# Civil Designer vs OpenFlows WorkSuite Comparison

| | Civil Designer | OpenFlows WorkSuite | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 18 | 44 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (55.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at €1,440.00 1 Seat Per Year | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Civil Designer | OpenFlows WorkSuite | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.5 (16 reviews) | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 7.9 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 7.9 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (16 reviews) | 7.7 (36 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Civil Designer

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Specialized Design Suite

Price: Starting at €1,440.00 1 Seat Per Year

Key Features:
- Roads &amp; Highway Design;  Clean Water Distribution;  Surface Runoff Design;  Foul Water Networks

[Learn more about Civil Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-designer/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### OpenFlows WorkSuite

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Civil Engineering Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Civil Designer** | 8.7/10 | 13 |
| **OpenFlows WorkSuite** | 8.5/10 | 19 |

#### Plan

| Feature | Civil Designer | OpenFlows WorkSuite | 
|---|---|---|
| **Documentation ** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **Sequence** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Annotate** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Collaborate ** | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 

#### Design

| Feature | Civil Designer | OpenFlows WorkSuite | 
|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **3D Rendering ** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 
| **Editing ** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | Civil Designer | OpenFlows WorkSuite | 
|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Engineering

| Feature | Civil Designer | OpenFlows WorkSuite | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hydraulic engineering** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Hydrologic engineering** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Transportation engineering** | 9.7 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Structural engineering** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 

### Smart Utilities

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Civil Designer** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenFlows WorkSuite** | N/A | N/A |

#### IoT Capabilities

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

#### Agentic AI - Smart Utilities

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

### Public Works

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Civil Designer** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenFlows WorkSuite** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Management

| Feature | Civil Designer | OpenFlows WorkSuite | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Monitoring** | 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 OpenFlows WorkSuite (2):** [Smart Utilities Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/smart-utilities), [Public Works Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/public-works)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Civil Designer | OpenFlows WorkSuite | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 55.6% | 48.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 38.9% | 32.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 5.6% | 18.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Civil Designer

- **Civil Engineering:** 88.9%
- **Construction:** 5.6%
- **Accounting:** 5.6%

#### OpenFlows WorkSuite

- **Civil Engineering:** 55.8%
- **Construction:** 14.0%
- **Utilities:** 4.7%
- **Design:** 4.7%
- **Architecture &amp; 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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Civil Designer

- [Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (304 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (413 reviews)
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- [Site3D](https://www.g2.com/products/site3d/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (36 reviews)
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### Alternatives to OpenFlows WorkSuite

- [Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (304 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 (124 reviews)
- [HydroCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/hydrocad/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [AutoTURN](https://www.g2.com/products/autoturn/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [Futr OS](https://www.g2.com/products/futr-os/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (52 reviews)
- [ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [Spacewell Energy](https://www.g2.com/products/spacewell-energy/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [Site3D](https://www.g2.com/products/site3d/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (36 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Civil Designer

- Title: [What are the features of civil engineering software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-features-of-civil-engineering-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Civil Designer is the only truly integrated civil infrastructure design platform that offers you the following benefits:
1. Selectable design modules..."

### OpenFlows WorkSuite

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/civil-designer-vs-openflows-worksuite)

