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PLAXIS 2D
PLAXIS 3D
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PLAXIS 2D
(12)
4.5
out of
5
PLAXIS 2D
By
Bentley Systems
PLAXIS 3D
(9)
4.8
out of
5
PLAXIS 3D
By
Bentley Systems
At a Glance
Star Rating
(12)
4.5
out of
5
(9)
4.8
out of
5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
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Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews)
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Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $3,681.00
1 License Per Year
Starting at $9,663.00
1 License Per Year
PLAXIS 2D
Star Rating
(12)
4.5
out of
5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $3,681.00
1 License Per Year
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PLAXIS 3D
Star Rating
(9)
4.8
out of
5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $9,663.00
1 License Per Year
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PLAXIS 2D vs PLAXIS 3D
Reviewers felt that PLAXIS 3D meets the needs of their business better than PLAXIS 2D.
When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that PLAXIS 3D is the preferred option.
For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of PLAXIS 3D over PLAXIS 2D.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PLAXIS 2D
PLAXIS 2D 12-Month Subscription*
Starting at $3,681.00
1 License Per Year
Includes software, support and installation for one concurrent user. Local currency pricing available.
PLAXIS 2D provides a comprehensive solution for design and analysis of soils, rocks, and associated structures.
Learn more about PLAXIS 2D
PLAXIS 3D
PLAXIS 3D 12-Month Subscription
Starting at $9,663.00
1 License Per Year
Perform everyday deformation and safety analysis for soil and rock.
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Free Trial
PLAXIS 2D
Free Trial is available
PLAXIS 3D
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
11
8.3
8
Ease of Use
8.3
11
9.2
8
Ease of Setup
8.1
6
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.7
5
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
10
8.3
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
6
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.5
10
10.0
8
Features by Category
Geology and Seismic
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Geology and Seismic
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
Decision Making
Not enough data
Not enough data
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PLAXIS 2D
PLAXIS 3D
PLAXIS 2D and PLAXIS 3D are categorized as
Geology and Seismic
Unique Categories
PLAXIS 2D has no unique categories
PLAXIS 3D has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PLAXIS 2D
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
58.3%
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
PLAXIS 3D
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
33.3%
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
44.4%
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
22.2%
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
58.3%
33.3%
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
44.4%
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
22.2%
Reviewers' Industry
PLAXIS 2D
Civil Engineering
83.3%
Oil & Energy
8.3%
Construction
8.3%
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Other
0.0%
PLAXIS 3D
Civil Engineering
44.4%
Consulting
11.1%
Research
11.1%
Oil & Energy
11.1%
Mining & Metals
11.1%
Other
11.1%
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