# ArcGIS CityEngine vs ArcGIS Urban Comparison | | ArcGIS CityEngine | ArcGIS Urban | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 22 | 4 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (45.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | ArcGIS CityEngine | ArcGIS Urban | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Pricing ### ArcGIS CityEngine #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### ArcGIS Urban #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### 3D Modeling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ArcGIS CityEngine** | N/A | N/A | | **ArcGIS Urban** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | ArcGIS Urban | |---|---|---| | **Sculpting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Topology** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Move | Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | ArcGIS Urban | |---|---|---| | **Animate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Render** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Store & Manage | Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | ArcGIS Urban | |---|---|---| | **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Template library ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | ArcGIS Urban | |---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Civil Engineering Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ArcGIS CityEngine** | 8.8/10 | 50 | | **ArcGIS Urban** | N/A | N/A | #### Plan | Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | ArcGIS Urban | |---|---|---| | **Documentation ** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Sequence** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Annotate** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Collaborate ** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Design | Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | ArcGIS Urban | |---|---|---| | **3D Modeling** | 9.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **3D Rendering ** | 9.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | 9.7 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Editing ** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Construction | Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | ArcGIS Urban | |---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | 8.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reinforcement** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Clash Detection** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Engineering | Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | ArcGIS Urban | |---|---|---| | **Hydraulic engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hydrologic engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transportation engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Structural engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### GIS | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ArcGIS CityEngine** | N/A | N/A | | **ArcGIS Urban** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Management | Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | ArcGIS Urban | |---|---|---| | **Data Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Manipulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Map Creation | Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | ArcGIS Urban | |---|---|---| | **Geocoding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Buffer Zone Query** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Overlaying** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Publishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | ArcGIS Urban | |---|---|---| | **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Streaming ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Urban Planning and Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ArcGIS CityEngine** | N/A | N/A | | **ArcGIS Urban** | N/A | N/A | #### Plan | Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | ArcGIS Urban | |---|---|---| | **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sequence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaborate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Design | Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | ArcGIS Urban | |---|---|---| | **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3D Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **2D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | ArcGIS Urban | |---|---|---| | **Sustainability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Liveability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Movement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Urban Planning and Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design) **Unique to ArcGIS CityEngine (2):** [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling) **Unique to ArcGIS Urban (1):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | ArcGIS CityEngine | ArcGIS Urban | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 20.0% | 25.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 45.0% | 50.0% | | **Enterprise** | 35.0% | 25.0% | ### By Industry #### ArcGIS CityEngine - **Information Technology and Services:** 15.0% - **Higher Education:** 15.0% - **Government Administration:** 15.0% - **Architecture & Planning:** 15.0% - **Construction:** 10.0% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 5.0% - **Mining & Metals:** 5.0% - **Internet:** 5.0% - **Design:** 5.0% - **Consumer Services:** 5.0% - **Other:** 5.0% #### ArcGIS Urban - **Consulting:** 25.0% - **Telecommunications:** 25.0% - **Higher Education:** 25.0% - **Government Administration:** 25.0% --- ## 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Top Discussions ### ArcGIS CityEngine - Title: [What are the system requirements for CityEngine?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/system-requirements-7bd7ef04-09ae-4da9-9b4d-06eb8f244811) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "See CityEngine system requirements here: http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/cityengine/latest/get-started/esri-cityengine-system-requirements.htm " - Title: [What exactly is procedural modeling?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/procedural-modeling-2bf52bf5-0cb9-4a42-abd9-f000a3c5b23c) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Procedural modeling means that 3D geometries and textures are constructed using rules (procedures) instead of labor-intensive manual modeling. A single..." - Title: [What is CGA?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/procedural-modeling) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "CGA (Computer Generated Architecture) is a unique programming language specified to generate architectural 3D content. The idea of grammar-based modeling is..." - Title: [Can I use CityEngine to generate 3D buildings out of LiDAR data?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/capabilities-c46c9eee-74ae-4628-aefe-479010904657) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "No. CityEngine does not support LiDAR data nor are tools provided for the automatic extraction of surfaces out of point clouds. However, based on ArcGIS Pro..." - Title: [Does CityEngine support the creation of 3D KML files?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/capabilities-4b2d36fd-4c4d-4ff6-852e-3a74e63e5630) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes. The ability to import and export KML is available in CityEngine. Industry-standard 3D object properties such as advanced materials and multiple textures..." ### ArcGIS Urban No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-arcgis-urban)