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Description
Graphisoft Archicad – BIM by architects for architects: Design, visualize, document, and deliver projects of all sizes with Archicad’s powerful set of built-in tools and easy-to-use interface that make it the most efficient and intuitive BIM software on the market. With Archicad, you can focus on what you do best: design great buildings.
Description
MicroStation is the trusted CAD software that empowers infrastructure professionals to design, manage, and deliver projects with precision and efficiency. Its power, flexibility, AI automation, and 3D geospatial context enable innovative designs and creative visualizations. Communicate design changes and unite critical project elements in a single environment, ensuring effective and secure project deliverables. MicroStation scales for any infrastructure project, whether it lasts days, months, or years. MicroStation is the foundation for the entire Bentley modeling environment including digital twins.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
3Dfindit
Yes
Allplan
Yes
Archi Automate
Yes
Artlantis
Yes
BIMcloud
Yes
BIMcollab
Yes
Cesium
No
Cinema 4D
Yes
D5 Render
Yes
DWG TrueView
No
Integrations
3Dfindit
No
Allplan
No
Archi Automate
No
Artlantis
No
BIMcloud
No
BIMcollab
No
Cesium
Yes
Cinema 4D
No
D5 Render
No
DWG TrueView
Yes
Pricing Details
$225/month
Please check out exclusive subscription and perpetual license offers at the Graphisoft corporate website. Special licensing is available for educators and institutions and for students.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$1,208 per year
Pricing details:
MicroStation on SELECT
Starting Price: $1,208 per year
Best For: Organizations requiring flexible licensing and continuous support.
Key Features: This subscription includes license pooling, which allows users to share licenses across multiple computers. It provides access to software upgrades, technical support, and the ability to use "Term Licenses" to pay for additional software as needed without upfront perpetual costs.
MicroStation Virtuoso (Practitioner License)
Starting Price: $2,656 per year
Best For: Individual practitioners or teams that need both software and expert training.
Key Features: This 12-month named-user license is sold through Bentley’s Virtuosity eStore. It includes two "Virtuosity Keys" per license. These keys are credits that can be redeemed for expert services, such as 1-on-1 mentoring, customized training courses, and tailored on-demand learning to help users "hit the ground running."
MicroStation Enterprise 365
Starting Price: Custom Quote
Best For: Large organizations requiring comprehensive access to the Bentley portfolio.
Key Features: This program provides unlimited access to Bentley’s infrastructure applications. Licenses are typically managed on a "per-day" basis for named users or unique machines. It is designed to scale with the organization, offering global pricing and simplified administration for multidisciplinary teams.
MicroStation for Education
Starting Price: $0 for Students / $1,500 for Institutional Units
Best For: Students, educators, and academic institutions.
Key Features: Individual students and faculty members can generally access MicroStation for free through the Bentley Education portal. For university departments, an annual flat fee provides unlimited installations for use in labs and administrative units.
MicroStation on SELECT
Starting Price: $1,208 per year
Best For: Organizations requiring flexible licensing and continuous support.
Key Features: This subscription includes license pooling, which allows users to share licenses across multiple computers. It provides access to software upgrades, technical support, and the ability to use "Term Licenses" to pay for additional software as needed without upfront perpetual costs.
MicroStation Virtuoso (Practitioner License)
Starting Price: $2,656 per year
Best For: Individual practitioners or teams that need both software and expert training.
Key Features: This 12-month named-user license is sold through Bentley’s Virtuosity eStore. It includes two "Virtuosity Keys" per license. These keys are credits that can be redeemed for expert services, such as 1-on-1 mentoring, customized training courses, and tailored on-demand learning to help users "hit the ground running."
MicroStation Enterprise 365
Starting Price: Custom Quote
Best For: Large organizations requiring comprehensive access to the Bentley portfolio.
Key Features: This program provides unlimited access to Bentley’s infrastructure applications. Licenses are typically managed on a "per-day" basis for named users or unique machines. It is designed to scale with the organization, offering global pricing and simplified administration for multidisciplinary teams.
