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At a Glance
Civil 3D
Civil 3D
Star Rating
(302)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$275 per Month
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Vectorworks Landmark
Vectorworks Landmark
Star Rating
(27)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,530.00 1 license Per Year
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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 design work, while Vectorworks Landmark, with a score of 8.3, is noted for its strong "Visualizing" capabilities at 9.0, appealing to those focused on presentation and aesthetics.
  • Reviewers mention that Civil 3D's "File Import/Export" feature is highly rated at 9.1, facilitating seamless integration with other software, whereas Vectorworks Landmark's score of 7.7 indicates some limitations in this area, which may affect workflow efficiency for users needing to share files across platforms.
  • G2 users highlight that Civil 3D's "Dynamic Updating" feature is a standout, allowing for real-time changes in designs, which enhances productivity. In contrast, Vectorworks Landmark does not have a comparable feature, which may lead to more manual updates and potential errors.
  • Users on G2 report that Civil 3D's "Grading" tools score 8.9, providing robust options for site grading, while Vectorworks Landmark's score of 8.0 suggests it may not offer the same level of detail and functionality in grading tasks.
  • Reviewers mention that Vectorworks Landmark shines in "Quality of Support" with a score of 8.6, indicating a strong customer service experience, while Civil 3D's support quality is rated lower at 7.4, which could be a consideration for users who prioritize ongoing assistance.
  • Users say that Civil 3D's "Earthwork" feature is rated highly at 9.1, making it a strong choice for projects requiring detailed earthwork calculations, while Vectorworks Landmark's score of 8.0 suggests it may not be as comprehensive in this critical area for civil engineering projects.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Civil 3D
Civil 3D Subscription (Monthly)
$275
per Month
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Vectorworks Landmark
Annual Subscription
$1,530.00
1 license Per Year
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Free Trial
Civil 3D
Free Trial is available
Vectorworks Landmark
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
248
8.3
24
Ease of Use
7.4
248
6.6
24
Ease of Setup
6.4
66
6.8
14
Ease of Admin
6.4
58
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.4
216
8.6
24
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.5
57
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
247
8.1
24
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.8
308
7.7
142
Design
8.6
39
9.0
10
8.2
35
8.0
10
9.2
38
8.7
10
8.8
38
8.2
10
Feature Not Available
7.0
10
8.8
15
6.7
6
Collaboration
8.4
35
7.8
9
9.1
39
8.0
10
8.9
38
8.3
10
Feature Not Available
8.5
10
Construction
Feature Not Available
7.2
9
Feature Not Available
7.2
9
Feature Not Available
6.8
10
8.9
16
8.1
7
9.1
15
8.1
7
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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5.7
5
Civil Engineering DesignHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.2
961
Not enough data
Plan
8.4
106
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
35
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Map Creation
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
Urban Planning and DesignHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
7.2
61
Plan
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
5.8
6
Design
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Analysis
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
4.7
5
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Civil 3D
Civil 3D
Vectorworks Landmark
Vectorworks Landmark
Civil 3D and Vectorworks Landmark are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Unique Categories
Civil 3D
Civil 3D is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Vectorworks Landmark
Vectorworks Landmark is categorized as Landscape Design, GIS, and Urban Planning and Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Civil 3D
Civil 3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
25.6%
Vectorworks Landmark
Vectorworks Landmark
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Civil 3D
Civil 3D
Civil Engineering
63.8%
Construction
5.9%
Government Administration
4.2%
Utilities
3.8%
Architecture & Planning
3.5%
Other
18.8%
Vectorworks Landmark
Vectorworks Landmark
Architecture & Planning
61.5%
Design
19.2%
Higher Education
7.7%
Entertainment
3.8%
Construction
3.8%
Other
3.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Civil 3D
Civil 3D
Most Helpful Favorable Review
GB
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
Trey G.
TG
Trey G.
Verified User in Civil Engineering

Not enough characters, not much I like about the software. The surfaces are cumbersome and are difficult to use, especially when doing earthwork. No tool to use dview twist easier. No reason to use UCS if in Civil/Survey business except for very special...

Vectorworks Landmark
Vectorworks Landmark
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Anne E.
AE
Anne E.
Verified User in Higher Education

This is definitely the most versatile and powerful CAD program at the best price. Not cheap, but it transformed my workflow and the quality of my presentations to clients. Once you get used to thinking in objects instead of lines (as in, drawing the wall,...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

it is too difficult to get the wide array of tools to work as expected. it works fine for 2D drafting as a replacement for autocad but the 3D modeling and grading tools are very cumbersome and not straightforward. many bugs and glitches prevented progress....

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Discussions
Civil 3D
Civil 3D Discussions
Is Civil 3d free for students?
2 comments
carlos l.
CL
Civil 3d ofrece un año gratuito a los estudiantes que se puede refrendar presentando la documentaciòn que acredite que sigues estudiando.Read more
Is Civil 3d a BIM?
2 comments
Rayda Inabel P.
RP
It can work with BIMRead more
Filter the tiles of LiDAR
1 comment
R. David B.
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
Vectorworks Landmark
Vectorworks Landmark Discussions
What is Vectorworks Landmark used for?
1 comment
Sabrina S.
SS
Softwares for the plan conception, Multiple choice available. CAN be focus on the architecture or the landscapeRead more
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Vectorworks Landmark has no more discussions with answers