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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (34.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
$2,135.00 Per Year
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,835)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansMicroStation
Star Rating
(366)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.1% 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 AutoCAD excels in drawing capabilities, scoring a remarkable 9.4, while MicroStation follows with a solid 8.9. Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's precision and extensive toolset make it a favorite for detailed architectural designs.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's ease of use is rated at 8.3, compared to MicroStation's 7.8. Users on G2 highlight that AutoCAD's intuitive interface and comprehensive tutorials significantly reduce the learning curve for new users.
- Users say that AutoCAD's file import functionality is superior, scoring 8.7 against MicroStation's 8.2. Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's ability to seamlessly integrate various file formats enhances workflow efficiency, especially in collaborative projects.
- G2 users report that AutoCAD's quality of support is rated at 8.2, while MicroStation's is slightly lower at 7.7. Users highlight that AutoCAD's responsive customer service and extensive online resources make troubleshooting much easier.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's documentation score of 8.6 outshines MicroStation's 8.1. Users say that the comprehensive manuals and online help provided by AutoCAD are invaluable for both beginners and experienced users.
- Users report that AutoCAD's modeling capabilities are rated at 8.0, while MicroStation scores slightly higher at 8.4. However, reviewers mention that AutoCAD's modeling tools are more user-friendly, making it easier to create complex designs without extensive training.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AutoCAD
2 Year Subscription
$2940
/2 years
Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.
- Access to the latest software releases
- 1-on-1 online support
- Includes AutoCAD Mobile App
MicroStation
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
Free Trial is available
MicroStation
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,518
8.2
333
Ease of Use
8.3
1,523
7.8
339
Ease of Setup
8.2
284
7.5
142
Ease of Admin
8.0
201
7.0
80
Quality of Support
8.2
1,364
7.7
303
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
199
7.7
81
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,494
7.3
327
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
8.1
473
Not enough data
Design
8.4
407
Not enough data
7.3
375
Not enough data
9.2
413
Not enough data
8.8
404
Not enough data
8.2
369
Not enough data
8.3
195
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.9
361
Not enough data
8.9
414
Not enough data
8.7
408
Not enough data
8.7
392
Not enough data
Construction
8.4
363
Not enough data
8.2
355
Not enough data
7.5
334
Not enough data
8.1
185
Not enough data
7.8
179
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
47
Not enough data
7.1
45
Not enough data
6.2
47
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
54
Not enough data
8.5
54
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
45
Not enough data
7.1
35
Design
9.4
487
8.9
87
8.0
463
8.4
84
8.2
466
8.1
84
7.4
419
7.6
80
Edit
8.7
478
8.2
84
8.2
432
7.9
80
8.5
476
8.2
85
8.4
451
8.1
83
Collaboration
8.6
468
8.2
83
8.6
454
8.1
83
8.4
437
8.0
81
Data Management
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
Map Creation
8.4
38
Not enough data
8.0
33
Not enough data
8.7
37
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
Analysis
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.2
12
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD and MicroStation are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
AutoCAD is categorized as GIS, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
MicroStation is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
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
22.6%
Civil Engineering
10.5%
Construction
9.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.7%
Design
8.3%
Other
40.7%
Civil Engineering
40.8%
Architecture & Planning
11.6%
Construction
8.2%
Design
6.8%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.7%
Other
28.9%
Discussions
Can we add simulation?
4 Comments
SY
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Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?
3 Comments
ZM
Photorealistic rendering techniques in AutoCAD are a way to create realistic images of 3D models. These techniques use lighting, material, and rendering...Read more
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