MicroStation for Education
Starting Price: $0 for Students / $1,500 for Institutional Units
Best For: Students, educators, and academic institutions.
Key Features: Individual students and faculty members can generally access MicroStation for free through the Bentley Education portal. For university departments, an annual flat fee provides unlimited installations for use in labs and administrative units.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Graphisoft
Founded
1984
Country
Hungary
Website
graphisoft.com/solutions/archicad
Vendor Details
Company Name
Bentley Systems
Founded
1984
Country
United States
Website
www.bentley.com/
Product Features
Architectural CAD
2D Drawing
Yes
3D Modeling
Yes
Architectural Symbol Library
Yes
Automatic Formatting
Yes
BIM Modeling
Yes
Comparison View
Yes
Design Templates
Yes
Drafting
Yes
Architecture
2D Drawing
Yes
3D Modeling
Yes
BIM Modeling
Yes
Bills of material
Yes
Building Information Modeling
Yes
Client Management
No
Contact Management
No
Contract Management
No
Document Management
Yes
Drafting
Yes
Manufacturing Design Data
Yes
Presentation Tools
Yes
Project Management
No
Proposal Management
Yes
Quotes/Proposals
No
Visualization / Presentation
Yes
Product Features
3D Architecture
2D Drawing
Yes
Animation
Yes
BIM Modeling
Yes
Component Library
Yes
Data Import / Export
Yes
Landscape Design
Yes
Virtual Tour
Yes
3D Modeling
2D Drawing
Yes
Animation
Yes
Annotations
Yes
Bill of Materials
Yes
Character Modeling
Yes
Collaboration Tools
Yes
Component Library
Yes
Data Import / Export
Yes
For 3D Printing
No
For Architects
Yes
For Manufacturers
Yes
Reference Management
Yes
Simulation
Yes
Architectural CAD
2D Drawing
Yes
3D Modeling
Yes
Architectural Symbol Library
Yes
Automatic Formatting
Yes
BIM Modeling
No
Comparison View
Yes
Design Templates
Yes
Drafting
Yes
Architecture
2D Drawing
Yes
3D Modeling
Yes
BIM Modeling
Yes
Bills of material
Yes
Building Information Modeling
Yes
Client Management
No
Contact Management
Yes
Contract Management
No
Document Management
Yes
Drafting
Yes
Manufacturing Design Data
Yes
Presentation Tools
Yes
Project Management
No
Proposal Management
No
Quotes/Proposals
No
Visualization / Presentation
Yes
CAD
2 1/2-Axis Milling
No
2D Drawing
Yes
3-Axis Milling
No
3D Modeling
Yes
4-Axis Milling
No
5-Axis Milling
No
Civil
Yes
Collaboration
Yes
Database Connectivity
Yes
Design Analysis
Yes
Design Export
Yes
Document Management
Yes
Electrical
Yes
Hole Making
Yes
Mechanical
Yes
Mechatronics
No
Presentation Tools
Yes
Simulate Cycles
No
Spiral Output
Yes
Structural Engineering
Yes
Toolpath Simulation
No
User Defined Cycles
Yes
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)
CAD/CAM Compatibility
Yes
Finite Element Analysis
No
Fluid Dynamics
No
Import / Export Files
Yes
Integrated 3D Modeling
Yes
Manufacturing Process Simulation
No
Mechanical Event Simulation
No
Multibody Dynamics
No
Thermal Analysis
No
Engineering
2D Drawing
Yes
3D Modeling
Yes
Chemical Engineering
Yes
Civil Engineering
Yes
Collaboration
Yes
Design Analysis
Yes
Design Export
Yes
Document Management
Yes
Electrical Engineering
Yes
Mechanical Engineering
Yes
Mechatronics
No
Presentation Tools
Yes
Structural Engineering
Yes
Public Works
Billing & Invoicing
No
Compliance Management
Yes
Contract Management
No
Customer Database
No
Document Management
Yes
Equipment Maintenance
No
Fixed Asset Management
Yes
Job Costing
No
Project Management
No
Service Request Management
No
Work Order Management
No
