenue from custom software development, BIM consultancy, custom BIM content creation, and Dynamo e-learning courses targeted at AEC professionals. Premium subscription pricing ranges from €60 to €100 per user per year, with bundle discounts and a monthly billing option announced for early 2025.

On June 18, 2026, DiRoots became a subsidiary of NTI Group, a Nordic private equity (Axcel)-backed digital solutions provider of approximately 1,000 employees across 15 countries in Europe and Brazil, with the acquisition framed as part of NTI's AEC digitalization expansion strategy. The company reports a global user base of over 130,000 across 90+ countries, distributes through a strategic US channel partnership with ATG USA, and has documented 90% workflow optimization outcomes in structural beam detailing, reinforcement detailing, and blockwork automation for enterprise customers including PPE, Tecomat Engenharia, and Binsky.

Name

DiRoots

Legal name

DiRoots Limitada

Website

https://diroots.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DiRoots develops BIM productivity plugins and custom software for the AEC industry, targeting Autodesk Revit, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD users. The Portugal-based firm serves over 130,000 users across 90+ countries and was acquired by NTI Group in June 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Guimarães

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Premium Software Subscriptions: Annual and monthly per-user subscriptions for premium tools including DiRootsOne Premium, ProSheets Premium, DiStem, and IDS4Revit
2. Freemium Model: Core features remain free (DiRootsOne basic tools, ProSheets basic, DiRoots App Manager) while advanced features require premium subscription. 30-day free trial available for new users.
3. Custom Software Development: Bespoke software solutions tailored for specific client needs including web-based applications, APIs, and custom add-ins
4. BIM and Software Consultancy: Expert guidance and support for BIM and software implementation
5. BIM Content Creation: Custom BIM families creation for Product Manufacturers, Fabricators, Architects, Contractors, and Engineers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DiRoots develops and sells a portfolio of BIM productivity plugins, add-ins, and standalone tools primarily for the Autodesk ecosystem (Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD), used by Architecture, Engineering, and Construction professionals. The company also provides custom software development, BIM consultancy, and BIM content creation services for Autodesk, Bricsys, and Bentley platforms. Core offerings include DiRootsOne (freemium Revit bundle of 8 productivity tools), ProSheets (multi-format Revit export), DiStem (premium Revit data management), IDS4Revit (IDS compliance), DiCivil (Civil 3D productivity), DiRootsOne for AutoCAD, DiRoots App Manager (desktop installer), and DiStellar (browser-based IFC viewer).

Product overview

DiRoots is a software development company specializing in tools for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. The company offers a portfolio of productivity plugins and add-ins primarily for Autodesk platforms (Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD), as well as custom software development services. The core product offerings include DiRootsOne (freemium bundle with 8 Revit productivity tools), ProSheets (export tool), DiStem (premium data management bundle), IDS4Revit (IDS compliance tool), DiCivil (Civil 3D productivity tools), and DiStellar (online IFC viewer). The company also provides custom software development, BIM consultancy, and e-learning services. DiRoots was acquired by NTI Group in June 2026 and has partnerships with ATG USA. The company has over 130,000 users across more than 90 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DiRootsOne: Freemium Revit plugin bundle with 8 productivity tools for Autodesk Revit including SheetLink, FamilyReviser, OneFilter, TableGen, SheetGen, ReOrdering, ParaManager, PointKit
• ProSheets
• DiStem
• IDS4Revit
• DiCivil
• DiRoots App Manager
• DiStellar
• DiRootsOne for AutoCAD

