Audience

Architects, engineers, urban planners, and infrastructure professionals seeking powerful, standards-compliant CAD software for designing, documenting, and visualizing 2D and 3D infrastructure projects with real-world accuracy

About MicroStation

MicroStation by Bentley Systems is the trusted computer-aided design (CAD) software built specifically for infrastructure design. It enables architects, engineers, and designers to create precise 2D and 3D drawings that bring complex projects to life—from bridges and highways to utilities and smart cities. With powerful tools for design, documentation, and visualization, MicroStation helps professionals deliver projects faster, more accurately, and with greater confidence. The software natively supports DGN, DWG, and point-cloud data, eliminating file conversion hassles and improving collaboration across teams. Its robust environment connects applications, data, and users to ensure seamless project delivery at any scale. MicroStation is the foundation of modern infrastructure design—reliable, interoperable, and built for professionals who build the world.

Other Popular Alternatives & Related Software
Newforma ConstructEx
Newforma ConstructEx
Newforma ConstructEx is a cloud-based construction management software designed to simplify project administration and streamline team collaboration. The platform enables project teams to access and share project information from anywhere, with features for managing submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, and document management. It offers automated workflows, unlimited user access, and customizable processes, ensuring efficient communication and collaboration. Ideal for construction teams looking for a cost-effective, easy-to-implement solution, ConstructEx helps teams stay organized and improve response times.
Learn more
Altair SimSolid
Altair SimSolid
By performing structural analyses on fully featured CAD assemblies within minutes, SimSolid is the game-changing simulation technology for designers, engineers, and analysts. It eliminates geometry preparation and meshing: the two most time-consuming, expertise-extensive and error-prone tasks performed in a conventional structural simulation. Multiple design scenarios can be simulated quickly under real-life conditions. Early CAD models, in any common format, can be used. SimSolid tolerance of imprecise geometry means that, unlike CAD-embedded simulation tools, there is no need to simplify complex geometries before analyzing designs. SimSolid supports all typical connections (bolt/nut, bonded, welds, rivets, sliding) and analysis of linear static, modal, thermal properties, along with more complex coupled, nonlinear, transient dynamic effects.
Learn more
iC3D
iC3D
iC3D allows you to create 3D digital prototypes fast and easy. Whether you create carton, glass, cans, flexibles or shrink-wraps, iC3D enables real-time visualization and validation throughout the design process from concept to production. No specialist programs, hardware, or outside assistance are required, just a single application using a simple Illustrator file or PDF for photorealistic results on-the-fly.
Learn more
SkyCiv Structural 3D
SkyCiv Structural 3D
(4 Ratings)
SkyCiv Structural 3D is a cloud-based Structural Analysis software that allows users to model, analyze and design complex 3D structures. It is completely online; requiring no installation to use. SkyCiv Structural 3D offers the very best in online structural analysis. It includes the following: - Powerful Analysis: Linear, P-Delta, Cables, Buckling, Plates, Frequency, RS - Integrated Design checks for steel, wood, connections, foundations, wind (AISC, NSD, AISI, EN, AS, CSA, BS plus more...)
Learn more

Pricing

Starting Price:
$250 per month
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.

Integrations

See Integrations

Ratings/Reviews - 1 User Review

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5
More Reviews Write a Review

Company Information

Bentley Systems
Founded: 1980
United States
www.bentley.com

Videos and Screen Captures

MicroStation Screenshot 1
MicroStation Screenshot 1
Other Useful Business Software
The All-in-One Commerce Platform for Businesses - Shopify Icon
The All-in-One Commerce Platform for Businesses - Shopify

Shopify offers plans for anyone that wants to sell products online and build an ecommerce store, small to mid-sized businesses as well as enterprise

Shopify is a leading all-in-one commerce platform that enables businesses to start, build, and grow their online and physical stores. It offers tools to create customized websites, manage inventory, process payments, and sell across multiple channels including online, in-person, wholesale, and global markets. The platform includes integrated marketing tools, analytics, and customer engagement features to help merchants reach and retain customers. Shopify supports thousands of third-party apps and offers developer-friendly APIs for custom solutions. With world-class checkout technology, Shopify powers over 150 million high-intent shoppers worldwide. Its reliable, scalable infrastructure ensures fast performance and seamless operations at any business size.
Learn More

Product Details

Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
Live Online
Webinars
In Person
Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

MicroStation Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kinds of users and organization types does MicroStation work with?
Q: What languages does MicroStation support in their product?
Q: What kind of support options does MicroStation offer?
Q: What other applications or services does MicroStation integrate with?
Q: What type of training does MicroStation provide?
Q: Does MicroStation offer a free trial?
Q: How much does MicroStation cost?

MicroStation Product Features

Architecture

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
BIM Modeling
Bills of material
Building Information Modeling
Contact Management
Document Management
Drafting
Presentation Tools
Project Management
Quotes/Proposals
Visualization / Presentation
Client Management
Contract Management
Manufacturing Design Data
Proposal Management

CAD

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
2 1/2-Axis Milling
3-Axis Milling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Hole Making
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Engineering

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Presentation Tools
Mechatronics
Structural Engineering

MicroStation Verified User Reviews

Write a Review
  • Jason C.
    Architect
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Choice after trial"

    Posted 2021-06-06

    Pros: Integrated package with lots of features and a tremendously more intuitive and user friendly interface and lots of power in modeling, and it reads and works on so many other software formats. I can open a DWG, do my work, save t, and nobody knows I did it on MicroStation. They just see the work done. Although expensive, it is not more expensive than the other serious packages but so much more efficient. It saves me hours and my productivity is paying off so quickly against the cost.

    Cons: They don't know how to market their product. It is not cheap but it is not more expensive than the real industry rivals.

    Overall: I used to use the most common CAD package on my system and I was pretty good at using it. Once I had 10 hours of training on this, I cannot even understand why I did not do this training earlier. I still have that other software taking space on my hard drive. Not using it. It is all Microstation for me.

    Read More...
  • Previous
  • You're on page 1
  • Next