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ALICE Technologies vs Autodesk Construction Cloud

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ALICE Technologies

Construction

Generative construction scheduling that produces and compares millions of build sequences

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction

Unified platform for construction project delivery

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ALICE Technologies the output is only as good as the recipes, and building accurate recipes is specialist modelling work most contractors cannot staff, so engagements depend on ALICE or a consultant doing it, which turns software into a services contract.; Autodesk Construction Cloud no pricing published on website
  • They diverge on capability: ALICE Technologies covers Generative scheduling, Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ALICE Technologies and Autodesk Construction Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where ALICE Technologies and Autodesk Construction Cloud differ
AttributeALICE TechnologiesAutodesk Construction Cloud
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown1982

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ALICE Technologies

  • Generative scheduling
  • Recipe modelling
  • Optioneering
  • Schedule recovery
  • Resource levelling
  • 4D visualisation
  • P6 and MS Project import
  • Scenario comparison reports

Only in Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • Document management
  • Model coordination
  • Project management
  • Cost management
  • Field execution
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Navisworks

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ALICE Technologies

  • A data centre programme where six months of earlier energisation is worth more than the entire construction management budget, and the owner wants evidence that a proposed sequence change actually delivers itnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • A contractor facing liquidated damages that must decide between a second shift, a second crane and resequencing, and needs the cost and duration consequence of each before committingnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • A bid team wanting to submit a shorter programme than competitors while proving to the client that the resource profile is achievable rather than optimisticnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • A delay claim where the contractor must demonstrate to a client or adjudicator what the schedule would have looked like without a specific disruptionnot Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • Construction project coordinationnot ALICE Technologies
  • Building information modelingnot ALICE Technologies
  • Preconstruction planningnot ALICE Technologies
  • Construction operations managementnot ALICE Technologies

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ALICE Technologies

  • The output is only as good as the recipes, and building accurate recipes is specialist modelling work most contractors cannot staff, so engagements depend on ALICE or a consultant doing it, which turns software into a services contract.
  • Pricing is quoted per project or programme with no published rates, so the tool is effectively unavailable to anyone who cannot justify a bespoke enterprise negotiation.
  • It only pays back on projects where float has a high monetary value; on a mid-size commercial building the modelling effort exceeds the schedule saving, which is why the customer list skews to data centres, energy and heavy civils.
  • A generated schedule still has to be accepted by superintendents and subcontractors who did not build it, and adoption failures are usually social rather than technical: the field runs the plan it believes in.
  • The 2026 McKinsey alliance pushes distribution towards consulting-led engagements, which raises the effective cost of entry and makes the direct-purchase path less certain for a contractor that just wants a licence.

Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • No pricing published on website
  • Custom quote required for all tiers
  • No free trial with defined terms published
  • Three bundled solution types (Model Management, Preconstruction, Construction Operations) but pricing varies by bundle

Pricing, plan by plan

ALICE Technologies

On request
  • ALICE$undefined/year
    • Quoted per project or per programme
    • Generative scheduling and optioneering
    • Recipe modelling support

Autodesk Construction Cloud

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Autodesk Construction Cloud review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ALICE Technologies if

  • You need generative scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want recipe modelling.
ALICE Technologies review

Choose Autodesk Construction Cloud if

  • You need document management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want model coordination.
Autodesk Construction Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is ALICE Technologies or Autodesk Construction Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. ALICE Technologies starts at On request and Autodesk Construction Cloud at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ALICE Technologies or Autodesk Construction Cloud?
ALICE Technologies starts at On request and Autodesk Construction Cloud at On request.
Does ALICE Technologies or Autodesk Construction Cloud run on more platforms?
ALICE Technologies runs on Web, Windows. Autodesk Construction Cloud runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is ALICE Technologies best used for?
ALICE Technologies is most often used for a data centre programme where six months of earlier energisation is worth more than the entire construction management budget, and the owner wants evidence that a proposed sequence change actually delivers it, a contractor facing liquidated damages that must decide between a second shift, a second crane and resequencing, and needs the cost and duration consequence of each before committing, a bid team wanting to submit a shorter programme than competitors while proving to the client that the resource profile is achievable rather than optimistic, a delay claim where the contractor must demonstrate to a client or adjudicator what the schedule would have looked like without a specific disruption. Of those, a data centre programme where six months of earlier energisation is worth more than the entire construction management budget, and the owner wants evidence that a proposed sequence change actually delivers it and a contractor facing liquidated damages that must decide between a second shift, a second crane and resequencing, and needs the cost and duration consequence of each before committing are not what Autodesk Construction Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can ALICE Technologies do that Autodesk Construction Cloud cannot?
ALICE Technologies covers Generative scheduling, Recipe modelling, Optioneering, Schedule recovery. Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management, Model coordination, Project management, Cost management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ALICE Technologies: What does ALICE actually produce?

A set of alternative construction sequences generated from your constraints, scored on duration, cost and resource use, so you can choose rather than accept one plan.

Autodesk Construction Cloud: How much does Autodesk Construction Cloud cost?

Autodesk Construction Cloud does not publish pricing on its website. The company offers three solution bundles (Model Management, Preconstruction, and Construction Operations) but requires customers to request a custom quote. Customers can contact sales at +1 855 522 4504 or use the Get a Quote request form.

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ALICE Technologies: Does it replace Primavera P6?

No. It imports from and exports to P6. P6 remains the contractual schedule of record on most projects.

Autodesk Construction Cloud: Is there a free version of Autodesk Construction Cloud?

Autodesk Construction Cloud does not offer a published free tier. A Try it Free option exists but requires accessing a product demo request form. Pricing is custom and determined through direct sales contact. The company offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on purchases.

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ALICE Technologies: Is the company still operating?

Yes. ALICE is active as of 2026 and announced an alliance with McKinsey in April 2026 to deliver AI scheduling to McKinsey clients.

Autodesk Construction Cloud: How is Autodesk Construction Cloud priced?

Autodesk Construction Cloud uses a custom quote-based pricing model supporting user-based, project-based, and account-based pricing structures according to its pricing page. Specific rates are not published; customers must contact Autodesk sales directly to receive pricing quotes tailored to their deployment size and needs.

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ALICE Technologies: How much does it cost?

Not published. It is quoted per project or programme and typically includes modelling and onboarding services.

ALICE Technologies: What size project justifies it?

Projects where a week of schedule has a large monetary value: data centres, energy, industrial and major infrastructure. It is hard to justify on standard commercial building work.

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