Products and services

• DiRootsOne Freemium productivity bundle for Autodesk Revit containing 8 tools (SheetLink, FamilyReviser, OneFilter, TableGen, SheetGen, ReOrdering, ParaManager, PointKit) for data management, filtering, model checking, drawing production, and point cloud workflows. Targeted at BIM coordinators, architects, and engineers using Revit.
• ProSheets Freemium Autodesk Revit add-in to export Views and Sheets to multiple formats including PDF, DWG, DGN, DWF, NWC, IFC, and image formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF). Premium tier adds DocRegister, automatic image embedding, and scheduled batch printing. Targeted at Revit users needing multi-format sheet delivery.
• DiStem Premium bundle for Autodesk Revit containing multiple add-ins to extract and map elements' properties and parameters, clean up models, remove revision clouds, transfer data, measure distances in 2D and 3D views, and retrieve element coordinates. Targeted at Revit power users and BIM managers needing advanced data management.
• IDS4Revit Premium plugin that simplifies working with IDS (Information Delivery Specification) files, enabling Revit users to comply with the Information Delivery Specification. Targeted at BIM managers responsible for information delivery standards compliance.
• DiCivil Productivity plugins for Autodesk Civil 3D covering grading, earthwork, pipe network design styling, C3D settings management, template cleanup, and survey/object layer transfers. Targeted at civil engineers and infrastructure designers using Civil 3D.
• DiRootsOne for AutoCAD Premium productivity tools for Autodesk AutoCAD Vertical Products including OneFilter, model review, and drawing production plugins. Targeted at AutoCAD users in vertical industry workflows.
• DiRoots App Manager Free standalone desktop application to install/update DiRoots applications and to enable/disable Revit plugins. Targeted at DiRoots customers to centralize plugin management.
• DiStellar IFC Viewer Free online IFC viewer to manage BIM models, visualizing and modifying IFC2x3 and IFC4 models directly in the browser with advanced searching, filtering, and data management features. Targeted at BIM stakeholders needing browser-based model review.
• Custom Software Development Bespoke software development service delivering web-based applications, APIs, and custom add-ins for Autodesk, Bricsys, and Bentley platforms to automate client-specific AEC workflows. Targeted at AEC firms and consultancies with unique automation requirements.
• BIM Consultancy Expert BIM and software consultancy services providing guidance and support to ensure successful BIM and software implementation for AEC projects. Targeted at AEC firms and project owners implementing BIM.
• BIM Content Creation Custom BIM families creation service for product manufacturers, fabricators, architects, contractors, and engineers needing tailored Revit family content.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% optimization in structural beam detailing workflow
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ATG USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2024DiRoots announced strategic partnership with ATG USA, a prominent provider of technology services and solutions to the AEC industry in the United States. ATG USA has over 175 dedicated employees located throughout the US. The partnership merges DiRoots' innovative tools and development expertise with ATG's comprehensive industry solutions to offer AEC professionals workflow efficiency and project success.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Ideate: Direct Revit plugin developer for AEC professionals, offering a portfolio of productivity, data management, and model review tools similar to DiRootsOne/DiStem. Closely comparable product category, target customer (Revit users), and add-in delivery model.
• Enscape (Chaos): Real-time visualization plugin tightly integrated with Revit, SketchUp, and other AEC CAD tools. Comparable as a third-party Revit add-in commercializing on top of the Autodesk ecosystem for AEC design professionals.
• Solibri: BIM model checking and quality assurance software, now part of Nemetschek Group. Comparable target market (BIM managers, AEC quality teams) and adjacent functionality to DiRoots' model checking and IDS4Revit compliance tools.
• Avail: Revit-native automation tools for sheet and documentation workflows, a direct functional overlap with ProSheets and DiRootsOne. Same customer (Revit power users) and freemium-ish GTM motion.

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk: Owner of the Revit, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD platforms DiRoots extends; a broad incumbent whose native features, App Store policies, and pricing directly determine DiRoots' opportunity. Comparable because Autodesk increasingly embeds the functionality DiRoots sells as plugins.
• Bentley Systems: Major AEC infrastructure software platform (OpenRoads, OpenBuildings, MicroStation) for which DiRoots develops custom solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent BIM/AEC platform player; DiRoots sits in its ecosystem as a third-party developer.
• Graphisoft: Developer of ArchiCAD, a direct architectural BIM platform competitor to Revit, owned by Nemetschek Group. Comparable as a vertical BIM incumbent serving the same AEC design professionals DiRoots targets.
• Trimble: Diversified AEC software and hardware portfolio (Tekla Structures, SketchUp, Trimble Connect) covering structural, civil, and collaboration use cases. Comparable broad incumbent in the AEC software space where DiRoots operates.
• Nemetschek Group: European AEC software conglomerate owning Graphisoft (ArchiCAD), Allplan, Vectorworks, Solibri, and Bluebeam. Comparable as a multi-brand AEC platform incumbent whose products overlap with DiRoots' addressable market across architectural and structural design.
• Bricsys: Developer of BricsCAD, a DWG-based CAD platform competing with AutoCAD, and for which DiRoots develops custom software solutions. Comparable as an AEC/CAD platform where DiRoots builds third-party tools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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