# Top 10 ClearCalcs Alternatives & Competitors **Average Rating:** 4.6/5 **Total Number of Reviews:** 10 ClearCalcs is not the only option for Civil Engineering Design Software. Explore other competing options and alternatives. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to ClearCalcs include design. The best overall ClearCalcs alternative is Civil 3D. Other similar apps like ClearCalcs are MicroStation, ZWCAD, GeoHECRAS, and OpenRoads Designer. ClearCalcs alternatives can be found in [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design) but may also be in [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad). ## Best Paid & Free Alternatives to ClearCalcs - [Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews) - [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) - [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) - [GeoHECRAS](https://www.g2.com/products/geohecras/reviews) - [OpenRoads Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/openroads-designer/reviews) - [GeoHECHMS](https://www.g2.com/products/geohechms/reviews) - [Tekla Tedds](https://www.g2.com/products/tekla-tedds/reviews) - [SkyCiv Structural 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/skyciv-structural-3d/reviews) - [ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews) - [AutoTURN](https://www.g2.com/products/autoturn/reviews) ## Top 10 Alternatives to ClearCalcs Recently Reviewed By G2 Community Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how ClearCalcs stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Civil Engineering and Construction, and find the best product for your business. ### 1. [Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews) By Autodesk **Average Rating:** 4.4/5 **Total Reviews:** 305 Civil 3D civil engineering design software is a civil design and documentation solution that supports Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows. Reviewers say compared to ClearCalcs, Civil 3D is: - Better at meeting requirements Categories in common with ClearCalcs: [Civil Engineering Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design) **Compare:** [ClearCalcs vs Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/civil-3d-vs-clearcalcs) **Compare Civil 3D with other alternatives:** - [Civil 3D vs MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/compare/civil-3d-vs-microstation) - [Civil 3D vs ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/civil-3d-vs-zwcad) - [Civil 3D vs GeoHECRAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/civil-3d-vs-geohecras) - [Civil 3D vs OpenRoads Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/civil-3d-vs-openroads-designer) - [Civil 3D vs GeoHECHMS](https://www.g2.com/compare/civil-3d-vs-geohechms) - [Civil 3D vs Tekla Tedds](https://www.g2.com/compare/civil-3d-vs-tekla-tedds) - [Civil 3D vs SkyCiv Structural 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/civil-3d-vs-skyciv-structural-3d) - [Civil 3D vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-civil-3d) - [Civil 3D vs AutoTURN](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-civil-3d) ### 2. [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) By Bentley Systems **Average Rating:** 4.0/5 **Total Reviews:** 416 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. Reviewers say compared to ClearCalcs, MicroStation is: - Better at meeting requirements Categories in common with ClearCalcs: [Civil Engineering Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design) **Compare:** [ClearCalcs vs MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/compare/clearcalcs-vs-microstation) **Compare MicroStation with other alternatives:** - [MicroStation vs Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/civil-3d-vs-microstation) - [MicroStation vs ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/microstation-vs-zwcad) - [MicroStation vs GeoHECRAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohecras-vs-microstation) - [MicroStation vs OpenRoads Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/microstation-vs-openroads-designer) - [MicroStation vs GeoHECHMS](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohechms-vs-microstation) - [MicroStation vs Tekla Tedds](https://www.g2.com/compare/microstation-vs-tekla-tedds) - [MicroStation vs SkyCiv Structural 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/microstation-vs-skyciv-structural-3d) - [MicroStation vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-microstation) - [MicroStation vs AutoTURN](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-microstation) ### 3. [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) By ZWSOFT **Average Rating:** 4.6/5 **Total Reviews:** 355 ZWCAD is a powerful, reliable, and DWG-compatible CAD solution that enables you to boost design efficiency without switching cost. Reviewers say compared to ClearCalcs, ZWCAD is: - Better at meeting requirements - More usable - Better at support Categories in common with ClearCalcs: [Civil Engineering Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design) **Compare:** [ClearCalcs