Compare Civil 3D and SkyCiv Structural 3D 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$275 per Month
109 monthly
Civil 3D
Star Rating
(302)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$275 per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSkyCiv Structural 3D
Star Rating
(15)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
109 monthly
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- 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 SkyCiv Structural 3D, although strong, scores slightly lower at 9.1 in the same category.
- Reviewers mention that SkyCiv Structural 3D offers superior "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.0, which is significantly higher than Civil 3D's score of 7.4, indicating that new users may find SkyCiv more intuitive.
- G2 users highlight that Civil 3D's "Dynamic Updating" feature, scoring 8.8, allows for real-time changes in designs, which is crucial for projects requiring frequent adjustments, whereas SkyCiv lacks this level of dynamic interaction.
- Reviewers say that SkyCiv Structural 3D shines in "Quality of Support" with a score of 9.3, compared to Civil 3D's 7.4, suggesting that users may receive more responsive and helpful assistance when using SkyCiv.
- Users on G2 report that Civil 3D's "Earthwork" capabilities are robust, scoring 9.1, which is essential for grading and site preparation, while SkyCiv's score of 8.3 indicates it may not be as comprehensive in this area.
- Reviewers mention that both products have strong "File Import/Export" capabilities, but Civil 3D scores 9.1, allowing for better integration with other software, which is a critical feature for collaborative projects.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Civil 3D
Civil 3D Subscription (Monthly)
$275
per Month
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SkyCiv Structural 3D
SkyCiv Professional
109
monthly
Get access to the full SkyCiv Platform, including powerful structural analysis and design software, from more than 20 design codes worldwide.
Free Trial
Civil 3D
Free Trial is available
SkyCiv Structural 3D
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
248
8.7
14
Ease of Use
7.4
248
9.0
14
Ease of Setup
6.4
66
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
6.4
58
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.4
216
9.3
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.5
57
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
247
9.2
14
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.8
308
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Plan
8.4
106
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.3
111
Not enough data
7.6
102
Not enough data
Design
8.5
95
Not enough data
7.4
81
Not enough data
9.1
115
Not enough data
8.8
115
Not enough data
Construction
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
35
Feature Not Available
8.4
33
Feature Not Available
Engineering
7.9
54
Not enough data
7.8
55
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Civil 3D and SkyCiv Structural 3D are categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Unique Categories
Civil 3D is categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
SkyCiv Structural 3D has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Civil 3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SkyCiv Structural 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
Civil Engineering
63.8%
Construction
5.9%
Government Administration
4.2%
Utilities
3.8%
Architecture & Planning
3.5%
Other
18.8%
Oil & Energy
20.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
13.3%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
6.7%
Packaging and Containers
6.7%
Mining & Metals
6.7%
Other
46.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Civil 3D
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Keith K.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
Easy to use and helpful assistance menus, as well as helpful online communities and forums.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
This application lacks major development for nearly a decade. It is very difficult to manage from an IT/Support side. Installations are a bear, and the uninstalls are a hot mess. This application does not differentiate Feet from Survey Feet, and mixing...
SkyCiv Structural 3D
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Oil & Energy
I have been a SkyCiv member since the beginning, when they offered a simple beam calculator. This has given me the opportunity to watch this company continue to grow over the years and become what it is now. The SkyCiv team seems to be always improving...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Kai F.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
I wish this were available in an iPhone / iPad app. The web based software works well on a laptop, but it is a bit difficult to use on your phone.
Keith K.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
Easy to use and helpful assistance menus, as well as helpful online communities and forums.
Verified User in Oil & Energy
I have been a SkyCiv member since the beginning, when they offered a simple beam calculator. This has given me the opportunity to watch this company continue to grow over the years and become what it is now. The SkyCiv team seems to be always improving...
Verified User in Computer Software
This application lacks major development for nearly a decade. It is very difficult to manage from an IT/Support side. Installations are a bear, and the uninstalls are a hot mess. This application does not differentiate Feet from Survey Feet, and mixing...
Kai F.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
I wish this were available in an iPhone / iPad app. The web based software works well on a laptop, but it is a bit difficult to use on your phone.
Alternatives
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
How Does the Licensing Work?
1 comment
Official Response from SkyCiv Structural 3D
There are not many restrictions on your account. Login and use the software from any browser in the world! The only restriction is that no more than one...Read more
Structural Sections Q
1 comment
SC
Hi Bradley,
You certainly can. We have a section builder that allows you to build custom sections, add multiple shapes and load from a range of libraries...Read more
SkyCiv Structural 3D has no more discussions with answers
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