# Civil 3D, OpenFlows WorkSuite vs MicroStation Comparison

| | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 304 | 44 | 413 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (44.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (33.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $275 per Month | No pricing available | $2,135.00 Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Civil 3D

Pros:
- Design Development (2 reviews)
- Tools (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Data Loss (2 reviews)
- Large File Handling (2 reviews)

### OpenFlows WorkSuite

**Not enough data**

### MicroStation

Pros:
- Ease of Use (44 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (35 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (13 reviews)
- Learning Curve (13 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (246 reviews) | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 8.2 (357 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.3 (247 reviews) | 7.9 (37 reviews) | 7.7 (363 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.4 (69 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 7.6 (169 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 6.4 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (83 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.4 (214 reviews) | 7.9 (33 reviews) | 7.7 (325 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.4 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (86 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (245 reviews) | 7.7 (36 reviews) | 7.2 (349 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Civil 3D

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Civil 3D Subscription (Monthly)

Price: $275 per Month

Description: Flexible options available, talk to sales at: (818) 797-9909

Key Features:
- Access to the latest version
- Use software anywhere
- Access previous versions

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### OpenFlows WorkSuite

#### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Civil 3D** | 8.8/10 | 45 |
| **OpenFlows WorkSuite** | N/A | N/A |
| **MicroStation** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | 8.6 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | 8.2 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | 9.2 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | 8.8 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | 8.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | 8.4 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Import/Export** | 9.1 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotating ** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection ** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | 9.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Civil Engineering Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Civil 3D** | 8.2/10 | 126 |
| **OpenFlows WorkSuite** | 8.5/10 | 19 |
| **MicroStation** | 7.7/10 | 70 |

#### Plan

| Feature | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation ** | 8.5 (109 reviews) | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 8.2 (58 reviews) | 
| **Sequence** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 7.6 (49 reviews) | 
| **Annotate** | 8.3 (114 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 8.2 (56 reviews) | 
| **Collaborate ** | 7.6 (105 reviews) | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 7.7 (52 reviews) | 

#### Design

| Feature | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | 8.5 (99 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 7.4 (53 reviews) | 
| **3D Rendering ** | 7.4 (84 reviews) | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 7.2 (48 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | 9.1 (118 reviews) | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 8.7 (62 reviews) | 
| **Editing ** | 8.8 (118 reviews) | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 8.7 (60 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 7.3 (44 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement** | Feature Not Available | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 7.3 (42 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 7.0 (39 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | 8.4 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (44 reviews) | 
| **Earthwork** | 8.5 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (45 reviews) | 

#### Engineering

| Feature | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hydraulic engineering** | 7.8 (57 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 7.2 (38 reviews) | 
| **Hydrologic engineering** | 7.7 (58 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 6.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Transportation engineering** | 8.2 (63 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (48 reviews) | 
| **Structural engineering** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 7.0 (37 reviews) | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Civil 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenFlows WorkSuite** | N/A | N/A |
| **MicroStation** | 8.2/10 | 121 |

#### Design

| Feature | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (95 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (92 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (90 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (80 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (97 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (79 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (86 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (84 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (87 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (86 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (82 reviews) | 

### Smart Utilities

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Civil 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenFlows WorkSuite** | N/A | N/A |
| **MicroStation** | N/A | N/A |

#### IoT Capabilities

| Feature | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Safety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Environmental Conditions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Smart Utilities

| Feature | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Public Works

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Civil 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenFlows WorkSuite** | N/A | N/A |
| **MicroStation** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Management

| Feature | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design)

**Unique to Civil 3D (1):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim)

**Unique to OpenFlows WorkSuite (2):** [Smart Utilities Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/smart-utilities), [Public Works Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/public-works)

**Unique to MicroStation (1):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Civil 3D | OpenFlows WorkSuite | MicroStation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 29.5% | 48.8% | 33.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 44.2% | 32.6% | 32.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 26.3% | 18.6% | 33.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Civil 3D

- **Civil Engineering:** 64.0%
- **Construction:** 5.9%
- **Government Administration:** 4.2%
- **Utilities:** 3.8%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 3.5%
- **Environmental Services:** 2.4%
- **Design:** 2.4%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 1.7%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 1.7%
- **Oil & Energy:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 8.7%

#### OpenFlows WorkSuite

- **Civil Engineering:** 55.8%
- **Construction:** 14.0%
- **Utilities:** 4.7%
- **Design:** 4.7%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 4.7%
- **Wireless:** 2.3%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 2.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Financial Services:** 2.3%
- **Environmental Services:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 4.7%

#### MicroStation

- **Civil Engineering:** 39.9%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 10.9%
- **Construction:** 8.5%
- **Design:** 6.6%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 3.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.5%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.2%
- **Utilities:** 2.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 1.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 17.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Civil 3D

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## Top Discussions

### Civil 3D

- Title: [Is Civil 3d free for students?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-civil-3d-free-for-students) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [Is Civil 3d a BIM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-civil-3d-a-bim) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It can work with BIM"
- Title: [What is Civil 3D used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/civil-3d-what-is-civil-3d-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Topografia, Caminos, Redes de drenaje, Redes de conducciòn a presión."
- Title: [What is new in Civil 3d?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-new-in-civil-3d) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Grading optimization is the best feature in Civil 3D"
- Title: [What can civil 3d do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-civil-3d-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Workflows for various civil engineering projects, such as those involving rail, roads, bridges, and tunnels, as well as site development and storm and..."

### OpenFlows WorkSuite

No discussions available for this product.

### 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."

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