Compare ArcGIS CityEngine and Civil 3D 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (45.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$275 per Month
ArcGIS CityEngine
Star Rating
(22)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(302)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$275 per Month
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- Users report that Civil 3D excels in "Drawing" with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for detailed civil engineering designs, while ArcGIS CityEngine shines in "3D Modeling" and "3D Rendering" with scores of 9.4, indicating its strength in creating visually appealing urban environments.
- Reviewers mention that Civil 3D's "Dynamic Updating" feature, rated at 8.8, allows for real-time changes in designs, which is crucial for civil projects, whereas ArcGIS CityEngine's "Collaborate" feature, rated at 8.3, enhances teamwork and project sharing among users.
- G2 users highlight that Civil 3D's "Earthwork" functionality, scoring 9.1, is particularly beneficial for grading and excavation projects, while ArcGIS CityEngine's "Clash Detection" feature, rated at 8.3, helps in identifying potential conflicts in urban planning, which is vital for successful project execution.
- Users on G2 report that Civil 3D's "Quality of Support" is rated at 7.4, which some find lacking compared to ArcGIS CityEngine's higher score of 8.4, suggesting that users may experience better assistance and resources with CityEngine.
- Reviewers say that Civil 3D's "Ease of Use" is rated at 7.4, which some users find challenging, while ArcGIS CityEngine's score of 8.8 indicates a more user-friendly interface, making it easier for new users to adapt and utilize the software effectively.
- Users report that Civil 3D's "Plan Documentation" feature, rated at 8.4, is effective for creating detailed project plans, while ArcGIS CityEngine's "Annotate" feature, scoring 8.8, allows for better labeling and communication of design elements, enhancing clarity in urban design projects.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ArcGIS CityEngine
No pricing availableCivil 3D
Civil 3D Subscription (Monthly)
$275
per Month
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ArcGIS CityEngine
Free Trial is available
Civil 3D
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
16
8.6
248
Ease of Use
8.8
16
7.4
248
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
6.4
66
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
6.4
58
Quality of Support
8.4
16
7.4
216
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
7.5
57
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
17
8.2
247
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
8.8
308
Design
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
9.2
38
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
15
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.4
35
Not enough data
9.1
39
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Construction
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
9.1
15
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Move
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Store & Manage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Plan
8.9
12
8.4
106
8.6
12
Feature Not Available
8.8
12
8.3
111
8.3
11
7.6
102
Design
9.4
12
8.5
95
9.4
12
7.4
81
9.7
12
9.1
115
8.6
12
8.8
115
Construction
8.2
12
Feature Not Available
8.8
11
Feature Not Available
8.3
11
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
35
Not enough data
8.4
33
Engineering
Not enough data
7.9
54
Not enough data
7.8
55
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Plan
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ArcGIS CityEngine and Civil 3D are categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Unique Categories
ArcGIS CityEngine is categorized as Urban Planning and Design and 3D Modeling
Civil 3D is categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ArcGIS CityEngine
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Civil 3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Higher Education
15.0%
Government Administration
15.0%
Architecture & Planning
15.0%
Construction
10.0%
Other
30.0%
Civil Engineering
63.8%
Construction
5.9%
Government Administration
4.2%
Utilities
3.8%
Architecture & Planning
3.5%
Other
18.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
ArcGIS CityEngine
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
CityEngine allows urban developers the opportunity to define 3D modeling. Why create a building when you can envision an ecosystem that lives, breathes, and shows your ideas of the future for an area.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Fred A.
Verified User in Government Administration
City Engine is a steep learning curve, also I can’t connect to ArcGIS online with my Organization acc
Civil 3D
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Gary B.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
The program is very intuitive meaning buttons and ocmmands make sense. There are usually multiple ways to do a task and when I can't figure out something, usually a quick search online will net an an easy to apply answer. The problem is generally a lack...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Alex F.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
The setup of multiple sheets (pertaining to alignments) is convoluted and very painful. Point clouds are a fantastic addition to the program but when building large surfaces the program thins the data and doesn't use all the points. I don't mind this as...
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
CityEngine allows urban developers the opportunity to define 3D modeling. Why create a building when you can envision an ecosystem that lives, breathes, and shows your ideas of the future for an area.
Gary B.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
The program is very intuitive meaning buttons and ocmmands make sense. There are usually multiple ways to do a task and when I can't figure out something, usually a quick search online will net an an easy to apply answer. The problem is generally a lack...
Fred A.
Verified User in Government Administration
City Engine is a steep learning curve, also I can’t connect to ArcGIS online with my Organization acc
Alex F.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
The setup of multiple sheets (pertaining to alignments) is convoluted and very painful. Point clouds are a fantastic addition to the program but when building large surfaces the program thins the data and doesn't use all the points. I don't mind this as...
Discussions
What is CityEngine?
1 comment
Official Response from ArcGIS CityEngine
CityEngine is a desktop application that provides unique interactive design and procedural modeling capabilities for the efficient creation of 3D cities and...Read more
Who uses CityEngine?
1 comment
Official Response from ArcGIS CityEngine
CityEngine is used by professionals in the following industries:
Urban planning, design, and development (architectural visualization and local...Read more
Can CityEngine export 3D GIS data to Unity or other VR/AR visualization engines?
1 comment
Official Response from ArcGIS CityEngine
Yes. CityEngine is well suited to export your 3D GIS data or city models to Unity, the tool of choice for developing Virtual Reality applications (for...Read more
Is Civil 3d free for students?
2 comments
CL
Civil 3d ofrece un año gratuito a los estudiantes que se puede refrendar presentando la documentaciòn que acredite que sigues estudiando.Read more
Filter the tiles of LiDAR
1 comment
RB
Hey Dennis, If you want to filter your LIDAR tiles you can create your lidar surface. Once you create your surface you can highlight the surface in...Read more
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