RISA, Visual Analysis by IES, or S-Frame would be my recommendations. Both still have non-subscription alternatives if desired. If you can get by o...

I agree with KootK, with a previous employer we use RISA and I think its a great program. RISA is powerful and easy to learn and use. Now we use SF...

I'm a one-man shop and I use RISA. It's simple to use/learn, intuitive, and cost-effective. SAP is great and powerful, but has more bells and whist...

Another one for RISA. Get a standalone version in the event Guastavino's predictions come true, but otherwise they're still probably the most bang-...

Relevant thread over on the RISA forum: Link Like many other software companies, they've transitioned to a subscription-only model and do not sell...

Mastan 2 - http://www.mastan2.com/ is a good free option for general 3d frame analysis, no design Skyciv - https://skyciv.com/ I haven't personally...

We use RISA as well. I will add that RISA has by far the best tech support of any software company out there.

If you have some down-time and/or are so inclined it's quite astounding what can be set up with Excel. Plus, if you write it keeps you closer in to...

RISA 3D is a good product for the cost. And it allows a lot of flexibility in modeling. RAM is not bad, less flexibility in modeling but very good...

I like RISA for the wood shearwall panels module. This might be right up your alley with your focus on residential work. You can create wall panels...