vs ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/clearcalcs-vs-zwcad) **Compare ZWCAD with other alternatives:** - [ZWCAD vs Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/civil-3d-vs-zwcad) - [ZWCAD vs MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/compare/microstation-vs-zwcad) - [ZWCAD vs GeoHECRAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohecras-vs-zwcad) - [ZWCAD vs OpenRoads Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/openroads-designer-vs-zwcad) - [ZWCAD vs GeoHECHMS](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohechms-vs-zwcad) - [ZWCAD vs Tekla Tedds](https://www.g2.com/compare/tekla-tedds-vs-zwcad) - [ZWCAD vs SkyCiv Structural 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/skyciv-structural-3d-vs-zwcad) - [ZWCAD vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-zwcad) - [ZWCAD vs AutoTURN](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-zwcad) ### 4. [GeoHECRAS](https://www.g2.com/products/geohecras/reviews) By CivilGEO, Inc. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5 **Total Reviews:** 354 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. Reviewers say compared to ClearCalcs, GeoHECRAS is: - Better at meeting requirements - Better at support - More usable Categories in common with ClearCalcs: [Civil Engineering Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design) **Compare:** [ClearCalcs vs GeoHECRAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/clearcalcs-vs-geohecras) **Compare GeoHECRAS with other alternatives:** - [GeoHECRAS vs Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/civil-3d-vs-geohecras) - [GeoHECRAS vs MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohecras-vs-microstation) - [GeoHECRAS vs ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohecras-vs-zwcad) - [GeoHECRAS vs OpenRoads Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohecras-vs-openroads-designer) - [GeoHECRAS vs GeoHECHMS](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohechms-vs-geohecras) - [GeoHECRAS vs Tekla Tedds](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohecras-vs-tekla-tedds) - [GeoHECRAS vs SkyCiv Structural 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohecras-vs-skyciv-structural-3d) - [GeoHECRAS vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-geohecras) - [GeoHECRAS vs AutoTURN](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-geohecras) ### 5. [OpenRoads Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/openroads-designer/reviews) By Bentley Systems **Average Rating:** 4.1/5 **Total Reviews:** 139 OpenRoads is a transportation, civil analysis and design software, designed to enable the project delivery of road networks through construction-driven engineering and deliver all the information needed to support operational workflows. Reviewers say compared to ClearCalcs, OpenRoads Designer is: - Better at meeting requirements Categories in common with ClearCalcs: [Civil Engineering Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design) **Compare:** [ClearCalcs vs OpenRoads Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/clearcalcs-vs-openroads-designer) **Compare OpenRoads Designer with other alternatives:** - [OpenRoads Designer vs Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/civil-3d-vs-openroads-designer) - [OpenRoads Designer vs MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/compare/microstation-vs-openroads-designer) - [OpenRoads Designer vs ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/openroads-designer-vs-zwcad) - [OpenRoads Designer vs GeoHECRAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohecras-vs-openroads-designer) - [OpenRoads Designer vs GeoHECHMS](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohechms-vs-openroads-designer) - [OpenRoads Designer vs Tekla Tedds](https://www.g2.com/compare/openroads-designer-vs-tekla-tedds) - [OpenRoads Designer vs SkyCiv Structural 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/openroads-designer-vs-skyciv-structural-3d) - [OpenRoads Designer vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-openroads-designer) - [OpenRoads Designer vs AutoTURN](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-openroads-designer) ### 6. [GeoHECHMS](https://www.g2.com/products/geohechms/reviews) By CivilGEO, Inc. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5 **Total Reviews:** 127 GeoHECHMS speeds up watershed modeling by automating subbasin delineation, Curve Numbers, and Time of Concentration calculations. As an advanced data wrapper to industry-standard HEC-HMS, it simplifies workflows and accelerates common hydrologic preprocessing tasks needed for HEC-HMS modeling. Engineers use its AutoCAD-compatible interface to pull land use and soil data, compute TR 55/TR-20 parameters and simplify pre- and post-development scenarios for seamless detention/retention pond design. The software supports multiple rainfall distributions and routing methods, such as Muskingum, Kinematic Wave, Modified Puls, and Snyder Unit Hydrograph. Both US and metric (SI) units are supported, making GeoHECHMS a powerful solution for accurate watershed modeling and hydrologic analysis. Reviewers say compared to ClearCalcs, GeoHECHMS is: - Better at meeting requirements - Better at support - More usable Categories in common with ClearCalcs: [Civil Engineering Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design) **Compare:** [ClearCalcs vs GeoHECHMS](https://www.g2.com/compare/clearcalcs-vs-geohechms) **Compare GeoHECHMS with other alternatives:** - [GeoHECHMS vs Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/civil-3d-vs-geohechms) - [GeoHECHMS vs MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohechms-vs-microstation) - [GeoHECHMS vs ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohechms-vs-zwcad) - [GeoHECHMS vs GeoHECRAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohechms-vs-geohecras) - [GeoHECHMS vs OpenRoads Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohechms-vs-openroads-designer) - [GeoHECHMS vs Tekla Tedds](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohechms-vs-tekla-tedds) - [GeoHECHMS vs SkyCiv Structural 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohechms-vs-skyciv-structural-3d) - [GeoHECHMS vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-geohechms) - [GeoHECHMS vs AutoTURN](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-geohechms) ### 7. [Tekla Tedds](https://www.g2.com/products/tekla-tedds/reviews) By Trimble **Average Rating:** 4.3/5 **Total Reviews:** 37 Tekla Tedds is powerful software developed to meet the needs of the structural engineering workflow and designed to help you automate your repetitive structural calculations. Choose from one or more of our regularly updated calculation libraries or write your own, and create professional documentation every time. Combine your structural calculations with 2D frame analysis. Reviewers say compared to ClearCalcs, Tekla Tedds is: - Better at meeting requirements Categories in common with ClearCalcs: [Civil Engineering Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design) **Compare:** [ClearCalcs vs Tekla Tedds](https://www.g2.com/compare/clearcalcs-vs-tekla-tedds) **Compare Tekla Tedds with other alternatives:** - [Tekla Tedds vs Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/civil-3d-vs-tekla-tedds) - [Tekla Tedds vs MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/compare/microstation-vs-tekla-tedds) - [Tekla Tedds vs ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/tekla-tedds-vs-zwcad) - [Tekla Tedds vs GeoHECRAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohecras-vs-tekla-tedds) - [Tekla Tedds vs OpenRoads Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/openroads-designer-vs-tekla-tedds) - [Tekla Tedds vs GeoHECHMS](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohechms-vs-tekla-tedds) - [Tekla Tedds vs SkyCiv Structural 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/skyciv-structural-3d-vs-tekla-tedds) - [Tekla Tedds vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-tekla-tedds) - [Tekla Tedds vs AutoTURN](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-tekla-tedds) ### 8. [SkyCiv Structural 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/skyciv-structural-3d/reviews) By SkyCiv Engineering **Average Rating:** 4.6/5 **Total Reviews:** 15 SkyCiv Structural 3D is a cloud-based Structural Analysis program that allows users to model and solve complex 3D structures. It is completely online; requiring no installation to use. Reviewers say compared to ClearCalcs, SkyCiv Structural 3D is: - Better at support - More usable - Better at meeting requirements Categories in common with ClearCalcs: [Civil Engineering Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design) **Compare:** [ClearCalcs vs SkyCiv Structural 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/clearcalcs-vs-skyciv-structural-3d) **Compare SkyCiv Structural 3D with other alternatives:** - [SkyCiv Structural 3D vs Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/civil-3d-vs-skyciv-structural-3d) - [SkyCiv Structural 3D vs MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/compare/microstation-vs-skyciv-structural-3d) - [SkyCiv Structural 3D vs ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/skyciv-structural-3d-vs-zwcad) - [SkyCiv Structural 3D vs GeoHECRAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohecras-vs-skyciv-structural-3d) - [SkyCiv Structural 3D vs OpenRoads Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/openroads-designer-vs-skyciv-structural-3d) - [SkyCiv Structural 3D vs GeoHECHMS](https://www.g2.com/compare/geohechms-vs-skyciv-structural-3d) - [SkyCiv Structural 3D vs Tekla Tedds](https://www.g2.com/compare/skyciv-structural-3d-vs-tekla-tedds) - [SkyCiv Structural 3D vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-skyciv-structural-3d) - [SkyCiv Structural 3D vs AutoTURN](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-skyciv-structural-3d) ### 9. [ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews) By