Deta Studio
Drawing review and markup platform for architecture, engineering and construction teams
Deta Studio is a PDF markup and drawing review platform built for AEC professionals. It connects to file storage teams already use, adds professional markup
About this launch
Deta Studio is a drawing review and markup platform built specifically for AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) teams. The company was founded by architects who experienced firsthand how construction projects fail when information gets lost in email threads and mismatched PDF versions.
The platform connects to file storage services like Dropbox and Google Drive that teams already use, adding a professional markup layer on top. It provides both a desktop application for Mac and Windows, and a cloud-based Deta Cloud offering that works in any browser on any device.
Deta includes a full AEC markup toolset with redlines, highlights, comments, callouts, freehand drawing, calibrated measurement tools, and revision bubbles. The platform maintains version history across file revisions, preserves markup notes, and enables real-time team collaboration. Notably, collaboration does not require all stakeholders to sign up—contractors and clients can view and comment on drawings via shared links.
The company operates under the principle that user data is private and never sold or used to train models. Deta offers both a one-time permanent desktop license and subscription-based cloud plans, including a free tier.
What it does
- Desktop app for Mac and Windows with local PDF markup tools
- Cloud-based collaboration with real-time cursor visibility
- Calibrated measurement tools for metric and imperial scales
- Version history and version control across drawing revisions
- Dropbox and Google Drive integration
- Collaborative whiteboards for sketching and design exploration
- RFI and punch list tracking with file attachments
- Support for large multipage construction drawing sets up to 200 MB
- Revision bubbles and hatch fills for clear markup annotation
- Works on Mac, Windows, iPad and mobile devices in browser
Pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Desktop license: $89 one-time permanent license for Mac and Windows, includes 1 year of new desktop features. Cloud Free: free tier with 1 workspace, 3 members, 5 documents, 50 AI credits per month. Cloud Pro: $12.50 per user per month (billed annually) with unlimited workspaces, 3 members per works
Shopper questions
What does the permanent desktop license include?
The permanent license is a one-time purchase that never expires and lets you use all local PDF tools on Mac or Windows computers fully offline. It includes new desktop features released in your first year; after that, the software continues to work and receive fixes, with later desktop features potentially requiring a discounted upgrade. You can also use Deta Cloud Free, which includes tables and AI chats.
Can Deta sync with cloud storage services like Google Drive and Dropbox?
Yes. Deta Cloud connects directly to your Google Drive and Dropbox accounts. You can open and mark up your PDFs, then use Save or Save As Copy to send the annotated file back to your storage.
What markup tools are included in Deta?
Deta includes a full AEC markup toolset with redlines, highlights, comments, callouts, and freehand drawing. Deta Cloud also includes a whiteboard canvas for collaborative sketching.
Is there a free plan available?
Yes. Cloud Free includes 1 workspace, up to 3 members, and 5 documents with no credit card required. It also includes 50 AI credits per month and access to tables and AI chats.
How large can files be when importing from Google Drive or Dropbox?
Files imported from Google Drive or Dropbox can be up to 200 MB. Deta supports multipage construction drawing sets in both the desktop app and Deta Cloud.
Deta Studio has a free listing. The owner can unlock the full profile with a paid launch for $5:
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