# Autodesk InfraWorks vs OpenRoads Designer Comparison | | Autodesk InfraWorks | OpenRoads Designer | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 42 | 139 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $6,057.00 1 practitioner Per Year | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Autodesk InfraWorks | OpenRoads Designer | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 7.2 (32 reviews) | 8.4 (112 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (33 reviews) | 6.9 (112 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 6.4 (29 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 7.3 (23 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 6.8 (32 reviews) | 7.6 (98 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (31 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (33 reviews) | 7.8 (109 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Autodesk InfraWorks #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### OpenRoads Designer #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: OpenRoads Designer Virtuoso Subscription Price: $6,057.00 1 practitioner Per Year Description: Includes 5 Keys for added incremental services, training, and onboarding. Key Features: - A 1-year named user license of Bentley software for lower upfront costs - 5 keys to redeem for customizable training, mentoring, and consulting services - Direct access to in-house industry experts who know the challenges your team faces and the strategies to solve them [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/openroads-designer/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Civil Engineering Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk InfraWorks** | 7.1/10 | 6 | | **OpenRoads Designer** | 8.3/10 | 34 | #### Plan | Feature | Autodesk InfraWorks | OpenRoads Designer | |---|---|---| | **Documentation ** | Not enough data | 7.6 (32 reviews) | | **Sequence** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Annotate** | Not enough data | 8.1 (32 reviews) | | **Collaborate ** | Not enough data | 8.6 (31 reviews) | #### Design | Feature | Autodesk InfraWorks | OpenRoads Designer | |---|---|---| | **3D Modeling** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (32 reviews) | | **3D Rendering ** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (31 reviews) | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (31 reviews) | | **Editing ** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 8.1 (32 reviews) | #### Construction | Feature | Autodesk InfraWorks | OpenRoads Designer | |---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Reinforcement** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Grading** | Not enough data | 8.6 (19 reviews) | | **Earthwork** | Not enough data | 9.1 (20 reviews) | #### Engineering | Feature | Autodesk InfraWorks | OpenRoads Designer | |---|---|---| | **Hydraulic engineering** | Not enough data | 7.7 (21 reviews) | | **Hydrologic engineering** | Not enough data | 7.8 (22 reviews) | | **Transportation engineering** | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | | **Structural engineering** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Autodesk InfraWorks | OpenRoads Designer | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 30.6% | 23.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 44.4% | 33.6% | | **Enterprise** | 25.0% | 43.2% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### OpenRoads Designer - **Civil Engineering:** 73.6% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 7.2% - **Design:** 6.4% - **Construction:** 5.6% - **Architecture & Planning:** 4.0% - **Oil & Energy:** 0.8% - **Military:** 0.8% - **Higher Education:** 0.8% - **Government Administration:** 0.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Autodesk InfraWorks - [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (404 reviews) - [ArcGIS CityEngine](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-cityengine/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (22 reviews) - [AutoTURN](https://www.g2.com/products/autoturn/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (50 reviews) - [Carlson Civil](https://www.g2.com/products/carlson-civil/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews) - 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[Carlson Civil](https://www.g2.com/products/carlson-civil/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Civil Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-designer/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (18 reviews) - [GeoHECHMS](https://www.g2.com/products/geohechms/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (123 reviews) - [Carlson Survey](https://www.g2.com/products/carlson-survey/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (11 reviews) - [Site3D](https://www.g2.com/products/site3d/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (36 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### 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:..." ### OpenRoads Designer - Title: [How do I create a terrain in OpenRoads designer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-create-a-terrain-in-openroads-designer) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "To create a terrain in OpenRoads Designer, you can use the Terrain Create tool group which contains tools to create a terrain model from graphical elements,..." - Title: [Which software is used for highway design?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-software-is-used-for-highway-design) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "The most commonly used highway design software is developed by Bentley and Autodesk. Bentley’s OpenRoads Designer is a comprehensive and fully functioned..." - Title: [What is OpenRoads?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-openroads) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "OpenRoads Designer is a civil design application used for all types and sizes of civil projects around the world. It can be used for tasks such as..." - Title: [What is OpenRoads designer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-openroads-designer) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "OpenRoads Designer is a civil design application used for all types and sizes of civil projects around the world. It can be used for tasks such as..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-infraworks-vs-openroads-designer)