# AutoCAD LT, MicroStation vs TurboCAD Comparison

| | AutoCAD LT | MicroStation | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 285 | 404 | 31 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (52.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (34.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (61.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $760 every 2 years | $2,135.00 Per Year | $149.99 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AutoCAD LT

Pros:
- Ease of Use (7 reviews)
- Easy Learning (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Features (5 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (4 reviews)

### MicroStation

Pros:
- Ease of Use (46 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (36 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (15 reviews)
- Learning Curve (14 reviews)

### TurboCAD

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AutoCAD LT | MicroStation | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (244 reviews) | 8.2 (349 reviews) | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (247 reviews) | 7.7 (355 reviews) | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (57 reviews) | 7.6 (161 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 7.0 (83 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (210 reviews) | 7.7 (319 reviews) | 8.4 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 7.7 (85 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.3 (240 reviews) | 7.2 (342 reviews) | 7.5 (28 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AutoCAD LT

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: 2 Year Subscription

Price: $760 every 2 years

Description: Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.

Key Features:
- Access to the latest software releases
- Enhanced 1-on-1 technical support by phone or chat
- Includes AutoCAD mobile app

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### MicroStation

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: MicroStation 12-month Subscription

Price: $2,135.00 Per Year

Description: 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.

Key Features:
- Training via Virtuosity Keys
- Flexible for your project needs
- Named-User license

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### TurboCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: TurboCAD Deluxe

Price: $149.99

Description: TurboCAD® Deluxe is powerful, complete 2D/3D CAD software with hundreds of drawing, modifying, dimensioning and annotation tools.  Materials, lighting, and photorealistic rendering create powerful presentations of any architectural or mechanical design.  Plus, easily share your work with extensive file support including AutoCAD .DWG, SketchUp .SKP, and STL for 3D printing.

Key Features:
- Complete 2D/3D design tools for drafting, modeling, modifying, dimensioning and annotation.
- Easy to learn and use with set up wizards, context-sensitive help, snaps, alignment aids, and handle-based editing.
- Productivity Features like a customizable UI, time saving wizards, a 64-Bit compatible version, XREF support, and more.

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/turbocad/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Civil Engineering Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD LT** | N/A | N/A |
| **MicroStation** | 7.6/10 | 66 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | MicroStation | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | 8.1 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | Not enough data | 7.5 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | 8.2 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate ** | Not enough data | 7.6 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | MicroStation | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | 7.2 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering ** | Not enough data | 7.1 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing ** | Not enough data | 8.6 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | MicroStation | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | 7.3 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement** | Not enough data | 7.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | 6.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | 7.6 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | 7.5 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Engineering

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | MicroStation | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hydraulic engineering** | Not enough data | 7.1 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hydrologic engineering** | Not enough data | 6.8 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Transportation engineering** | Not enough data | 8.7 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Structural engineering** | Not enough data | 6.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD LT** | 7.9/10 | 151 |
| **MicroStation** | 8.2/10 | 117 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | MicroStation | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.5 (143 reviews) | 8.9 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Modeling** | 6.8 (104 reviews) | 8.4 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Visualize ** | 7.0 (112 reviews) | 8.1 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | 5.9 (91 reviews) | 7.6 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Edit

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | MicroStation | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.9 (138 reviews) | 8.2 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Push/Pull** | 7.4 (98 reviews) | 8.0 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 7.7 (117 reviews) | 8.2 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grips ** | 8.3 (119 reviews) | 8.3 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | MicroStation | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.7 (128 reviews) | 8.3 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.3 (115 reviews) | 8.1 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.1 (112 reviews) | 8.1 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)


**Unique to MicroStation (1):** [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AutoCAD LT | MicroStation | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 52.0% | 33.9% | 61.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 35.4% | 32.0% | 25.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 12.6% | 34.1% | 12.9% | 

### By Industry

#### AutoCAD LT

- **Architecture & Planning:** 19.6%
- **Construction:** 12.0%
- **Civil Engineering:** 10.9%
- **Design:** 10.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 7.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.4%
- **Industrial Automation:** 3.3%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 2.9%
- **Oil & Energy:** 1.8%
- **Automotive:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 25.8%

#### MicroStation

- **Civil Engineering:** 40.5%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 10.3%
- **Construction:** 8.7%
- **Design:** 6.8%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 3.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.5%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.0%
- **Utilities:** 2.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 17.4%

#### TurboCAD

- **Construction:** 12.9%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 12.9%
- **Civil Engineering:** 6.5%
- **Higher Education:** 6.5%
- **Automotive:** 3.2%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.2%
- **Chemicals:** 3.2%
- **Computer Games:** 3.2%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.2%
- **Defense & Space:** 3.2%
- **Other:** 41.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AutoCAD LT

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews)
- [Octave BricsCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (135 reviews)
- [ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [LibreCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/librecad/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (25 reviews)
- [QCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/qcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [nanoCAD Free](https://www.g2.com/products/nanocad-free/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [Shapr3D](https://www.g2.com/products/shapr3d/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (172 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)

### Alternatives to MicroStation

- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1930 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (304 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews)
- [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews)
- [AutoTURN](https://www.g2.com/products/autoturn/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [Autodesk InfraWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-infraworks/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (42 reviews)
- [Carlson Civil](https://www.g2.com/products/carlson-civil/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Octave BricsCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (135 reviews)

### Alternatives to TurboCAD

- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1930 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews)
- [Octave BricsCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (135 reviews)
- [FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/freecad/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [LibreCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/librecad/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (25 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AutoCAD LT

- Title: [Is AutoCAD LT free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-autocad-lt-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Unless you have an student version, it is not free."
- Title: [What is AutoCAD LT used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-lt-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "To produce all drawings, documents needed for Electrical Engineering Design for Machines and Electrical panels. "
- Title: [What is LT version of AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-lt-version-of-autocad) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "I use AUTOCAD 2018 LT, 2022 LT also, C3D 2018 and 2022."
- Title: [Would it be possible to create and save symbols in AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/would-it-be-possible-to-create-and-save-symbols-in-autocad) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [What is AutoCAD LT used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/autocad-lt-what-is-autocad-lt-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "2D Drafting and design"

### MicroStation

- Title: [Microstation](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33530-microstation) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "We'd be happy to answer any questions you have!  Let us know what additional details you're looking for."

### TurboCAD

- Title: [Does the deluxe version read write dgn files.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-the-deluxe-version-read-write-dgn-files) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "i use the Platinum version for professional work, and I love it.  I don't know about the Deluxe.  However, the customer service guys on turbocad.com are..."
- Title: [Does TurboCAD work with 3D Printers?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/3d-printing) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes!   TurboCAD supports both the import and export of STL files, the standard file format used with 3D printers. "
- Title: [How often do you upgrade and update TurboCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/updates-upgrades) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We offer a major upgrade to the TurboCAD once a year, typically in the middle to end of Q1.  We typically offer two maintenance release updates as well as..."
- Title: [What licensing options are there for TurboCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-options) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "TurboCAD Pro and Pro Platinum are available on either an Annual Subscription or on a one-time purchase, permanent license basis.   TurboCAD Deluxe is..."
- Title: [How difficult will it be to learn TurboCAD if I am an AutoCAD user?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/learning-curve) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Very easy.  TurboCAD menus and command are displayed in a similar fashion to AutoCAD.  TurboCAD also offers a Command line entry option, a ‘heads-up’..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-lt-vs-microstation-vs-turbocad)