Small Firms

HydroCAD^® Stormwater Modeling - Since 1986

Why should I choose HydroCAD?

HydroCAD is an excellent solution for the small engineering firm or solo engineer. It provides an unsurpassed combination of affordability, features, ease-of-use, and broad acceptance.

Powerful engineering features

HydroCAD provides flexible TR-20, TR-55, SBUH, and Rational hydrology, plus TC calculations, pond storage, pond and reach routing, pollutant loading, pump routing calculations, underground storage layout, and much more. You won't find a more complete H&H solution anywhere, regardless of cost. Details here.

Widely used and accepted

Since 1986, HydroCAD has been the leading choice for H&H software. With over 50,000 installations, it is widely used and accepted by engineers and agencies throughout the country. For details, read about agency acceptance and see a partial list of HydroCAD users.

Unbeatable Cost

For small engineering firms and solo engineers, HydroCAD's node-based pricing lets you purchase just the capacity you need, with the flexibility to upgrade to a larger capacity as your needs grow. This gives you the full power of HydroCAD for even the smallest modeling projects, with the ability to handle larger projects as your needs grow.

For those looking to minimize upfront costs, we offer an annual license starting at just $195/year, or you can purchase a permanent license for a one-time cost starting at just $295.

Easy to use

Learning HydroCAD is fast and intuitive. And the built-in tutorial, help system, and printed Reference Manual give you the additional resources you need to get the job done. Although we suggest that you allow a few days to become familiar with the program, most customers complete their first project in just a few hours. Our customer comments say it all.

Need Extra Help?

Quick, reliable tech support is always available by phone or email. And if you're looking for additional H&H training, check out our training page.

HydroCAD is easy on your computer, too!

HydroCAD is a compact, stand-alone application that installs in just 60 seconds - without needing specialized IT personnel. HydroCAD will run on virtually any PC or laptop you currently own, with no special hardware or software requirements.