ArCADia BIM vs. MicroStation

MicroStation

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
ArCADia BIM	Score 10.0 out of 10	Small Businesses (1-50 employees)	ArCADia BIM enables users to create a complete architectural and construction model of a building, together with internal and external installations as well as terrain modelling. ArCADia software utilizes many solutions that accelerate the design process for the construction industry. By using objects such as doors or windows and multilayer walls, the user can create CAD drawings, without losing anything from the full compatibility of their project with the DWG…	$765 one-time fee per user
MicroStation	Score 6.1 out of 10	Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)	Bentley Systems offers the MicroStation application and product family as a 3D and 2D modeling and computer-aided design (CAD) solution for engineers and designers.	$250 Per User Per Month

Pricing

ArCADia BIM

MicroStation

Editions & Modules

ArCADia BIM LT: $765
one-time fee per user
ArCADia BIM: $1,170
one-time fee per user
ArCADia BIM PLUS: $1,340
one-time fee per user

Microstation: $250.00
Per User Per Month

Offerings

Pricing Offerings
ArCADia BIM	MicroStation
Free Trial
Yes	Yes
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	Yes

Entry-level Setup Fee

$1,070

No setup fee

Additional Details

Prices per base module to which extra modules can be purchased such as Architecture, Water, Electrical, Sewage, Gas, Heat installations..... FOR A SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICE CONTACT RZINS AT ARCADIASOFT DOT EU

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Community Pulse
	ArCADia BIM	MicroStation

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	ArCADia BIM	MicroStation
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User Ratings
	ArCADia BIM	MicroStation
Likelihood to Recommend	- (0 ratings)	7.2 (8 ratings)
Usability	- (0 ratings)	2.0 (1 ratings)
Support Rating	- (0 ratings)	10.0 (1 ratings)

User Testimonials
	ArCADia BIM	MicroStation
Likelihood to Recommend	ArCADiasoft No answers on this topic	Bentley Systems MicroStation is THE program to use for roadway and corridor modeling. Most departments of transportation and municipalities in my region require that the models be delivered in the dgn format, so it is MicroStation or bust. It is an absolute pain to use some of the add-in features though. Things that are easy in other programs like making smart tables that update with the latest information usually necessitate the use of Axiom or similar outside programs/add-ins. I design storm sewer systems, and it takes us 6 months to train up new hires on this software, because it is NOT intuitive. You need to know which buttons to press, since it is not designed to be easily command-based like AutoCAD Civil 3D. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Pros	ArCADiasoft No answers on this topic	Bentley Systems Plethora of design alternatives to choose from right from design to completed models Detailed approach towards parametric, mesh and surface modelling Well integrated modelling workflows Intelligent parametric components with 2D and 3D designs Incentivized HA Huma Ali Center Head Read full review
Cons	ArCADiasoft No answers on this topic	Bentley Systems Some of the more complex models have had a few issues exporting. We've struggled with external consultants using the custom Autocad engineering tools, and it plays nicely with MicroStation. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Usability	ArCADiasoft No answers on this topic	Bentley Systems MicroStation is very hard to use for our newest employees. It is not intuitive, and you need to know where to find the buttons to perform the commands you would like to perform instead of typing in the commands like other similar modeling programs. Also, it has no good traffic turning add-ins. We continue to run ALL our turning in Autoturn, since this is not a usable feature with MicroStation. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Support Rating	ArCADiasoft No answers on this topic	Bentley Systems We haven't had to use it for many years, so not able to comment. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Alternatives Considered	ArCADiasoft No answers on this topic	Bentley Systems The only general purpose CAD program that you can compare MicroStation with would be AutoCAD. MicroStation, in my opinion, is a superior product in every way but one. That one issue is that there are just more people who have and know how to use AutoCAD than there are ones who know MicroStation. This makes AutoCAD easier to get up and running for most firms. Incentivized Randall (Rande) Robinson Information Technology Specialist Read full review
Return on Investment	ArCADiasoft No answers on this topic	Bentley Systems MicroStation usage is primarily necessitated by our major client who also uses the program. Without using MicroStation there would be many times where we would not be able to provide our clients with what they need. Therefore, MicroStation has had an incredibly positive impact on the business I work for as its usage has continued to secure contracts. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
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