--- description: Learn more about MicroStation. 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: MicroStation Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [3D CAD Software](/directory/1433/3d-cad/software) > [MicroStation](/software/2042979/microstation) # MicroStation Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2042979/microstation Page: 1 / 8\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2042979/microstation?page=2) > MicroStation is a 3D architecture software that helps businesses in the oil and gas, construction, mining, manufacturing, and other sectors create and visualize 2D drawings and 3D computer-aided designs. The platform enables creators to build models using various parametric designing tools including mesh, surface, and solid modeling. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 176 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 176 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Bentley Systems - **Location**: Exton, US - **Founded**: 1980 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 2,284.00 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Quarterly term licensing is available, as is perpetual licensing. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize and 207 more ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Design & Modeling - 3D Imaging - 3D Modeling - Activity Dashboard - Animation - Annotations - Automatic Formatting - BIM Modeling - Bill of Materials Management - CAD Tools - Civil - Collaboration Tools - Comparison View - Compliance Management - Component Library - Content Library - Data Import/Export - Data Visualization - Design Analysis ## Support Options - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [3D CAD Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1433/3d-cad/software) ## Related Categories - [3D CAD Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1433/3d-cad/software) - [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1431/architectural-cad/software) - [3D Architecture Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1483/3d-architecture/software) - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1207/engineering-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The best part of this software is that it never crashes. > > **Cons**: This software works perfectly. I can hardly find cons in it. One of the cons is that MicroStation license is quite expensive but if we look at its quality and output, it surely deserve high price. One thing I want to suggest is that it should include some different line styles as well as font styles. > > It is really easy to use software. I like all its features as it is making my work easier day by day. I would say it is the most preferable software for performing multiple tasks. ----- ### "I have enjoyed (and cursed) MicroStation for many years. Since the DOS days, to be specific." — 5.0/5 > **Mike** | *23 January 2018* | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is very versatile with a lot of functionality. For just about anything you can think of, there are two or three (or more) ways of doing it. I like that you can build in a virtual real-world environment and that there a lot of tools to help with that. > > **Cons**: Because of its versatility it's also quite complicated. Trying to do something that is not familiar can be quite the challenge. > > It is a very versatile and efficient mapping software. ----- ### "Good alternative to Autodesk but not great" — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *17 January 2018* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Microstation is very comparable to AutoCAD. I have been a long time user designing schools and government facilities. Many years ago states were standardized on Microstation and our firm has stayed with it. > > **Cons**: I wish there were more support from manufactures. Most all manufacture have full cell library's for Autodesk but there is very little designed for Autodesk. Pulling cad file into Microstation that were produced in other software packages is not as great as it could be. ----- ### "Effective Construction Project Management System." — 5.0/5 > **Veronica** | *19 August 2022* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The CAD functionalities on this platform is the best and the data import and export is easy. MicroStation has multiple Construction project management functionalities and the editing of Engineering drawings is simple and great coordination platform. > > **Cons**: None i can recall, MicroStation is easy to deploy and start manipulating the features. > > The effective CAD functionalities allows easy 3D model designing and modification of other Engineering designs and documents. ----- ### "Quality Drawing through Microstation" — 4.0/5 > **EK** | *28 April 2020* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Microstation is very good software to make drawings Specially for Brown filed projects.It is Very easy to attach maps,Coordinates and Feeling satisfaction towards by producing Quality drawings. > > **Cons**: Software need to improve in areas like keyboard commands and tools selection window to meet user friendly requirements. > > I feel Good about my daily using experience with Bently Microstation ----- Page: 1 / 8\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2042979/microstation?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2042979/microstation) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data