Best Linear Alternative for HVAC System Software
Linear vs Hysopt
Looking to move beyond MEP drawings and basic load checks? Hysopt offers advanced HVAC simulation and hydraulic design that helps engineering teams reduce waste, validate performance, and deliver decarbonisation-ready buildings — faster.
What’s the Difference between Linear and Hysopt?
Linear is a well-established tool used to produce professional 2D/3D mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) layouts. It’s a favorite for creating clean, installable plans and BIM-integrated designs.
But here's the problem:
Drawings alone don’t guarantee real-world performance.
Hysopt fills the critical gap that Linear leaves behind. While Linear helps you draw systems, Hysopt helps you simulate, balance, and optimise them — long before they're installed. It's like going from "what it looks like" to "how it will actually perform."
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Why Engineers Choose Hysopt
1. Performance, Not Just Plans
Linear delivers technical documentation — Hysopt delivers data-backed outcomes. Use simulation to avoid oversizing, validate control strategies, and reduce commissioning errors.
2. Bridge the Gap Between Design and Operation
Hysopt doesn’t stop at the drawing board. With hydraulic simulation and control validation, you ensure systems work as expected from day one.
3. Energy & Carbon Savings You Can Prove
Show clients exactly how much energy they’ll save. Hysopt’s reports make the case for smarter investments in decarbonisation and retrofit projects.
Who Benefits from Switching to Hysopt?
Engineering Consultants
Reduce manual sizing effort and simulate complex thermal systems — in hours, not days.
Commissioning Managers
Validate controls and avoid painful system tweaking on-site.
Asset Managers & Developers
Use data to ensure compliance with carbon and energy targets — and avoid regrets post-installation.
BIM Coordinators
Sync clean, optimised systems directly into BIM environments using Hysopt BIM Syncer.
Making the Switch from Linear to Hysopt is Easy
Switching from Linear is easier than you think. Hysopt offers onboarding support for existing projects, including:
• One-on-one onboarding from HVAC engineers
• BIM and Revit export compatibility
• Toolkits to transition drawings into simulation-ready networks
• Templates and automation to speed up model building
- Full simulation engine
- Static sizing only
- Validated and testable
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Frequently asked questions
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Ready to see the Difference?
Make the switch from Linear to Hysopt today — and experience HVAC engineering with simulation, optimisation, and impact built in.
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