Software alternatives · Geotechnical
A free Slide2 alternative in your browser
Slide2 is commercial software for two-dimensional limit-equilibrium slope stability analysis. If you need to do similar work without an installation or a licence — for preliminary design, checking, teaching or a quick answer on site — the CivilWorks Atelier studios below cover the same kinds of tasks for free, with step-by-step calculation sheets, drawings and Excel.
Where to do it in CivilWorks Atelier
| Task | Studio | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Circular and non-circular slip surfaces | Slope Stability Studio | Layered sections, water tables, critical surface search |
| Reinforced slopes, nails and anchors | Soil Nail & Ground Anchor Studio | Soil nail walls and anchored walls |
| Embankment stability during construction | Embankment on Soft Clay Studio | Undrained stability of every stage with basal reinforcement |
| Finite-element check | Geotrix FEM | Deformation-based check of the same section |
Why engineers use it
- Free and instant — no installation, licence server or sign-up; it runs on a laptop, tablet or phone.
- Every step shown — calculation sheets (PDF) with the formulas, values and code clauses, ready to check by hand.
- Drawings and data — A3 drawing sets, SVG and PNG figures, Excel workbooks and JSON project files.
- Codes you work to — Australian Standards, with BNBC 2020 (Bangladesh), US and British codes where the studio offers them.
- Private by design — your inputs stay in your browser.
Where Slide2 still fits
Large three-dimensional models, project-wide data management and analyses that need a validated commercial program and its support remain the job of tools such as Slide2. CivilWorks Atelier is best used for preliminary design, independent checks of a model, quick site answers, teaching and small projects.
Questions
Is CivilWorks Atelier a free alternative to Slide2?
For many everyday tasks, yes: two-dimensional limit-equilibrium slope stability analysis can be worked through in the free browser studios listed on this page, with calculation sheets and drawings. It is not a copy of Slide2, does not open its files and is not affiliated with its developer.
Can I use the results for design?
The studios follow published design standards and show every step, so each result can be checked by hand. They are intended for preliminary design, independent checking and learning; final designs should be verified by a qualified engineer.
Do I need to install anything or pay for a licence?
No. Everything runs in a web browser on a desktop, tablet or phone, and the studios are free to use. Your inputs stay in your browser.
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Slide2 is a trademark of its respective owner. CivilWorks Atelier is an independent site and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by that owner; the name is used only to describe the kind of work being compared. CivilWorks Atelier does not open or create Slide2 files.