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Compare Civil 3D and MicroStation 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (34.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$275 per Month
$2,135.00 Per Year
Civil 3D
Star Rating
(300)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$275 per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansMicroStation
Star Rating
(370)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,135.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Civil 3D excels in its comprehensive toolset for civil engineering projects, with users highlighting its effectiveness for site development, municipal roadways, and utility design. Many appreciate its versatility, noting that it offers all necessary tools for grading, drainage, and marking design, making it a go-to choice for professionals in the field.
- Users say MicroStation stands out for its robust handling of large and complex drawings, particularly in infrastructure and architectural projects. Reviewers commend its ability to manage references effectively and maintain stability, even when working on demanding projects with multiple disciplines, which can be a significant advantage for teams dealing with intricate designs.
- According to verified reviews, Civil 3D has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting a strong user preference for its features and capabilities. Users frequently mention the software's dynamic modeling capabilities and precision with georeferenced points, which ensures accuracy in construction document production.
- Reviewers mention that MicroStation offers a user-friendly experience, particularly with its customizable commands and shortcuts. This flexibility allows users to streamline their workflows, saving time on complex tasks, which is a notable benefit for teams looking to enhance productivity.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Civil 3D has a slightly lower ease of setup score, many users find its onboarding process intuitive, which helps mitigate initial challenges. This is particularly important for new users who may be unfamiliar with civil engineering software.
- Users express mixed feelings about the support quality for both products, with MicroStation receiving slightly higher ratings. However, Civil 3D users appreciate its strong community and resources available for troubleshooting, which can be crucial for teams needing quick assistance during projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Civil 3D
Civil 3D Subscription (Monthly)
$275
per Month
Flexible options available, talk to sales at: (818) 797-9909
- Access to the latest version
- Use software anywhere
- Access previous versions
MicroStation
MicroStation 12-month Subscription
$2,135.00
Per Year
Get access to software that comes with training – fast! Bentley’s eStore, Virtuosity, offers a convenient way to lease a 12-month license of Bentley software for a low, upfront cost. Every online purchase through Virtuosity comes as a Virtuoso Subscription that includes training and auto-renewals. Local currency pricing available.
- Training via Virtuosity Keys
- Flexible for your project needs
- Named-User license
Free Trial
Civil 3D
Free Trial is available
MicroStation
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
246
8.2
334
Ease of Use
7.3
246
7.8
340
Ease of Setup
6.4
68
7.5
143
Ease of Admin
6.4
58
7.0
82
Quality of Support
7.4
214
7.7
304
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.4
56
7.7
83
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
245
7.2
328
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
8.8
44
Not enough data
Design
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
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.4
35
Not enough data
9.1
39
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Construction
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Plan
8.5
109
8.0
53
Feature Not Available
7.5
45
8.3
114
8.1
52
7.6
105
7.5
48
Design
8.5
98
7.1
46
7.4
84
7.0
43
9.1
118
8.5
55
8.8
118
8.5
55
Construction
Feature Not Available
7.3
40
Feature Not Available
7.3
39
Feature Not Available
7.1
37
8.4
38
7.6
41
8.5
36
7.5
42
Engineering
7.8
57
7.2
36
7.7
58
6.9
36
8.2
62
8.9
46
Feature Not Available
7.1
35
Design
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
8.3
82
Not enough data
8.0
81
Not enough data
7.6
77
Edit
Not enough data
8.1
84
Not enough data
7.9
77
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
8.1
81
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.1
80
Not enough data
8.0
82
Not enough data
7.9
78
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Civil 3D and MicroStation are categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Unique Categories
Civil 3D is categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
MicroStation is categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Civil 3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
MicroStation
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
Civil Engineering
63.9%
Construction
6.0%
Government Administration
4.2%
Utilities
3.9%
Architecture & Planning
3.5%
Other
18.6%
Civil Engineering
40.7%
Architecture & Planning
10.5%
Construction
9.3%
Design
6.8%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.7%
Other
29.1%
Discussions
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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