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Compare Civil 3D and ZWCAD 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$275 per Month
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
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
Browse all 4 pricing plansZWCAD
Star Rating
(340)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that ZWCAD excels in user experience, with many praising its lightweight performance and ability to handle large files efficiently. Users appreciate its quick file opening and the ability to plot with multiple pages, making it a strong choice for those needing a responsive design tool.
- According to verified reviews, Civil 3D is recognized as the industry standard for civil engineering design, particularly for site development and utility design. Users highlight its comprehensive toolset for grading and drainage, which makes it a go-to for professionals in the field.
- Users say that ZWCAD offers a more affordable alternative to AutoCAD, with comparable basic tools and a robust tool palette. This makes it particularly appealing for small businesses, as evidenced by the high percentage of reviews from this segment.
- Reviewers mention that while Civil 3D provides advanced features for dynamic modeling, it can be more complex to set up and use. Many users have noted challenges with its implementation, which may deter those looking for a straightforward solution.
- G2 reviewers highlight ZWCAD's superior support quality, with users noting that the software has been a reliable partner in their projects. This is reflected in its high ratings for support and product direction, indicating a strong commitment to user satisfaction.
- According to recent feedback, Civil 3D's versatility in handling georeferenced points is a significant advantage for precision in construction projects. However, some users feel that its learning curve can be steep, which may require additional training for new users.
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
ZWCAD
ZWCAD Standard
Free Trial
1 license With One-Time Purchase
Cost-effective 2D CAD for 2D drafting
- Cost-effective 2D CAD for 2D drafting
- 2D drafting tools
- Basic 3D viewing functionality
Free Trial
Civil 3D
Free Trial is available
ZWCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
246
9.3
315
Ease of Use
7.3
246
9.5
316
Ease of Setup
6.4
68
9.5
224
Ease of Admin
6.4
58
9.0
42
Quality of Support
7.4
214
9.2
296
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.4
56
9.0
45
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
245
9.6
313
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
8.9
87
Feature Not Available
8.4
87
8.3
114
8.7
89
7.6
105
8.2
83
Design
8.5
98
7.8
79
7.4
84
7.2
80
9.1
118
9.4
91
8.8
118
9.4
91
Construction
Feature Not Available
8.2
84
Feature Not Available
8.3
83
Feature Not Available
7.6
80
8.4
38
7.7
80
8.5
36
7.8
80
Engineering
7.8
57
7.6
79
7.7
58
7.5
77
8.2
62
7.6
79
Feature Not Available
8.8
82
Design
Not enough data
9.4
256
Not enough data
8.5
238
Not enough data
8.5
240
Not enough data
7.9
233
Edit
Not enough data
9.3
251
Not enough data
8.6
242
Not enough data
9.1
243
Not enough data
9.0
243
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.1
251
Not enough data
9.1
245
Not enough data
8.9
246
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Civil 3D and ZWCAD are categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Unique Categories
Civil 3D is categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
ZWCAD is categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Civil 3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ZWCAD
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%
Architecture & Planning
20.3%
Civil Engineering
16.4%
Construction
14.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.3%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Other
35.5%
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
H
1 Comment
IC
Hi Farhatullah,
To learn how to make the most of ZWCAD, simply check out tutorials on zwsoft.com and ZWSOFT's YouTube channel.Read more
Dynamic blocks
1 Comment
IC
Hi Aleksandra,
The Dynamic Blocks is in development, but not yet available on ZWCAD. Please stay tuned for future versions.Read more
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