--- description: Learn more about Civil 3D. We provide Australian business users the most detailed information on pricing, benefits, and disadvantages of software that will make your choice easier. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Civil 3D Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [BIM Software](/directory/1199/bim/software) > [Civil 3D](/software/2048876/civil-3d) # Civil 3D Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2048876/civil-3d Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2048876/civil-3d?page=2) > Civil 3D is an on-premise engineering CAD software designed to help businesses with surface modeling, construction documentation, and plan production. Managers can create triangulated irregular network (TIN) surfaces, display point cloud data, and create dynamic surfaces. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 39 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 39 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Autodesk - **Location**: San Rafael, US - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 320.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Flexible subscription options available. Talk to sales at: (818) 797-9690 - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 201–500, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Imaging - CAD Tools - Civil - Collaboration Tools - Data Import/Export - Design Analysis - Document Management - Electrical - Manufacturing Design Data - Mechanical - Presentation Tools - Project Management - Reporting/Analytics ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Chat ## Category - [BIM Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1199/bim/software) ## Related Categories - [BIM Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1199/bim/software) - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1207/engineering-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Onshape](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/109167/onshape) — 4.5/5 (341 reviews) 2. 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It made me deal with my graduation project easily and i was able to a professional output design which impressed my colleagues . Thanks for this application ----- ### "Autodesk Civil 3D - A Comprehensive Solution for Civil Engineers" — 5.0/5 > **Prabhu** | *22 February 2023* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: 1. Provides a comprehensive suite of tools for civil engineers, including design, drafting, and analysis capabilities.2. Offers intelligent objects that allow engineers to create and analyze complex 3D models with ease.3. Includes a wide range of customizable templates for common projects, such as roadways and pipelines.4. Seamlessly integrates with other Autodesk products, as well as with third-party applications.5. Offers extensive documentation and support resources for users of all skill levels. > > **Cons**: Licenses can be expensive, particularly for smaller firms or individual users. Performance issues with very large or complex models. > > Autodesk Civil 3D is a powerful software solution designed specifically for civil engineers, providing a comprehensive suite of tools for design, drafting, and analysis of 3D models. While it may training and is more expensive than some alternatives, it offers extensive resources and integration options to make the design process more efficient and effective. ----- ### "Briefly look Civil 3D" — 4.0/5 > **Hulya** | *6 November 2022* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: This software is very successful in mapping large projects. Definitely useful.. > > **Cons**: Unfortunately, this software is very expensive. That's why not everyone can reach it. ----- ### "Genuinely Satisfied with Autodesk Civil 3D" — 5.0/5 > **Joseph** | *11 April 2021* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I think it's really fun using Civil 3D because it can be connected to other Autodesk software, which helps me to switch accordingly when necessary in my projects. Also, Civil 3D made life really easy for me by simplifying the process in Pipe Network Part Replacement. Now, I can easily analyze the gravity flow and get size recommendations. After years of using Civil 3D, I can now properly understand the pressure parts in my designs. > > **Cons**: Still, very minimum tutorials are available online regarding the use of Autodesk Civil 3D with Navisworks. I believe Autodesk can make such tutorials available so that the time required to fix design challenges could be minimized. > > In most cases, I utilize Autodesk Civil 3D for pipeline and structure design because of its accuracy and streamlined design process. Designing pipelines can be complicated and very time-consuming. Hence, I was glad that Civil 3D came to my aid as most of these minor pipeline details cannot be properly done on Autocad. ----- ### "Civil 3D is feature rich" — 5.0/5 > **Condrae** | *22 April 2021* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Civil 3D is the most versatile AutoCAD software in my opinion. It has a whole host of features that can accomplish so many things. With four main workspaces to choose from, you can configure the program to function based on what tasks you are doing. The Drafting and Annotation workspace is just like AutoCAD integrated into Civil 3D with all the functionality. Planning and Analysis is great for setting up you site environment with the relevant data. 3D modelling is useful to visualize concepts. The best part is all of this can be achieved in one file. > > **Cons**: It is understandable that the only drawback is that there is a steep learning curve. With so much functionality, it is a bit hard to get a grip on how to use some of the features in the software. > > Civil 3D is used daily to create design drawings and analyze survey data to inform our design decisions. It is also used for volume calculations and shapefile generation. It is overall an great piece of software to use and is value for money. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2048876/civil-3d?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2048876/civil-3d) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | ----- ## Structured Data