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At a Glance
MicroStation
MicroStation
Star Rating
(328)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (35.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,135.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
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Revit
Revit
Star Rating
(906)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$290 per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Revit excels in BIM Integration with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for firms heavily invested in Building Information Modeling. In contrast, MicroStation, while capable, does not match this level of integration, which can limit its effectiveness in BIM-centric projects.
  • Reviewers mention that Revit's dynamic updating feature scores 8.8, allowing for real-time changes across models, which enhances collaboration and efficiency. MicroStation, with a score of 8.7, offers similar functionality but lacks the seamlessness that Revit provides, leading to potential delays in project updates.
  • G2 users highlight that Revit's documentation capabilities score 8.0, which is crucial for maintaining accurate project records. MicroStation, however, scores higher at 9.0, indicating that it may offer more robust document storage and management features, which can be beneficial for larger projects.
  • Users on G2 report that Revit's rendering capabilities, particularly in 3D Rendering Integration, score 8.5, which is essential for visual presentations. MicroStation matches this with a score of 8.5, but reviewers mention that Revit's rendering tools are more user-friendly, making it easier for teams to create high-quality visuals.
  • Reviewers say that Revit's clash detection feature scores 7.9, which is vital for identifying design conflicts early in the process. MicroStation shines here with a score of 8.6, indicating a more effective clash detection system that can save time and reduce costly errors during construction.
  • Users report that Revit's editing capabilities score 8.6, which allows for efficient modifications to designs. MicroStation, with a slightly higher score of 8.9, is noted for its superior editing tools, enabling users to make complex changes with greater ease and precision.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MicroStation
MicroStation 12-month Subscription
$2,135.00
Per Year
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Revit
Revit Subscription (Monthly)
$290
per month
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Free Trial
MicroStation
Free Trial is available
Revit
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
302
8.8
718
Ease of Use
7.8
307
7.5
730
Ease of Setup
7.2
110
7.7
172
Ease of Admin
7.0
78
7.4
127
Quality of Support
7.6
277
7.8
670
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
78
8.1
121
Product Direction (% positive)
7.0
296
9.1
693
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.5
431
8.3
4,519
Design
8.5
32
8.8
374
7.7
32
7.7
360
9.1
32
8.8
376
8.9
31
8.6
349
8.6
28
8.1
319
8.7
26
8.8
168
Collaboration
8.3
29
8.8
352
8.4
30
8.5
373
8.7
30
8.5
371
9.0
28
8.3
349
Construction
8.0
29
8.1
280
8.1
28
7.9
256
8.6
27
7.9
309
8.3
24
8.1
145
8.3
25
7.7
138
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
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Civil Engineering DesignHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
7.9
625
Not enough data
Plan
8.0
46
Not enough data
8.2
38
Not enough data
8.2
45
Not enough data
8.0
41
Not enough data
Design
7.6
39
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
Construction
7.4
32
Not enough data
7.6
31
Not enough data
7.7
29
Not enough data
7.8
34
Not enough data
7.7
34
Not enough data
Engineering
7.4
29
Not enough data
7.3
30
Not enough data
9.0
38
Not enough data
7.5
29
Not enough data
7.9
593
Not enough data
Design
8.8
58
Not enough data
8.3
55
Not enough data
8.0
55
Not enough data
7.3
51
Not enough data
Edit
7.8
55
Not enough data
7.5
50
Not enough data
7.9
56
Not enough data
7.9
53
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.9
54
Not enough data
7.9
54
Not enough data
7.8
52
Not enough data
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.1
924
Library
Not enough data
8.2
97
Not enough data
8.1
97
Rendering
Not enough data
7.9
93
Not enough data
8.0
95
Not enough data
8.0
94
Not enough data
7.8
91
Not enough data
7.7
88
Not enough data
7.2
83
Integrations
Not enough data
9.2
93
Not enough data
8.5
93
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MicroStation
MicroStation
Revit
Revit
MicroStation and Revit are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Unique Categories
MicroStation
MicroStation is categorized as Civil Engineering Design and General-Purpose CAD
Revit
Revit is categorized as Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MicroStation
MicroStation
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
35.6%
Revit
Revit
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.9%
Reviewers' Industry
MicroStation
MicroStation
Civil Engineering
43.0%
Architecture & Planning
8.7%
Construction
8.4%
Design
7.2%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.0%
Other
28.7%
Revit
Revit
Architecture & Planning
45.5%
Construction
18.4%
Civil Engineering
10.0%
Design
8.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.7%
Other
12.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
MicroStation
MicroStation
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jacek B.
JB
Jacek B.
Verified User in Design

I think MicroStation is the best software for Civil and Rail technicians, designers and engineers in the world. You do not need any special course to start. I think with help from more experienced users is fully-sufficient. In each company where I worked...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Kevin L.
KL
Kevin L.
Verified User in Civil Engineering

The user interface definitely needs to be adjusted. Don't get me wrong, the old Microstation was much worse but some more tweeks need to be made. They need to update more often too, not like the AutoCAD every year update but the time span between updates...

Revit
Revit
Most Helpful Favorable Review
CHARLES G.
CG
CHARLES G.
Verified User in Construction

The best part of Revit is that any element placed in any view can be immediately seen in all views. Similarly, schedules are immediately changed any time any scheduled element is changed. And then, everything else is coordinated, from sheet names and...

Most Helpful Critical Review
NR
Nate R.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

At times Revit can be overly formulaic. This shackles creativity to some degree. The interface can at times be anything but intuitive, which leads to a long and arduous learning curve. Updates seem to be going in the wrong direction. Rather than fixing...

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Discussions
MicroStation
MicroStation Discussions
Microstation
2 comments
RG
I still not received any rewards please update onceRead more
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MicroStation has no more discussions with answers
Revit
Revit Discussions
Can we export schedule into exel
3 comments
Chirag G.
CG
From the schedule view: Big R > Export > Reports > Schedule. It creates a .txt file that can be opened in Excel. ThanksRead more
Which is better Sketchup or Revit?
3 comments
Ibrahim b.
IB
Revit is a software application used for building information modeling (BIM).Read more
Do you use Revit to finish all drafting as well?
2 comments
Armando M.
AM
We complete from beginning to end Revit projects completely within Revit. It definitely takes effort getting plans to look the same as the Company Standard...Read more