Top 10 ArcGIS CityEngine Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to ArcGIS CityEngine Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

#1

SketchUp
By Trimble
(1,303)4.5 out of 5
SketchUp is intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds.
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
• Urban Planning and Design
• 3D Modeling
Reviewers say compared to ArcGIS CityEngine, SketchUp is:
More usable
See all SketchUp reviews
#2

Civil 3D
By Autodesk
(302)4.4 out of 5
Civil 3D civil engineering design software is a civil design and documentation solution that supports Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows.
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
• Civil Engineering Design
Reviewers say compared to ArcGIS CityEngine, Civil 3D is:
More expensive
See all Civil 3D reviews
#3

Autodesk InfraWorks 360
By Autodesk
(42)4.2 out of 5
InfraWorks 360™ preliminary engineering and design software improves your infrastructure project outcomes throughout the asset lifecycle. Make decisions in the context of the real world, not the CAD world. Combine and connect data to better create, view, analyze, share, and manage information anywhere, on any device using the power of the cloud.
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
• Civil Engineering Design
Reviewers say compared to ArcGIS CityEngine, Autodesk InfraWorks 360 is:
More expensive
See all Autodesk InfraWorks 360 reviews
#4

Blender
By Blender
(297)4.6 out of 5
Blender is an open source 3D creation suite that supports the 3D pipeline, modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, and motion tracking, video editing, and game creation.
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
• 3D Modeling
Reviewers say compared to ArcGIS CityEngine, Blender is:
Better at meeting requirements
Better at support
See all Blender reviews
#5

Unity
By Unity
(358)4.5 out of 5
Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, RT3D content. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects,and automotive designers to filmmakers and more, use Unity to make their imaginations come to life. The Unity platform provides a comprehensive set of software solutions to create and operate real-time 2D and 3D content for multiple platforms, including mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices.
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
• 3D Modeling
See all Unity reviews
#6

MicroStation
By Bentley Systems
(328)4.0 out of 5
MicroStation is a modeling environment explicitly for the architecture, engineering, construction, and operation of all infrastructure types including utility systems, roads and rail, bridges, buildings, communications networks, water and wastewater networks, process plants, mining, and more. MicroStation can be used either as a software application or as a technology platform.
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
• Civil Engineering Design
Try for free
Reviewers say compared to ArcGIS CityEngine, MicroStation is:
More expensive
See all MicroStation reviews
#7

Archicad
By GRAPHISOFT
(284)4.6 out of 5
Design and deliver projects of any size with Archicad’s powerful suite of built-in tools and user-friendly interface that make it the most efficient and intuitive BIM software on the market. Featuring out-of-the-box design documentation, one-click publishing, photo-realistic rendering, and best-in-class analysis. Archicad lets you focus on what you do best: design great buildings.
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
• Urban Planning and Design
Try for free
Reviewers say compared to ArcGIS CityEngine, Archicad is:
More expensive
See all Archicad reviews
#8

3ds Max Design
By Autodesk
(280)4.3 out of 5
3ds Max Design software is a comprehensive 3D design, modeling, animation, and rendering solution for architects, designers, civil engineers, and visualization specialists.
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
• 3D Modeling
Reviewers say compared to ArcGIS CityEngine, 3ds Max Design is:
More expensive
See all 3ds Max Design reviews
#9

GeoHECRAS
By CivilGEO, Inc.
(267)4.8 out of 5
GeoHECRAS is an AutoCAD, MicroStation and ESRI ArcGIS compatible interactive 2D/3D graphical user interface data wrapper to the US Army Corps of Engineers HEC-RAS.
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
• Civil Engineering Design
Get a quote
Reviewers say compared to ArcGIS CityEngine, GeoHECRAS is:
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
More expensive
See all GeoHECRAS reviews
#10

Maya
By Autodesk
(262)4.3 out of 5
Bring your imagination to life with Maya® 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software. Maya helps artists tell their story with one fast, creative toolset.
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
• 3D Modeling
Reviewers say compared to ArcGIS CityEngine, Maya is:
More expensive
See all Maya reviews