DC Software Doster and Christmann

What DC Software Doster and Christmann does

DC Software Doster and Christmann, operating commercially as FRILO, develops and distributes structural analysis and geotechnical calculation software for civil and structural engineers (Tragwerksplaner and Statiker). The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and has been providing baustatik software for 45 years. FRILO is positioned as a product line of ALLPLAN GmbH, leveraging ALLPLAN's connect platform for distribution, licensing, and customer support, while FRILO retains its own brand, product roadmap, and engineering community (FRILO & Friends, Innovation Lab, student licenses).

The FRILO product is built on a platform-plus-modules architecture with two main edition families: FRILO Editionen (58 solutions in Ultimate, 26 in Professional) covering structural analysis for reinforced concrete, steel, wood, and masonry; and FRILO Geotechnik Editionen (20 solutions in Ultimate, 8 in Professional) covering foundation engineering, soil mechanics, and excavation support. The underlying technology stack is rooted in finite element methods (FEM) for plates and diaphragms, code-compliant calculation libraries aligned to German and European standards, and supporting modules such as the FRILO BIM-Connector for BIM interoperability and the Document Designer for verifiable engineering reports. The product portfolio spans more than 70 discrete calculation modules plus toolboxes, addressing elements from roofs, continuous beams, columns, and foundations to piles, retaining walls, slope stability, and groundwater drawdown.

Commercially, FRILO operates a subscription-based model with transparent monthly pricing starting at €244/month for the flagship Ultimate editions, distributed via a self-serve online shop (frilo.eu/shop), the ALLPLAN connect platform, and free trial downloads. Customers are primarily small-to-mid independent engineering offices in the German-speaking and broader European market, with multi-decade customer relationships (e.g., SCHATZ projectplan, Riedel Bau) cited as evidence of stickiness. The go-to-market combines digital sales, webinars, trade shows, paid online training, and a student licensing program, and is supported by direct technical support staff. Reported headcount is 1-10 employees, indicating FRILO operates as a focused product unit within the larger ALLPLAN portfolio.

Name

DC Software Doster and Christmann

Legal name

ALLPLAN GmbH

Website

https://dc-software.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FRILO (DC Software Doster and Christmann) develops structural analysis and geotechnical calculation software for civil engineers in Germany, operating as a product line of ALLPLAN GmbH with subscription-based editions serving Tragwerksplaner across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Engineering Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Structural engineering software
• Geotechnical analysis software
• Building information modeling
• Construction calculation tools
• Foundation engineering software

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DC Software Doster and Christmann, operating the FRILO brand under ALLPLAN GmbH, develops and distributes structural analysis and calculation software (Baustatik-Software) for civil engineers, structural planners (Tragwerksplaner), and geotechnical specialists. The portfolio covers calculation and verification of load-bearing capacity and structural stability for buildings in reinforced concrete, steel, wood, and masonry, plus foundation engineering and soil mechanics modules.

