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Compare Archicad and MicroStation 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (33.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year
$2,135.00 Per Year
Archicad
Star Rating
(288)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansMicroStation
Star Rating
(368)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (33.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,135.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Archicad excels in visualizing designs with a score of 9.2, while MicroStation, with a score of 8.5, is noted for its strong drawing capabilities. Reviewers mention that Archicad's intuitive interface enhances the visualization process, making it easier to present ideas to clients.
- Reviewers mention that Archicad's ease of use is a significant advantage, scoring 8.5 compared to MicroStation's 7.8. Users on G2 highlight that Archicad's user-friendly design tools streamline workflows, whereas MicroStation's complexity can lead to a steeper learning curve.
- G2 users report that Archicad's collaboration features, particularly its multi-user capabilities, score 8.8, outperforming MicroStation's 8.3. Users say that Archicad allows for seamless teamwork, enabling multiple users to work on a project simultaneously without conflicts.
- Reviewers mention that MicroStation shines in construction-related features, particularly in clash detection, where it scores 8.6 compared to Archicad's 7.5. Users report that MicroStation's robust tools for identifying design conflicts are invaluable during the construction phase.
- Users on G2 highlight that Archicad's dynamic updating feature, scoring 8.9, allows for real-time changes across the model, which is a significant advantage over MicroStation's 8.7. Reviewers say this feature enhances efficiency, especially in fast-paced project environments.
- Reviewers mention that while both products offer solid rendering capabilities, Archicad's rendering score of 7.7 is on par with MicroStation's, but users report that Archicad's rendering tools are more accessible and user-friendly, making it easier for designers to achieve high-quality visuals.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Archicad
3-Year Archicad Collaborate Subscription
$2,810.00
1 Seat Per Year
Three year subscription, billed annually. Prices are informational only. Final price depends on your billing country, and may differ from prices shown here.
- BIMx Pro
- Redshift rendering
- Surface catalog
MicroStation
MicroStation 12-month Subscription
$2,135.00
Per Year
Get access to software that comes with training – fast! Bentley’s eStore, Virtuosity, offers a convenient way to lease a 12-month license of Bentley software for a low, upfront cost. Every online purchase through Virtuosity comes as a Virtuoso Subscription that includes training and auto-renewals. Local currency pricing available.
- Training via Virtuosity Keys
- Flexible for your project needs
- Named-User license
Free Trial
Archicad
Free Trial is available
MicroStation
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
240
8.2
333
Ease of Use
8.4
242
7.8
339
Ease of Setup
8.3
86
7.5
142
Ease of Admin
8.0
41
7.0
82
Quality of Support
8.2
229
7.7
303
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
41
7.7
83
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
226
7.2
327
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
7.6
148
Not enough data
Design
9.2
141
Not enough data
7.4
134
Not enough data
9.1
141
Not enough data
8.8
139
Not enough data
7.5
117
Not enough data
8.7
110
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.7
121
Not enough data
8.5
139
Not enough data
8.2
138
Not enough data
8.4
136
Not enough data
Construction
7.3
103
Not enough data
6.4
97
Not enough data
7.3
109
Not enough data
6.5
100
Not enough data
6.2
96
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.1
27
Not enough data
6.0
27
Not enough data
5.9
27
Not enough data
Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Plan
Not enough data
8.0
53
Not enough data
7.5
45
Not enough data
8.1
52
Not enough data
7.5
48
Design
Not enough data
7.1
46
Not enough data
7.0
43
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
8.5
55
Construction
Not enough data
7.3
40
Not enough data
7.3
39
Not enough data
7.1
37
Not enough data
7.6
41
Not enough data
7.5
42
Engineering
Not enough data
7.2
36
Not enough data
6.9
36
Not enough data
8.9
46
Not enough data
7.1
35
Design
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
8.3
83
Not enough data
8.0
82
Not enough data
7.5
78
Edit
Not enough data
8.0
84
Not enough data
7.9
78
Not enough data
8.2
83
Not enough data
8.1
82
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.1
81
Not enough data
8.0
82
Not enough data
8.0
79
Plan
8.4
27
Not enough data
7.4
25
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
Design
9.2
27
Not enough data
7.6
27
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
Analysis
7.0
25
Not enough data
5.9
23
Not enough data
6.4
23
Not enough data
Library
7.6
130
Not enough data
7.6
130
Not enough data
Rendering
7.2
128
Not enough data
7.8
127
Not enough data
7.1
120
Not enough data
7.0
123
Not enough data
7.0
117
Not enough data
6.1
108
Not enough data
Integrations
8.5
122
Not enough data
8.1
125
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.4
37
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Archicad and MicroStation share no categories
Unique Categories
Archicad is categorized as Architectural Rendering, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Urban Planning and Design
MicroStation is categorized as Civil Engineering Design and General-Purpose CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Archicad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
MicroStation
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
Architecture & Planning
83.6%
Construction
5.0%
Design
3.9%
Civil Engineering
1.4%
Marketing and Advertising
0.7%
Other
5.4%
Civil Engineering
40.8%
Architecture & Planning
10.5%
Construction
9.1%
Design
6.8%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.7%
Other
29.2%
Discussions
How do other people make custom objects for their projects?
2 Comments
AE
you can model your own objects with native Arhicad elements such as Walls, Slabs or any other, and then save them as objects by selecting the entire elements...Read more
Why doesn't Archicad do 3D renderings?
2 Comments
AE
Archicad does 3d Rendering throughout Cinema Render, a rendering motor that comes within the software installation. Read more
What is the best way to stop it from overloading my computer?
2 Comments
MH
Close 3D windows that are not being used. Hide layers, especially ones with complex 3D geometries. Reduce the polygon count of imported objects. Turn...Read more
MicroStation has no more discussions with answers
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