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Compare AutoCAD Plant 3D and MicroStation 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (34.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$2,135.00 Per Year
AutoCAD Plant 3D
Star Rating
(42)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AutoCAD Plant 3DMicroStation
Star Rating
(369)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,135.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that MicroStation excels in "Drawing" with a score of 9.1, while AutoCAD Plant 3D closely follows with a score of 9.3. Reviewers mention that MicroStation's drawing capabilities are particularly robust for complex designs.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD Plant 3D shines in "File Import/Export" with a score of 9.1, compared to MicroStation's score of 8.4. Users say that the seamless integration with various file formats enhances collaboration and efficiency in projects.
- G2 users highlight that MicroStation's "Dynamic Updating" feature, scoring 8.7, allows for real-time changes in designs, which is crucial for projects requiring constant revisions. In contrast, AutoCAD Plant 3D scores 9.0 in this area, indicating a slight edge in responsiveness to design changes.
- Users on G2 report that AutoCAD Plant 3D's "Fabrication" tools are superior, scoring 8.9, while MicroStation scores 8.0. Reviewers mention that the advanced fabrication features in AutoCAD Plant 3D streamline the construction process significantly.
- Reviewers mention that MicroStation's "Quality of Support" is rated at 7.6, which is lower than AutoCAD Plant 3D's 8.6. Users report that the support team for AutoCAD Plant 3D is more responsive and helpful, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Users say that while both products offer strong "Collaboration" features, AutoCAD Plant 3D's score of 8.2 in "Multi User" collaboration slightly outperforms MicroStation's 8.3, indicating a more user-friendly experience for teams working simultaneously on projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AutoCAD Plant 3D
No pricing availableMicroStation
MicroStation 12-month Subscription
$2,135.00
Per Year
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- Training via Virtuosity Keys
- Flexible for your project needs
- Named-User license
Free Trial
AutoCAD Plant 3D
No trial information availableMicroStation
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
35
8.2
334
Ease of Use
8.6
35
7.8
340
Ease of Setup
8.0
11
7.5
143
Ease of Admin
8.7
10
7.0
82
Quality of Support
8.6
35
7.7
304
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
10
7.7
83
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
34
7.2
328
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
8.7
22
Not enough data
Design
9.5
19
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.2
18
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
Construction
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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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
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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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
82
Not enough data
8.0
81
Not enough data
7.6
77
Edit
Not enough data
8.1
84
Not enough data
7.9
77
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
8.1
81
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.1
80
Not enough data
8.0
82
Not enough data
7.9
78
Design & Modeling - Plant Design Management Systems
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Simulation & Optimization - Plant Design Management Systems
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management - Plant Design Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD Plant 3D and MicroStation share no categories
Unique Categories
AutoCAD Plant 3D is categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Plant Design Management Systems
MicroStation is categorized as Civil Engineering Design and General-Purpose CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD Plant 3D
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
Oil & Energy
20.5%
Construction
12.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
10.3%
Information Technology and Services
10.3%
Chemicals
10.3%
Other
35.9%
Civil Engineering
40.7%
Architecture & Planning
10.5%
Construction
9.3%
Design
6.8%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.7%
Other
29.1%
Discussions
What is AutoCAD Plant 3D used for?
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Basically, you can create process flow diagrams (piping and instrumentation diagrams). Convert them to 3D piping design (e.g., pipeline layout) and even end...Read more
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