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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$275 per Month
109 monthly
Civil 3D
Star Rating
(300)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$275 per Month
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Star Rating
(15)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
109 monthly
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Civil 3D excels in "Drawing" capabilities with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for detailed design work, while SkyCiv Structural 3D, although strong, scores slightly lower at 9.1.
- Reviewers mention that SkyCiv Structural 3D shines in "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.0, indicating a more user-friendly interface compared to Civil 3D's score of 7.4, which some users find less intuitive.
- G2 users highlight that Civil 3D's "Dynamic Updating" feature, scoring 8.8, allows for real-time changes in designs, which is crucial for large projects, whereas SkyCiv Structural 3D does not emphasize this feature as strongly.
- Users on G2 report that SkyCiv Structural 3D offers superior "Quality of Support" with a score of 9.3, which reviewers say is a significant advantage for small businesses needing responsive assistance, compared to Civil 3D's score of 7.4.
- Reviewers mention that Civil 3D's "Earthwork" functionality scores an impressive 9.1, making it a robust tool for grading and excavation projects, while SkyCiv Structural 3D's score of 8.3 indicates it may not be as comprehensive in this area.
- Users say that both products have strong "File Import/Export" capabilities, but Civil 3D's score of 9.1 suggests a more seamless integration with other software, which is often highlighted by reviewers as a critical feature for collaborative projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Civil 3D
Civil 3D Subscription (Monthly)
$275
per Month
Flexible options available, talk to sales at: (818) 797-9909
- Access to the latest version
- Use software anywhere
- Access previous versions
SkyCiv Structural 3D
SkyCiv Professional
109
monthly
Get access to the full SkyCiv Platform, including powerful structural analysis and design software, from more than 20 design codes worldwide.
Free Trial
Civil 3D
Free Trial is available
SkyCiv Structural 3D
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
246
8.7
14
Ease of Use
7.3
246
9.0
14
Ease of Setup
6.4
68
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
6.4
58
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.4
214
9.3
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.4
56
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
245
9.2
14
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
8.8
44
Not enough data
Design
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
9.2
38
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.4
35
Not enough data
9.1
39
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Construction
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
8.5
109
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.3
114
Not enough data
7.6
105
Not enough data
Design
8.5
98
Not enough data
7.4
84
Not enough data
9.1
118
Not enough data
8.8
118
Not enough data
Construction
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
38
Feature Not Available
8.5
36
Feature Not Available
Engineering
7.8
57
Not enough data
7.7
58
Not enough data
8.2
62
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Civil 3D and SkyCiv Structural 3D are categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Unique Categories
Civil 3D is categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
SkyCiv Structural 3D has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Civil 3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SkyCiv Structural 3D
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
63.9%
Construction
6.0%
Government Administration
4.2%
Utilities
3.9%
Architecture & Planning
3.5%
Other
18.6%
Oil & Energy
20.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
13.3%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
6.7%
Packaging and Containers
6.7%
Mining & Metals
6.7%
Other
46.7%
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Discussions
Is Civil 3d free for students?
2 Comments
CL
Civil 3d ofrece un año gratuito a los estudiantes que se puede refrendar presentando la documentaciòn que acredite que sigues estudiando.Read more
Filter the tiles of LiDAR
1 Comment
RB
Hey Dennis, If you want to filter your LIDAR tiles you can create your lidar surface. Once you create your surface you can highlight the surface in...Read more
How Does the Licensing Work?
1 Comment
Official Response from SkyCiv Structural 3D
There are not many restrictions on your account. Login and use the software from any browser in the world! The only restriction is that no more than one...Read more
Structural Sections Q
1 Comment
SC
Hi Bradley,
You certainly can. We have a section builder that allows you to build custom sections, add multiple shapes and load from a range of libraries...Read more
SkyCiv Structural 3D has no more discussions with answers
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