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At a Glance
Civil 3D
Civil 3D
Star Rating
(306)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$275 per Month
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MicroStation
MicroStation
Star Rating
(329)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (35.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,135.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Civil 3D excels in "Earthwork" with a score of 9.1, highlighting its robust capabilities in calculating earthwork quantities, which is crucial for grading and site development projects. In contrast, MicroStation's score of 8.3 in the same area indicates it may not be as strong in this specific functionality.
  • Reviewers mention that Civil 3D's "Dynamic Updating" feature, rated at 8.8, allows for real-time changes in design, which significantly enhances workflow efficiency. MicroStation, while also strong with a score of 8.7, does not provide the same level of immediacy in updates, which can affect project timelines.
  • G2 users highlight that Civil 3D's "File Import/Export" capabilities are rated at 9.1, making it easier to collaborate with other software and share files seamlessly. MicroStation's score of 8.4 suggests it may have some limitations in this area, potentially complicating collaboration with external teams.
  • Users on G2 report that Civil 3D's "Drawing" functionality is rated at 9.2, which is particularly beneficial for creating detailed civil engineering drawings. MicroStation, with a score of 9.1, is also strong but may not offer the same level of specialized tools for civil projects.
  • Reviewers mention that MicroStation shines in "Transportation engineering" with a score of 9.0, indicating its strength in road and highway design. Civil 3D, with a score of 8.2, may not provide the same depth of features tailored specifically for transportation projects.
  • Users say that Civil 3D's "Quality of Support" is rated at 7.4, which some find lacking compared to MicroStation's score of 7.6. This difference suggests that users may experience better support and resources when using MicroStation, which can be critical for resolving issues quickly during project execution.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Civil 3D
Civil 3D Subscription (Monthly)
$275
per Month
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MicroStation
MicroStation 12-month Subscription
$2,135.00
Per Year
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Free Trial
Civil 3D
Free Trial is available
MicroStation
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
252
8.2
303
Ease of Use
7.4
252
7.8
308
Ease of Setup
6.5
70
7.2
111
Ease of Admin
6.5
59
7.0
79
Quality of Support
7.4
220
7.6
278
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.5
57
7.8
79
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
251
7.1
297
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.8
44
8.5
37
Design
8.6
39
8.5
33
8.2
35
7.8
33
9.2
38
9.1
33
8.8
38
9.0
32
Feature Not Available
8.6
29
8.8
15
8.7
27
Collaboration
8.4
35
8.4
30
9.1
39
8.5
31
8.9
38
8.8
31
Feature Not Available
9.0
29
Construction
Feature Not Available
8.1
30
Feature Not Available
8.2
29
Feature Not Available
8.6
28
8.9
16
8.3
25
9.1
15
8.3
26
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Civil Engineering DesignHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.2
123
7.9
53
Plan
8.5
109
8.0
46
Feature Not Available
8.2
38
8.3
114
8.2
45
7.6
105
8.0
41
Design
8.5
98
7.6
39
7.4
84
7.5
36
9.1
118
8.7
47
8.8
118
8.7
47
Construction
Feature Not Available
7.4
32
Feature Not Available
7.6
31
Feature Not Available
7.7
29
8.4
38
7.8
34
8.5
36
7.7
34
Engineering
7.8
57
7.4
29
7.7
58
7.3
30
8.2
62
9.0
38
Feature Not Available
7.5
29
Not enough data
7.9
62
Design
Not enough data
8.8
58
Not enough data
8.3
55
Not enough data
8.0
55
Not enough data
7.3
51
Edit
Not enough data
7.8
55
Not enough data
7.5
50
Not enough data
7.9
56
Not enough data
7.9
53
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.9
54
Not enough data
7.9
54
Not enough data
7.8
52
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Civil 3D
Civil 3D
MicroStation
MicroStation
Unique Categories
Civil 3D
Civil 3D has no unique categories
MicroStation
MicroStation is categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Civil 3D
Civil 3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
25.6%
MicroStation
MicroStation
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
35.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Civil 3D
Civil 3D
Civil Engineering
63.6%
Construction
6.2%
Government Administration
4.1%
Utilities
3.8%
Architecture & Planning
3.4%
Other
18.9%
MicroStation
MicroStation
Civil Engineering
42.9%
Architecture & Planning
8.7%
Construction
8.4%
Design
7.1%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.0%
Other
28.9%
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
Verified User
G
Verified User in Civil Engineering

File sizes get very large. Software can become unstable with larger data sets.

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...

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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
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