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Compare Civil 3D and OpenRoads Designer 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (43.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$275 per Month
$6,057.00 1 practitioner Per Year
Civil 3D
Star Rating
(306)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$275 per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansOpenRoads Designer
Star Rating
(138)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6,057.00 1 practitioner Per Year
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Civil 3D excels in "Drawing" capabilities with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for detailed design work, while OpenRoads Designer, with a score of 8.5, is noted for its solid but slightly less robust drawing features.
- Reviewers mention that Civil 3D's "Dynamic Updating" feature, rated at 8.8, allows for real-time changes to designs, which enhances workflow efficiency, whereas OpenRoads Designer, while competent, has a lower score of 8.7 in this area, indicating it may not be as responsive to design changes.
- G2 users highlight that Civil 3D's "File Import/Export" functionality scores an impressive 9.1, facilitating seamless integration with other software, while OpenRoads Designer, although functional, does not match this level of performance, which can hinder collaboration.
- Users on G2 report that Civil 3D's "Earthwork" tools are highly rated at 9.1, providing comprehensive capabilities for grading and excavation projects, while OpenRoads Designer's score of 8.9 indicates it is effective but may lack some advanced features that Civil 3D offers.
- Reviewers mention that both products have similar scores for "Quality of Support" at 7.4, but users say that Civil 3D's support is often more responsive, which can be crucial for users needing immediate assistance during critical project phases.
- Users say that OpenRoads Designer shines in "Collaboration" with a score of 8.4, making it a better choice for teams that prioritize multi-user environments, while Civil 3D, with a score of 7.6, may not provide the same level of collaborative features, which could impact team dynamics.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Civil 3D
Civil 3D Subscription (Monthly)
$275
per Month
Flexible options available, talk to sales at: (818) 797-9909
- Access to the latest version
- Use software anywhere
- Access previous versions
OpenRoads Designer
OpenRoads Designer Virtuoso Subscription
$6,057.00
1 practitioner Per Year
Includes 5 Keys for added incremental services, training, and onboarding.
- A 1-year named user license of Bentley software for lower upfront costs
- 5 keys to redeem for customizable training, mentoring, and consulting services
- Direct access to in-house industry experts who know the challenges your team faces and the strategies to solve them
Free Trial
Civil 3D
Free Trial is available
OpenRoads Designer
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
252
8.3
112
Ease of Use
7.4
252
6.8
112
Ease of Setup
6.5
70
6.3
28
Ease of Admin
6.5
59
7.3
23
Quality of Support
7.4
220
7.5
98
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.5
57
8.1
31
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
251
7.6
109
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.8
44
Not enough data
Design
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
9.2
38
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
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Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.4
35
Not enough data
9.1
39
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Construction
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Plan
8.5
109
7.4
32
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8.3
114
8.0
32
7.6
105
8.4
31
Design
8.5
98
8.8
31
7.4
84
7.9
30
9.1
118
8.5
30
8.8
118
8.1
31
Construction
Feature Not Available
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8.4
38
8.5
18
8.5
36
9.0
19
Engineering
7.8
57
7.7
20
7.7
58
7.7
21
8.2
62
8.8
27
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Civil 3D and OpenRoads Designer are categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Unique Categories
Civil 3D is categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
OpenRoads Designer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Civil 3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenRoads Designer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Civil Engineering
63.6%
Construction
6.2%
Government Administration
4.1%
Utilities
3.8%
Architecture & Planning
3.4%
Other
18.9%
Civil Engineering
74.4%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
6.4%
Design
6.4%
Construction
5.6%
Architecture & Planning
4.0%
Other
3.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Civil 3D
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Keith K.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
Easy to use and helpful assistance menus, as well as helpful online communities and forums.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Johnny W.
Verified User in Real Estate
I have not been satisfied with its interface and workspace since it is complex to link to the available commands and also the tools of the main panel are not so clear in their function and use, it took me a long time to learn to use and unfold fluidly...
OpenRoads Designer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
James A.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
I have experience primarily using InRoads with some exposure to GeoPAK. GeoPAK to me seems very clunky and outdated. It bases everything off COGO and the methodology to me is equivalent to what was cutting edge when computers first were used in drafting...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Brad C.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
I dislike the complexity of the interface. Unless you have been using the software for quite some time it is hard to pick it up and know what you are doing. Even to shift a pad design 1 foot it takes an act of God, and quite some time. Inroads must be...
Keith K.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
Easy to use and helpful assistance menus, as well as helpful online communities and forums.
James A.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
I have experience primarily using InRoads with some exposure to GeoPAK. GeoPAK to me seems very clunky and outdated. It bases everything off COGO and the methodology to me is equivalent to what was cutting edge when computers first were used in drafting...
Johnny W.
Verified User in Real Estate
I have not been satisfied with its interface and workspace since it is complex to link to the available commands and also the tools of the main panel are not so clear in their function and use, it took me a long time to learn to use and unfold fluidly...
Brad C.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
I dislike the complexity of the interface. Unless you have been using the software for quite some time it is hard to pick it up and know what you are doing. Even to shift a pad design 1 foot it takes an act of God, and quite some time. Inroads must be...
Discussions
Is Civil 3d free for students?
2 comments
CL
Civil 3d ofrece un año gratuito a los estudiantes que se puede refrendar presentando la documentaciòn que acredite que sigues estudiando.Read more
Filter the tiles of LiDAR
1 comment
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
What is OpenRoads designer?
1 comment
DL
OpenRoads Designer is a civil design application used for all types and sizes of civil projects around the world. It can be used for tasks such as...Read more
To create a terrain in OpenRoads Designer, follow these steps:
1. Open the OpenRoads Designer software and load your project.
2. Navigate to the 'Terrain' tab in the ribbon menu.
3. Select 'Create Terrain Model' from the available options.
4. Choose the data source for your terrain, such as survey data, point clouds, or existing CAD files.
5. Define the boundary and any necessary breaklines or voids.
6. Adjust the settings for the terrain model, including resolution and display options.
7. Click 'Apply' or 'OK' to generate the terrain model.
8. Review the generated terrain and make any necessary adjustments or refinements.
9. Save your project to preserve the changes.
1 comment
DL
To create a terrain in OpenRoads Designer, you can use the Terrain Create tool group which contains tools to create a terrain model from graphical elements,...Read more
What is OpenRoads?
1 comment
DL
OpenRoads Designer is a civil design application used for all types and sizes of civil projects around the world. It can be used for tasks such as...Read more
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