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At a Glance
LibreCAD
LibreCAD
Star Rating
(25)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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MicroStation
MicroStation
Star Rating
(367)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,135.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that MicroStation excels in 3D modeling and rendering capabilities, with a score of 7.6 for 3D modeling and 7.5 for 3D rendering, while LibreCAD falls short with scores of 7.3 and 5.3 respectively. Reviewers mention that MicroStation's advanced rendering features allow for more realistic visualizations, which is crucial for architectural presentations.
  • Reviewers mention that MicroStation's drawing and editing tools are highly rated, scoring 9.1 and 8.9 respectively, compared to LibreCAD's scores of 8.1 and 8.7. Users say that the intuitive interface and robust editing features in MicroStation significantly enhance productivity during design tasks.
  • G2 users highlight that MicroStation offers superior collaboration features, with a collaboration score of 8.3, while LibreCAD's collaboration tools are rated lower at 6.7. Users report that MicroStation's document storage and multi-user capabilities streamline teamwork on large projects.
  • Users on G2 indicate that MicroStation has a better quality of support, scoring 7.6 compared to LibreCAD's 6.4. Reviewers mention that the responsiveness and expertise of MicroStation's support team make a significant difference when troubleshooting issues.
  • Reviewers mention that MicroStation's ease of use is rated at 7.8, which is higher than LibreCAD's 6.7. Users report that MicroStation's user-friendly interface and comprehensive tutorials make it easier for new users to get up to speed quickly.
  • Users say that MicroStation's product direction is viewed positively at 7.0, while LibreCAD's score of 4.5 suggests concerns about its future development. Reviewers mention that MicroStation's ongoing updates and feature enhancements provide confidence in its long-term viability as a design tool.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
LibreCAD
No pricing available
MicroStation
MicroStation 12-month Subscription
$2,135.00
Per Year
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Free Trial
LibreCAD
No trial information available
MicroStation
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.6
19
8.2
333
Ease of Use
6.7
19
7.8
339
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.5
142
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.0
80
Quality of Support
6.4
18
7.7
303
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
7.7
81
Product Direction (% positive)
4.5
19
7.3
327
Features by Category
Civil Engineering DesignHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
Not enough data
7.6
61
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
7.1
11
8.2
93
Design
8.1
8
8.9
87
7.3
8
8.4
84
7.1
7
8.1
84
5.3
6
7.6
80
Edit
8.1
8
8.2
84
7.4
7
7.9
80
8.3
7
8.2
85
7.2
6
8.1
83
Collaboration
6.7
7
8.2
83
6.0
7
8.1
83
6.2
7
8.0
81
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options
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
Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
LibreCAD
LibreCAD
MicroStation
MicroStation
LibreCAD and MicroStation are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
LibreCAD
LibreCAD is categorized as CAD Viewers
MicroStation
MicroStation is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
LibreCAD
LibreCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
56.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.0%
MicroStation
MicroStation
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
32.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.1%
Reviewers' Industry
LibreCAD
LibreCAD
Architecture & Planning
24.0%
Retail
12.0%
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Financial Services
8.0%
Research
4.0%
Other
40.0%
MicroStation
MicroStation
Civil Engineering
40.8%
Architecture & Planning
11.6%
Construction
8.2%
Design
6.8%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.7%
Other
28.9%
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Discussions
LibreCAD
LibreCAD Discussions
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MicroStation
MicroStation Discussions
Microstation
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