Top 10 ArcGIS CityEngine Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to ArcGIS CityEngine Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

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SketchUp
By Trimble
4.5/5
(1,324)
Product Description
SketchUp is intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds.
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Reviewers say compared to ArcGIS CityEngine, SketchUp is:
More usable
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
Urban Planning and Design
3D Modeling

Civil 3D
By Autodesk
4.4/5
(303)
Product Description
Civil 3D civil engineering design software is a civil design and documentation solution that supports Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows.
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Reviewers say compared to ArcGIS CityEngine, Civil 3D is:
More expensive
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
Civil Engineering Design

Autodesk InfraWorks 360
By Autodesk
4.2/5
(42)
Product Description
InfraWorks 360™ preliminary engineering and design software improves your infrastructure project outcomes throughout the asset lifecycle. Make decisions in the context of the real world, not the CAD world. Combine and connect data to better create, view, analyze, share, and manage information anywhere, on any device using the power of the cloud.
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Reviewers say compared to ArcGIS CityEngine, Autodesk InfraWorks 360 is:
More expensive
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
Civil Engineering Design

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Unity
By Unity
4.5/5
(364)
Product Description
Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, RT3D content. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects,and automotive designers to filmmakers and more, use Unity to make their imaginations come to life. The Unity platform provides a comprehensive set of software solutions to create and operate real-time 2D and 3D content for multiple platforms, including mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices.
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Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
3D Modeling

MicroStation
By Bentley Systems
4/5
(395)
Product Description
MicroStation is a modeling environment explicitly for the architecture, engineering, construction, and operation of all infrastructure types including utility systems, roads and rail, bridges, buildings, communications networks, water and wastewater networks, process plants, mining, and more. MicroStation can be used either as a software application or as a technology platform.
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Reviewers say compared to ArcGIS CityEngine, MicroStation is:
More expensive
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
Civil Engineering Design

ZWCAD
By ZWSOFT
4.6/5
(348)
Product Description
ZWCAD is a powerful, reliable, and DWG-compatible CAD solution that enables you to boost design efficiency without switching cost.
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Reviewers say compared to ArcGIS CityEngine, ZWCAD is:
More expensive
Better at support
More usable
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
Civil Engineering Design

Meshy
By Meshy
4.7/5
(2,467)
Product Description
Meshy.ai is a web-based generation service that allows users to quickly create high-quality 3D models from text and images. It supports seamless integration with industry-standard software like Blender, Unity and ZBrush, making it ideal for applications in gaming, film, and animation. Meshy offers multiple export formats, including FBX, OBJ, STL, BLEND, and USDZ, ensuring compatibility with various workflows. With its intuitive interface and rapid generation capabilities, Meshy simplifies the 3D modeling process, empowering creators to unleash their creativity.
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Reviewers say compared to ArcGIS CityEngine, Meshy is:
More expensive
More usable
Better at support
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
3D Modeling

Recraft
By Recraft
4.7/5
(440)
Product Description
Recraft is a generative AI imagery tool that offers features designed to automate and streamline various aspects of design content production, including vector and raster generation and modification, consistent imagery graphics, mockups, etc. Recraft's state-of-the-art AI image generation models lead the way, outcompeting similar tools in benchmark studies and empowering designers and marketers to generate images at scale. The AI-driven solutions provided by Recraft aim to enhance productivity, reduce the time required for content creation, and improve the quality and consistency of the output. The platform is typically used by designers, marketers, and content creators seeking efficient and innovative ways to generate and manage digital content.
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Reviewers say compared to ArcGIS CityEngine, Recraft is:
More usable
Better at support
More expensive
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
3D Modeling

GeoHECRAS
By CivilGEO, Inc.
4.7/5
(346)
Product Description
GeoHECRAS is an advanced hydraulic modeling software that simplifies HEC-RAS modeling as it accelerates river and floodplain analysis by reducing repetitive GIS and CAD processing. Tasks like merging DEMs, generating elevation profiles, or building HEC-RAS floodplain surfaces are completed in half the time. The software integrates LiDAR surveying data, NLCD Land Cover data, and FEMA Flood maps directly into AutoCAD, MicroStation, or ArcGIS workflows. GeoHECRAS is used for river modeling, 1D and 2D hydraulic modeling, dam breach analysis, and HEC-RAS bridge modeling, along with complex floodplain encroachment studies—all with built-in reporting and reduced external GIS dependency.
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Reviewers say compared to ArcGIS CityEngine, GeoHECRAS is:
Better at support
More expensive
Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with ArcGIS CityEngine:
Civil Engineering Design