Top 10 Civil 3D Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to Civil 3D Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

#1

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 Civil 3D:
• Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Civil Engineering Design
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Reviewers say compared to Civil 3D, MicroStation is:
Slower to reach roi
Easier to set up
Easier to admin
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#2

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 Civil 3D:
• Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Reviewers say compared to Civil 3D, SketchUp is:
Easier to set up
Easier to admin
More usable
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Higharc
(33)4.8 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
Higharc was founded in 2018 and is based in Durham, North Carolina. Higharc is a residential homebuilding technology company focused on transforming the home design, sales and building process. The company employs a diverse team of experts across the United States, South America and Europe, in architecture, construction and software development, all working together to modernize the homebuilding process. Higharc partners with homebuilders to deliver a comprehensive home design platform utilizing 3D modeling and generative design, real-time cost estimation and an immersive online sales experience for homebuyers. The user-friendly interface allows for easy customization and instant modifications, making the design process accessible and efficient for users. Higharc's web based platform simplifies the home design, sales and construction workflow by providing a single source of truth at the beginning of the building process and seamlessly transferring data and updates across the organization. Builders benefit from streamlined workflows, improved accuracy and faster go to market timelines.
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Reviewers say compared to Civil 3D, Higharc is:
Better at support
Easier to do business with
Easier to admin
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#3

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 Civil 3D:
• Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
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Reviewers say compared to Civil 3D, Archicad is:
Slower to reach roi
Easier to set up
Easier to admin
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#4

OpenRoads Designer
By Bentley Systems
(136)4.1 out of 5
OpenRoads is a transportation, civil analysis and design software, designed to enable the project delivery of road networks through construction-driven engineering and deliver all the information needed to support operational workflows.
Categories in common with Civil 3D:
• Civil Engineering Design
Reviewers say compared to Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer is:
Easier to admin
Easier to do business with
Better at support
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#5

AutoTURN
By Transoft Solutions, Inc.
(48)4.4 out of 5
Advanced vehicle swept path and turn simulation software for the transportation and engineering professional.
Categories in common with Civil 3D:
• Civil Engineering Design
Reviewers say compared to Civil 3D, AutoTURN is:
Easier to set up
Easier to admin
More usable
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#6

OpenFlows WorkSuite
By Bentley Systems
(44)4.1 out of 5
Utilities and engineering firms around the world trust OpenFlows WaterCAD as a reliable decision-support capability for their infrastructure. Design new water systems and manage existing water networks effectively to reduce disruption risks and energy use. OpenFlows WaterCAD’s ease-of-use helps you successfully plan, design, and operate water distribution systems: · Increase capacity to adequate service levels. · Supply clean potable water without interruption. · Deliver high quality designs cost effectively. OpenFlows WaterCAD is a subset of OpenFlows WaterGEMS
Categories in common with Civil 3D:
• Civil Engineering Design
Reviewers say compared to Civil 3D, OpenFlows WorkSuite is:
Easier to set up
Better at support
More usable
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#7

Site3D
By Microplot Ltd
(36)4.5 out of 5
Site3D is a fully featured software product for the engineering design of road systems and housing developments.
Categories in common with Civil 3D:
• Civil Engineering Design
Reviewers say compared to Civil 3D, Site3D is:
Easier to admin
Easier to set up
Easier to do business with
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#8

Carlson Civil
By Carlson Software
(21)4.3 out of 5
Carlson Civil is one component of the Carlson Civil Suite and is designed especially for civil engineers and CAD technicians who need power and flexibility to make “short work” of even the most challenging design projects. At its foundation, Carlson Civil contains sophisticated and integrated command sets that are easy to learn, cost-effective and even fun to use!
Categories in common with Civil 3D:
• Civil Engineering Design
Reviewers say compared to Civil 3D, Carlson Civil is:
More usable
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
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#9

Civil Designer
By Knowledge Base
(13)4.8 out of 5
An integrated design system for civil engineering infrastructure, including roads, earthworks, sewer, water & stormwater networks.
Categories in common with Civil 3D:
• Civil Engineering Design
Reviewers say compared to Civil 3D, Civil Designer is:
More usable
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
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#10

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 Civil 3D:
• Civil Engineering Design
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Reviewers say compared to Civil 3D, GeoHECRAS is:
Easier to set up
Easier to admin
Better at support
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Sponsored
Higharc
(33)4.8 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
Higharc was founded in 2018 and is based in Durham, North Carolina. Higharc is a residential homebuilding technology company focused on transforming the home design, sales and building process. The company employs a diverse team of experts across the United States, South America and Europe, in architecture, construction and software development, all working together to modernize the homebuilding process. Higharc partners with homebuilders to deliver a comprehensive home design platform utilizing 3D modeling and generative design, real-time cost estimation and an immersive online sales experience for homebuyers. The user-friendly interface allows for easy customization and instant modifications, making the design process accessible and efficient for users. Higharc's web based platform simplifies the home design, sales and construction workflow by providing a single source of truth at the beginning of the building process and seamlessly transferring data and updates across the organization. Builders benefit from streamlined workflows, improved accuracy and faster go to market timelines.
Visit Website
Reviewers say compared to Civil 3D, Higharc is:
Better at support
Easier to do business with
Easier to admin
Visit Website