# AutoTURN, MicroStation vs SketchUp Comparison | | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 50 | 413 | 1,324 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (46.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (34.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.7% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $2,135.00 Per Year | $129.00 1 Seats Per Year | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### AutoTURN **Not enough data** ### MicroStation Pros: - Ease of Use (44 reviews) - 3D Modeling (35 reviews) Cons: - Difficult Learning (13 reviews) - Learning Curve (13 reviews) ### SketchUp Pros: - Ease of Use (15 reviews) - 3D Modeling (10 reviews) Cons: - Poor Rendering Quality (6 reviews) - Expensive (5 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (44 reviews) | 8.2 (356 reviews) | 8.5 (1133 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (44 reviews) | 7.7 (362 reviews) | 8.9 (1151 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 7.3 (10 reviews) | 7.6 (168 reviews) | 9.0 (269 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 7.0 (83 reviews) | 8.3 (104 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (29 reviews) | 7.7 (324 reviews) | 8.1 (902 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 7.7 (86 reviews) | 8.5 (101 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.6 (44 reviews) | 7.2 (348 reviews) | 8.2 (1120 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### AutoTURN #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### 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 ### SketchUp #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Go Subscription Price: $129.00 1 Seats Per Year Description: Design & collaborate anywhere. Key Features: - Web & iPad based 3D Modeling Platform - Unlimited Cloud Storage on Trimble Connect - Community Support and SketchUp Help Center Access [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AutoTURN** | N/A | N/A | | **MicroStation** | N/A | N/A | | **SketchUp** | 7.3/10 | 317 | #### Design | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Visualizing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (298 reviews) | | **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (296 reviews) | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (297 reviews) | | **Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (271 reviews) | | **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (221 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi User** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (222 reviews) | | **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (293 reviews) | | **Annotating ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (269 reviews) | | **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (259 reviews) | #### Construction | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (239 reviews) | | **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (216 reviews) | | **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (201 reviews) | | **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (190 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (118 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (118 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (119 reviews) | #### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### 3D Modeling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AutoTURN** | N/A | N/A | | **MicroStation** | N/A | N/A | | **SketchUp** | 7.1/10 | 290 | #### Design | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Sculpting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (274 reviews) | | **Topology** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (268 reviews) | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (272 reviews) | | **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (265 reviews) | | **Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (265 reviews) | #### Move | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Animate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (264 reviews) | | **Render** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (270 reviews) | | **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (272 reviews) | #### Store & Manage | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (253 reviews) | | **Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (260 reviews) | | **Template library ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (261 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (248 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (246 reviews) | ### Civil Engineering Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AutoTURN** | N/A | N/A | | **MicroStation** | 7.6/10 | 69 | | **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A | #### Plan | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Documentation ** | Not enough data | 8.2 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Sequence** | Not enough data | 7.6 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Annotate** | Not enough data | 8.2 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Collaborate ** | Not enough data | 7.6 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Design | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | 7.3 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | | **3D Rendering ** | Not enough data | 7.2 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Editing ** | Not enough data | 8.6 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Construction | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | Not enough data | 7.2 (43 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 | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | |---|---|---| | **AutoTURN** | N/A | N/A | | **MicroStation** | 8.2/10 | 121 | | **SketchUp** | 8.2/10 | 329 | #### Design | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (95 reviews) | 8.7 (305 reviews) | | **Modeling** | Not enough data | 8.4 (92 reviews) | 8.9 (308 reviews) | | **Visualize ** | Not enough data | 8.1 (90 reviews) | 8.9 (308 reviews) | | **Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.6 (80 reviews) | 7.7 (294 reviews) | #### Edit | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **File Import ** | Not enough data | 8.2 (97 reviews) | 8.1 (297 reviews) | | **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | 8.0 (79 reviews) | 9.1 (305 reviews) | | **Views** | Not enough data | 8.2 (86 reviews) | 8.8 (304 reviews) | | **Grips ** | Not enough data | 8.3 (84 reviews) | 8.3 (290 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Annotate** | Not enough data | 8.3 (87 reviews) | 7.4 (265 reviews) | | **Documentation ** | Not enough data | 8.1 (86 reviews) | 7.5 (264 reviews) | | **Data Extract** | Not enough data | 8.1 (82 reviews) | 7.3 (244 reviews) | ### Urban Planning and Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AutoTURN** | N/A | N/A | | **MicroStation** | N/A | N/A | | **SketchUp** | 7.5/10 | 166 | #### Plan | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (144 reviews) | | **Sequence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (141 reviews) | | **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (138 reviews) | | **Collaborate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (133 reviews) | #### Design | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (158 reviews) | | **3D Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (158 reviews) | | **2D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (147 reviews) | | **Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (156 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Sustainability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (132 