ACTCAD **Average Rating:** 4.5/5 **Total Reviews:** 50 ActCAD has been consistently providing CAD Solutions for years and is the leading Indian CAD Software trusted by over 1 Million happy users worldwide. A power-packed genuine CAD Software available to you at a reasonable price. Reviewers say compared to ClearCalcs, ActCAD BIM is: - Better at meeting requirements - More usable - Better at support Categories in common with ClearCalcs: [Civil Engineering Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design) **Compare:** [ClearCalcs vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-clearcalcs) **Compare ActCAD BIM with other alternatives:** - [ActCAD BIM vs Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-civil-3d) - [ActCAD BIM vs MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-microstation) - [ActCAD BIM vs ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-zwcad) - [ActCAD BIM vs GeoHECRAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-geohecras) - [ActCAD BIM vs OpenRoads Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-openroads-designer) - [ActCAD BIM vs GeoHECHMS](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-geohechms) - [ActCAD BIM vs Tekla Tedds](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-tekla-tedds) - [ActCAD BIM vs SkyCiv Structural 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-skyciv-structural-3d) - [ActCAD BIM vs AutoTURN](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-autoturn) ### 10. [AutoTURN](https://www.g2.com/products/autoturn/reviews) By Transoft Solutions **Average Rating:** 4.3/5 **Total Reviews:** 50 Advanced vehicle swept path and turn simulation software for the transportation and engineering professional. Reviewers say compared to ClearCalcs, AutoTURN is: - Better at meeting requirements Categories in common with ClearCalcs: [Civil Engineering Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design) **Compare:** [ClearCalcs vs AutoTURN](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-clearcalcs) **Compare AutoTURN with other alternatives:** - [AutoTURN vs Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-civil-3d) - [AutoTURN vs MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-microstation) - [AutoTURN vs ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-zwcad) - [AutoTURN vs GeoHECRAS](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-geohecras) - [AutoTURN vs OpenRoads Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-openroads-designer) - [AutoTURN vs GeoHECHMS](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-geohechms) - [AutoTURN vs Tekla Tedds](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-tekla-tedds) - [AutoTURN vs SkyCiv Structural 3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/autoturn-vs-skyciv-structural-3d) - [AutoTURN vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-autoturn) ## Explore Articles - [Which inspection management platforms work well for quality managers overseeing construction site inspections across multiple locations at the same time?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-inspection-management-platforms-work-well-for-quality-managers-overseeing-construction-site-inspections-across-multiple-locations-at-the-same-time) - [What are the best auditing services solutions with proven track records from reviews at companies with 2–10 employees in financial services?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-best-auditing-services-solutions-with-proven-track-records-from-reviews-at-companies-with-2-10-employees-in-financial-services) - [Which education HR software helps campuses reduce manual faculty activity tracking and automate accreditation documentation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-education-hr-software-helps-campuses-reduce-manual-faculty-activity-tracking-and-automate-accreditation-documentation) - [What are the best electronic trial master file platforms for clinical sites managing training compliance and approval workflows across multiple departments?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-best-electronic-trial-master-file-platforms-for-clinical-sites-managing-training-compliance-and-approval-workflows-across-multiple-departments ) - [Which lifestyle spending account platforms avoid vendor lock-in while supporting custom workflows and team-specific processes?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-lifestyle-spending-account-platforms-avoid-vendor-lock-in-while-supporting-custom-workflows-and-team-specific-processes) - [What is the recommended knowledge management software for customer support?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-recommended-knowledge-management-software-for-customer-support) ## Spotlight Categories - [Field Service Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/field-service-management) - [Quality Management Systems (QMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/quality-management-qms) - [Social Media Listening Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-listening-tools)