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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (34.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year
$2,135.00 Per Year
DraftSight
Star Rating
(206)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year
Browse all 4 pricing plansMicroStation
Star Rating
(366)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,135.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that DraftSight excels in "Drawing" with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize detailed drafting capabilities, while MicroStation, with a score of 8.8, is noted for its strong "Modeling" features, scoring 8.3, which appeals to users focused on 3D design.
- Reviewers mention that DraftSight's "Ease of Setup" is rated at 8.7, indicating a user-friendly installation process, whereas MicroStation's lower score of 7.2 suggests a more complex setup that may require additional time and resources.
- G2 users highlight DraftSight's superior "File Import/Export" capabilities with a score of 8.4, which facilitates smoother workflows, while MicroStation's score of 7.8 indicates some limitations in this area, potentially affecting collaboration efficiency.
- Users on G2 appreciate DraftSight's "Quality of Support" rated at 7.2, which, while not the highest, is seen as reliable, whereas MicroStation's support, rated at 7.6, is often praised for being more responsive and helpful, particularly for enterprise-level users.
- Reviewers say that DraftSight shines in "Dynamic Updating" with a score of 8.7, allowing for real-time changes that enhance productivity, while MicroStation's features in this area are less emphasized, leading to a more static workflow experience.
- Users report that DraftSight's "Document Storage" feature scores an impressive 9.0, making it a strong choice for teams needing efficient document management, while MicroStation's equivalent feature is rated at 7.9, indicating room for improvement in document handling capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DraftSight
DraftSight Professional
Starting at $299.00
1 Seat Per Year
Advanced 2D CAD drafting solution with powerful, time-saving functionalities and an API to help bring your designs to life quickly and easily. Ideal for companies, individuals and designers.
- Dynamic Blocks, PowerTrim, Mechanical Toolbox, DrawCompare, API Access
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
Free Trial
DraftSight
Free Trial is available
MicroStation
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
189
8.2
333
Ease of Use
8.3
194
7.8
339
Ease of Setup
8.7
101
7.5
142
Ease of Admin
8.2
27
7.0
80
Quality of Support
7.2
144
7.7
303
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
27
7.7
81
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
194
7.3
327
Features by Category
Plan
Not enough data
8.0
53
Not enough data
7.5
45
Not enough data
8.1
52
Not enough data
7.5
48
Design
Not enough data
7.1
46
Not enough data
7.0
43
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.5
54
Construction
Not enough data
7.3
40
Not enough data
7.3
39
Not enough data
7.1
37
Not enough data
7.6
41
Not enough data
7.5
42
Engineering
Not enough data
7.2
36
Not enough data
6.9
36
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
7.1
35
Design
9.3
132
8.9
87
6.4
105
8.4
84
6.6
107
8.1
84
5.8
102
7.6
80
Edit
8.3
128
8.2
84
7.1
104
7.9
80
7.6
116
8.2
85
8.0
121
8.1
83
Collaboration
8.3
128
8.2
83
7.8
115
8.1
83
7.4
113
8.0
81
File Options
8.6
50
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
9.2
53
Not enough data
7.2
42
Not enough data
7.9
40
Not enough data
8.3
51
Not enough data
Tools
8.7
50
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
7.0
36
Not enough data
Design
9.2
52
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DraftSight and MicroStation are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
DraftSight is categorized as CAD Viewers
MicroStation is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DraftSight
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
MicroStation
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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
17.2%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Construction
7.9%
Design
5.9%
Architecture & Planning
5.9%
Other
52.7%
Civil Engineering
40.8%
Architecture & Planning
11.6%
Construction
8.2%
Design
6.8%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.7%
Other
28.9%
Discussions
what operating systems does this program run on, is it microsoft freindly?
1 Comment
FF
Yes, runs on Windows with no problem.Read more
what operating systems does this program run on, is it microsoft freindly?
1 Comment
BB
I'm looking to find a cad / MDT
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Could you have any application for this system for free?
1 Comment
PH
It used to be free to use, but now it has a small price tag for the standard version. Well worth it if you want to use it for your business, less so if you...Read more
MicroStation has no more discussions with answers
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