# PLAXIS 2D vs PLAXIS 3D Comparison | | PLAXIS 2D | PLAXIS 3D | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 12 | 9 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (58.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $3,681.00 1 License Per Year | Starting at $9,663.00 1 License Per Year | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | PLAXIS 2D | PLAXIS 3D | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.5 (10 reviews) | 10.0 (8 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### PLAXIS 2D #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: PLAXIS 2D 12-Month Subscription* Price: Starting at $3,681.00 1 License Per Year Description: Includes software, support and installation for one concurrent user. Local currency pricing available. Key Features: - PLAXIS 2D provides a comprehensive solution for design and analysis of soils, rocks, and associated structures. [Learn more about PLAXIS 2D](https://www.g2.com/products/plaxis-2d/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes ### PLAXIS 3D #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: PLAXIS 3D 12-Month Subscription Price: Starting at $9,663.00 1 License Per Year Key Features: - Perform everyday deformation and safety analysis for soil and rock. [Learn more about PLAXIS 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/plaxis-3d/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Geology and Seismic | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **PLAXIS 2D** | N/A | N/A | | **PLAXIS 3D** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Geology and Seismic | Feature | PLAXIS 2D | PLAXIS 3D | |---|---|---| | **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 | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Geology and Seismic Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/geology-and-seismic) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | PLAXIS 2D | PLAXIS 3D | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 58.3% | 33.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 25.0% | 44.4% | | **Enterprise** | 16.7% | 22.2% | ### By Industry #### PLAXIS 2D - **Civil Engineering:** 83.3% - **Oil & Energy:** 8.3% - **Construction:** 8.3% #### PLAXIS 3D - **Civil Engineering:** 44.4% - **Consulting:** 11.1% - **Research:** 11.1% - **Oil & Energy:** 11.1% - **Mining & Metals:** 11.1% - **Construction:** 11.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to PLAXIS 2D - [Surfer](https://www.g2.com/products/surfer/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (126 reviews) - [Leapfrog Geo](https://www.g2.com/products/leapfrog-geo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (53 reviews) - [GEOVIA Surpac](https://www.g2.com/products/geovia-surpac/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (23 reviews) - [Geoprobe](https://www.g2.com/products/geoprobe/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Geophysics by Seisware](https://www.g2.com/products/geophysics-by-seisware/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (9 reviews) - [Petrel E&P Software Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/schlumberger-petrel-e-p-software-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (17 reviews) - [IHS Kingdom](https://www.g2.com/products/ihs-kingdom/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (18 reviews) - [ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-geostatistical-analyst/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (15 reviews) - [Vulcan](https://www.g2.com/products/vulcan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (12 reviews) - [MineScape](https://www.g2.com/products/minescape/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4 reviews) ### Alternatives to PLAXIS 3D - [Surfer](https://www.g2.com/products/surfer/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (126 reviews) - [Leapfrog Geo](https://www.g2.com/products/leapfrog-geo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (53 reviews) - [Geoprobe](https://www.g2.com/products/geoprobe/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (22 reviews) - [GEOVIA Surpac](https://www.g2.com/products/geovia-surpac/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (23 reviews) - [ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-geostatistical-analyst/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (15 reviews) - [IHS Kingdom](https://www.g2.com/products/ihs-kingdom/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (18 reviews) - [Petrel E&P Software Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/schlumberger-petrel-e-p-software-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (17 reviews) - [Geophysics by Seisware](https://www.g2.com/products/geophysics-by-seisware/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (9 reviews) - [Vulcan](https://www.g2.com/products/vulcan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (12 reviews) - [FLAC3D](https://www.g2.com/products/flac3d/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (1 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### PLAXIS 2D No discussions available for this product. ### PLAXIS 3D No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/plaxis-2d-vs-plaxis-3d)