Compare MicroStation and Octave BricsCAD 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (72.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,135.00 Per Year
€314.00 1 User Per Year
MicroStation
Star Rating
(388)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,135.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansOctave BricsCAD
Star Rating
(135)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
€314.00 1 User Per Year
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BricsCAD excels in affordability and ease of use, making it a popular choice for small businesses. Users appreciate its one-time licensing options and the fact that it runs smoothly even on older computers, which can significantly reduce costs compared to other CAD software like AutoCAD.
- According to verified reviews, MicroStation is recognized for its robustness when handling large and complex drawings, particularly in infrastructure and architectural projects. Users highlight its strong precision and stability, which are crucial for demanding projects that involve multiple disciplines.
- Users say that BricsCAD's documentation tools are a standout feature, particularly for section-plane manipulation and interference checking. This functionality enhances the overall user experience, especially for those transitioning from other CAD platforms.
- Reviewers mention that MicroStation offers a high degree of customization, allowing users to set commands manually and create custom shortcuts. This flexibility helps streamline workflows and saves time, which is particularly beneficial for teams working on multiple projects.
- G2 reviewers highlight BricsCAD's quick implementation process, with many users finding it easy to learn due to its similarity to AutoCAD. This makes it an attractive option for those looking to switch without a steep learning curve.
- According to recent user feedback, while MicroStation has a solid reputation for handling complex tasks, some users feel that its ease of use could be improved, as reflected in its lower ratings compared to BricsCAD. This suggests that new users may face a steeper learning curve when adopting MicroStation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MicroStation
MicroStation 12-month Subscription
$2,135.00
Per Year
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.
- Training via Virtuosity Keys
- Flexible for your project needs
- Named-User license
Octave BricsCAD
BricsCAD® Lite
€314.00
1 User Per Year
Familiar CAD drafting functionality
- All familiar CAD functions in .dwg
- Full LISP support (vl, vlr, vla and vlax)
- 2D Constraint Management
Free Trial
MicroStation
Free Trial is available
Octave BricsCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
344
9.0
105
Ease of Use
7.8
350
8.8
107
Ease of Setup
7.6
156
8.9
34
Ease of Admin
7.0
83
8.8
27
Quality of Support
7.7
313
9.0
87
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.7
85
9.0
25
Product Direction (% positive)
7.2
339
8.8
99
Features by Category
Plan
8.1
54
Not enough data
7.5
46
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
7.6
49
Not enough data
Design
7.1
48
Not enough data
7.0
45
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.6
57
Not enough data
Construction
7.2
41
Not enough data
7.2
40
Not enough data
6.9
38
Not enough data
7.5
42
Not enough data
7.4
43
Not enough data
Engineering
7.1
37
Not enough data
6.8
37
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
6.9
36
Not enough data
Design
8.9
92
9.3
78
8.4
88
8.8
55
8.1
87
8.8
55
7.6
82
7.8
38
Edit
8.3
93
8.5
75
8.1
81
8.6
53
8.2
86
8.6
66
8.3
86
8.5
67
Collaboration
8.3
86
8.8
61
8.2
87
8.3
53
8.1
82
8.2
44
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MicroStation and Octave BricsCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
MicroStation is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Octave BricsCAD has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MicroStation
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Octave BricsCAD
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
Civil Engineering
40.5%
Architecture & Planning
11.3%
Construction
8.8%
Design
6.6%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.6%
Other
29.2%
Construction
20.0%
Architecture & Planning
16.2%
Civil Engineering
16.2%
Design
6.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
6.9%
Other
33.8%
Discussions
Microstation
2 Comments
RG
I still not received any rewards please update onceRead more
MicroStation has no more discussions with answers
What is BricsCAD used for?
2 Comments
JD
BricsCad replaces the drawing board and does every aspect of design process from an Architect's viewpoint using your computer.Read more
Is BricsCAD free?
2 Comments
JC
for the working version it is better to use a licensed versionRead more
BricsCAD seems to loose edges when taking flat shots. Is there a setting that needs to be adjusted to clean up the flat shot block?
1 Comment
KG
Hi there,
Thank you for your question!
We would advise creating a ticket on this matter. Be sure to add a scenario and sample file in order for our...Read more
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