reviews) | | **Liveability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Movement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (133 reviews) | ### Architectural Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AutoTURN** | N/A | N/A | | **MicroStation** | N/A | N/A | | **SketchUp** | 7.2/10 | 477 | #### Library | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Objects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (460 reviews) | | **Materials** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (464 reviews) | #### Rendering | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Textures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (453 reviews) | | **Shading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (448 reviews) | | **Lighting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (444 reviews) | | **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (435 reviews) | | **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (411 reviews) | | **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (394 reviews) | #### Integrations | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (368 reviews) | | **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (419 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (238 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to AutoTURN (1):** [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design) **Unique to MicroStation (2):** [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad) **Unique to SketchUp (6):** [Urban Planning and Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | AutoTURN | MicroStation | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 24.4% | 34.0% | 75.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 46.7% | 32.2% | 18.0% | | **Enterprise** | 28.9% | 33.8% | 6.3% | ### By Industry #### AutoTURN - **Civil Engineering:** 64.4% - **Design:** 8.9% - **Architecture & Planning:** 8.9% - **Construction:** 4.4% - **Utilities:** 2.2% - **Renewables & Environment:** 2.2% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.2% - **Government Administration:** 2.2% - **Computer Software:** 2.2% - **Commercial Real Estate:** 2.2% #### MicroStation - **Civil Engineering:** 40.0% - **Architecture & Planning:** 10.9% - **Construction:** 8.5% - **Design:** 6.7% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 3.5% - **Oil & Energy:** 3.5% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.2% - **Utilities:** 2.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 1.9% - **Telecommunications:** 1.6% - **Other:** 17.3% #### SketchUp - **Architecture & Planning:** 47.1% - **Design:** 16.6% - **Construction:** 11.1% - **Civil Engineering:** 2.4% - **Higher Education:** 1.3% - **Graphic Design:** 1.1% - **Retail:** 1.0% - **Furniture:** 0.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 0.9% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 0.9% - **Other:** 16.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to AutoTURN - [Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (304 reviews) - [Carlson Civil](https://www.g2.com/products/carlson-civil/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Autodesk InfraWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-infraworks/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (42 reviews) - [OpenRoads Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/openroads-designer/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (139 reviews) - [GeoHECRAS](https://www.g2.com/products/geohecras/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (348 reviews) - [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (349 reviews) - [GeoHECHMS](https://www.g2.com/products/geohechms/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (123 reviews) - [Site3D](https://www.g2.com/products/site3d/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (36 reviews) - [SkyCiv Structural 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/skyciv-structural-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (15 reviews) - [Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-architecture-engineering-construction-collection/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (25 reviews) ### Alternatives to MicroStation - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 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) - [AutoCAD LT](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (285 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) - [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) - [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews) ### Alternatives to SketchUp - [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (291 reviews) - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 reviews) - [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (947 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 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) - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews) - [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 reviews) - [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews) - [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### AutoTURN - Title: [Is AutoTURN free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-autoturn-free) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Hello, No, but you may request to for a free trial and pricing here:..." - Title: [What is AutoTURN used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autoturn-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "AutoTURN is used within CAD to check your vehicle's swept and turning path on a site or road design to ensure all types of vehicles can move through safely..." - Title: [How much does AutoTURN cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-autoturn-cost) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Hello, you may request pricing via here: https://www.transoftsolutions.com/vehicle-swept-path/autoturn-select/autoturn-pro/buy-now/" ### 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." ### SketchUp - Title: [What is SketchUp used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sketchup-used-for) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "What I primarily use SketchUp for is extremely quick concept ideas for the construction of a project or the explaining of a project. The programs easy..." - Title: [Ye](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ye) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi!" - Title: [When is the Sketchup for IPAD going to be released. I joined the beta back in September 2021 and have been waiting eagerly.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-is-the-sketchup-for-ipad-going-to-be-released-i-joined-the-beta-back-in-september-2021-and-have-been-waiting-eagerly) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hey there! SketchUp for iPad has been released. Check out our website for more information: https://www.sketchup.com/products/sketchup-for-ipad" - Title: [Building the site is a pain but is critical. This needs to be easier.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/building-the-site-is-a-pain-but-is-critical-this-needs-to-be-easier) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Try the 2DXY_SiteSurvey add-on. The precise survey lines are very easy to set. The become familiar with the integrated site location and sand box tools for..." - Title: [What is next?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-next-d4049eff-b5d6-487f-b730-0c3f2631ae44) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "#iPad!!!" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-microstation-vs-sketchup)