# ArcGIS CityEngine, OpenFlows WorkSuite vs Autodesk InfraWorks Comparison

| | ArcGIS CityEngine | OpenFlows WorkSuite | Autodesk InfraWorks | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 22 | 44 | 42 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (45.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | ArcGIS CityEngine | OpenFlows WorkSuite | Autodesk InfraWorks | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 7.2 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 7.9 (37 reviews) | 7.8 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 7.9 (33 reviews) | 6.8 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (17 reviews) | 7.7 (36 reviews) | 7.9 (33 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### ArcGIS CityEngine

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### OpenFlows WorkSuite

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Autodesk InfraWorks

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ArcGIS CityEngine** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenFlows WorkSuite** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk InfraWorks** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | OpenFlows WorkSuite | Autodesk InfraWorks | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Topology** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Move

| Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | OpenFlows WorkSuite | Autodesk InfraWorks | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Render** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | OpenFlows WorkSuite | Autodesk InfraWorks | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template library ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | OpenFlows WorkSuite | Autodesk InfraWorks | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Civil Engineering Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ArcGIS CityEngine** | 8.8/10 | 50 |
| **OpenFlows WorkSuite** | 8.5/10 | 19 |
| **Autodesk InfraWorks** | 7.1/10 | 6 |

#### Plan

| Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | OpenFlows WorkSuite | Autodesk InfraWorks | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation ** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate ** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | OpenFlows WorkSuite | Autodesk InfraWorks | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **3D Rendering ** | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | 9.7 (12 reviews) | 9.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing ** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | OpenFlows WorkSuite | Autodesk InfraWorks | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 7.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Engineering

| Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | OpenFlows WorkSuite | Autodesk InfraWorks | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hydraulic engineering** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hydrologic engineering** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Transportation engineering** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Structural engineering** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Urban Planning and Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ArcGIS CityEngine** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenFlows WorkSuite** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk InfraWorks** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | OpenFlows WorkSuite | Autodesk InfraWorks | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | OpenFlows WorkSuite | Autodesk InfraWorks | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **2D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | OpenFlows WorkSuite | Autodesk InfraWorks | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sustainability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Liveability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Movement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Smart Utilities

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ArcGIS CityEngine** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenFlows WorkSuite** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk InfraWorks** | N/A | N/A |

#### IoT Capabilities

| Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | OpenFlows WorkSuite | Autodesk InfraWorks | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Safety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Environmental Conditions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Smart Utilities

| Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | OpenFlows WorkSuite | Autodesk InfraWorks | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Public Works

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ArcGIS CityEngine** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenFlows WorkSuite** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk InfraWorks** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Management

| Feature | ArcGIS CityEngine | OpenFlows WorkSuite | Autodesk InfraWorks | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design)

**Unique to ArcGIS CityEngine (2):** [Urban Planning and Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling)

**Unique to OpenFlows WorkSuite (2):** [Smart Utilities Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/smart-utilities), [Public Works Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/public-works)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | ArcGIS CityEngine | OpenFlows WorkSuite | Autodesk InfraWorks | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 20.0% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 45.0% | 32.6% | 44.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 35.0% | 18.6% | 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%

#### OpenFlows WorkSuite

- **Civil Engineering:** 55.8%
- **Construction:** 14.0%
- **Utilities:** 4.7%
- **Design:** 4.7%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 4.7%
- **Wireless:** 2.3%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 2.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Financial Services:** 2.3%
- **Environmental Services:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 4.7%

#### Autodesk InfraWorks

- **Civil Engineering:** 44.4%
- **Construction:** 22.2%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 11.1%
- **Computer Software:** 5.6%
- **Utilities:** 2.8%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 2.8%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.8%
- **Machinery:** 2.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.8%

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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..."

### OpenFlows WorkSuite

No discussions available for this product.

### Autodesk InfraWorks

- Title: [What is InfraWorks used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-infraworks-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Infraworks is used to create a 3D environment of a city, neighborhood or area for a project. In it you can integrate roads, buildings and additional 3D..."
- Title: [how accurate is the model builder data sets](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-accurate-is-the-model-builder-data-sets) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi there!

You can visit this site for details regarding Model Builder data..."
- Title: [how accurate is theinfraworks data](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-accurate-is-theinfraworks-data) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "model builder in infrawoks 360 use SRTM dem 90 m for establishing existing ground, and being imagery from digital globe and OSM data for center line of road..."
- Title: [Where does model builder get it's data?  What are the accuracy levels optained?  Why is this data so hard to find?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/infraworks-data-sources) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi there,

You can find Model Builder data sources here:..."

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