MicroStation vs Onshape
Both are on the 3D CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
MicroStation | Onshape | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #7 6.9 | #1 9.0 |
| Maker | MicroStation | Onshape |
| Starts at | $2,656 a year | $1,500 a year |
| Free | Free trial | Free plan |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, iPhone/iPad, Web |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | MicroStation: $2,656 a year | Free Plan: $0 Standard Plan: $1,500 a year Professional Plan: $2,500 a year Enterprise: on request |
| Verdict | MicroStation combines infrastructure CAD, BIM-ready modeling and geospatial data handling on a Windows desktop. Its file support and offline capability suit professional design workflows, while trial access requires Bentley approval. | — |
| Visit MicroStation | Visit Onshape |