Product overview

FRILO is a structural engineering software company owned by ALLPLAN GmbH, offering a platform-plus-modules architecture for baustatische Berechnungen (structural analysis calculations). The core product lines are organized into two editions: FRILO Editionen (covering structural analysis for steel, reinforced concrete, wood, and masonry) and FRILO Geotechnik Editionen (specialized for foundation engineering and soil mechanics). FRILO Ultimate provides 58 calculation solutions while FRILO Professional offers 26 programmes; the geotechnical variants offer 20 and 8 programmes respectively. Individual modules address specific calculation needs including: roof structures (Dach), load transfer (Lastabtrag), continuous beams (Durchlaufträger), finite element slabs (Platte), columns (Stütze), structural frameworks (Stabwerk), foundations (Fundament), excavation walls (Baugrubenwand), and soil mechanics (Bodenmechanik). Supporting tools include the FRILO BIM-Connector for Building Information Modeling integration and Document Designer for generating verification-compliant documentation. The software targets Statiker and Tragwerksplaner (structural engineers) for calculating load-bearing capacity and structural stability of construction projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FRILO Ultimate Comprehensive structural engineering software edition containing 58 calculation solutions for the structural analysis and design of load-bearing capacity and stability of buildings in reinforced concrete, steel, wood, and masonry. Targets structural engineers (Tragwerksplaner) across the full material spectrum.
• FRILO Professional Professional structural engineering software edition containing 26 calculation programmes covering core structural analysis needs for Tragwerksplaner.
• FRILO Geotechnik Ultimate Specialized geotechnical engineering software edition containing 20 programmes for foundation engineering, soil mechanics, and geotechnical calculations (Grundbaustatik). Targets specialized deep foundation contractors (Spezialtiefbauer) and geotechnical engineers (Geotechniker).
• FRILO Geotechnik Professional Entry-level geotechnical software edition containing 8 programmes for basic geotechnical calculations and foundation analysis, positioned as a starting tier for geotechnical engineering users.
• FRILO BIM-Connector BIM (Building Information Modeling) integration module that enables data exchange and collaboration between FRILO structural analysis software and BIM-based workflows used in building design and construction.
• Document Designer Documentation tool for creating professional calculation reports and structural documentation compliant with engineering standards, designed to help engineers produce verifiable output for regulatory approval.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves significant time during structural calculation work through unique and excellent options

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ALLPLAN GmbHcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFRILO is a product line of ALLPLAN GmbH, a company headquartered in Munich, Germany. FRILO operates as a structural engineering software brand under ALLPLAN's portfolio, with shared distribution infrastructure and customer support systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dlubal Software: Dlubal develops structural analysis and design software (RFEM, RSTAB) for structural engineers in steel, concrete, timber, and masonry. It is the closest direct competitor to FRILO in the DACH market with a comparable module-based, code-centric product philosophy.
• IDEA StatiCa: IDEA StatiCa provides specialized structural connection and member design software widely used in European engineering consultancies. It competes with FRILO's detailed steel and concrete connection modules and is increasingly integrated into BIM workflows.
• SCIA Engineer (Nemetschek): SCIA Engineer is a structural analysis and design software owned by Nemetschek, serving structural engineers with multi-material analysis. It directly competes with FRILO Ultimate across steel, concrete, and timber workflows in Europe.

Emerging players

• BuildSoft: BuildSoft specializes in structural analysis software for steel, concrete, and timber connections, with a strong European footprint. It is an emerging peer with narrower scope than FRILO but overlapping connection-design territory.
• Graitec (Advance Design): Graitec offers Advance Design for structural analysis and BIM integration, plus Powerpack for Revit. It is an emerging peer competing with FRILO in European structural engineering and BIM interoperability.

Broad incumbents

• Bentley Systems (STAAD.Pro): Bentley's STAAD.Pro is a long-established structural analysis solution competing with FRILO across steel, concrete, and timber design. Bentley is a broad incumbent with deep infrastructure and AEC reach.
• Nemetschek Group: Nemetschek owns ALLPLAN (FRILO's parent) and SCIA among other AEC brands, making it both an indirect parent and a strategic competitor group. Its portfolio breadth determines the structural engineering software landscape in which FRILO operates.
• Trimble (Tekla Structures): Trimble's Tekla Structures is a widely used BIM and structural detailing platform that overlaps with FRILO's structural planning use cases. It is a broad incumbent serving structural engineers alongside larger construction workflows.
• Autodesk (Robot Structural Analysis / Revit): Autodesk offers Robot Structural Analysis Professional and Revit for structural engineers as part of a broad AEC platform. It is a broad incumbent that competes with FRILO with integrated BIM-to-analysis workflows but at much larger scale.

Regional players

• RISA Technologies: RISA Technologies provides structural analysis software (RISA-3D, RISAFloor) primarily serving the North American market under US codes. It is a regional peer with comparable product scope but limited overlap in the DACH code environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/FriloSoftware
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUUuLgOxrwc9nbAv2tChPVQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/teamfrilo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/10257418/admin
• Instagraminstagram.com/frilo_software

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about DC Software Doster and Christmann