Audience

Architects, engineers, construction professionals, CAD managers, BIM managers, project managers, drafters, documenters, visualization experts. Anyone who uses CAD to design, build and operate infrastructure assets, marine/naval, or industrial/plant drafting.

About MicroStation

MicroStation is the trusted CAD software purpose-built for the design, modeling, and management of global infrastructure projects. Known for its extreme scalability, MicroStation empowers engineering professionals to deliver precise 2D and 3D deliverables for projects of any size or complexity.
A key differentiator is its industry-leading interoperability; users can integrate a massive variety of data types, including DWG, IFC, and SHP, without the need for risky data conversions or translations. By providing a single environment for various project elements, it ensures secure and effective deliverables across the entire project lifecycle. Whether you are an engineer, architect, or GIS professional, MicroStation provides the flexibility and power needed to turn a vision into a sustainable reality while maintaining the highest standards of data integrity.

Pricing

Starting Price:
$1,208 per year
Pricing Details:
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.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.

Integrations

Ratings/Reviews - 1 User Review

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Company Information

Bentley Systems
Founded: 1984
United States

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Product Details

Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
Live Online
Webinars
In Person
Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

MicroStation Frequently Asked Questions

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MicroStation Product Features

3D Architecture

2D Drawing Supported
Animation Supported
BIM Modeling Supported
Component Library Supported
Data Import / Export Supported
Landscape Design Supported
Virtual Tour Supported

3D Modeling

2D Drawing Supported
Animation Supported
Annotations Supported
Bill of Materials Supported
Character Modeling Supported
Collaboration Tools Supported
Component Library Supported
Data Import / Export Supported
For Architects Supported
For Manufacturers Supported
Reference Management Supported
Simulation Supported
For 3D Printing Not Supported

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing Supported
3D Modeling Supported
Architectural Symbol Library Supported
Automatic Formatting Supported
Comparison View Supported
Design Templates Supported
Drafting Supported
BIM Modeling Not Supported

Architecture

2D Drawing Supported
3D Modeling Supported
BIM Modeling Supported
Bills of material Supported
Building Information Modeling Supported
Contact Management Supported
Document Management Supported
Drafting Supported
Manufacturing Design Data Supported
Presentation Tools Supported
Visualization / Presentation Supported
Client Management Not Supported
Contract Management Not Supported
Project Management Not Supported
Proposal Management Not Supported
Quotes/Proposals Not Supported

CAD

2D Drawing Supported
3D Modeling Supported
Civil Supported
Collaboration Supported
Database Connectivity Supported
Design Analysis Supported
Design Export Supported
Document Management Supported
Electrical Supported
Hole Making Supported
Mechanical Supported
Presentation Tools Supported
Spiral Output Supported
Structural Engineering Supported
User Defined Cycles Supported
2 1/2-Axis Milling Not Supported
3-Axis Milling Not Supported
4-Axis Milling Not Supported
5-Axis Milling Not Supported
Mechatronics Not Supported
Simulate Cycles Not Supported
Toolpath Simulation Not Supported

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

CAD/CAM Compatibility Supported
Import / Export Files Supported
Integrated 3D Modeling Supported
Finite Element Analysis Not Supported
Fluid Dynamics Not Supported
Manufacturing Process Simulation Not Supported
Mechanical Event Simulation Not Supported
Multibody Dynamics Not Supported
Thermal Analysis Not Supported

Engineering

2D Drawing Supported
3D Modeling Supported
Chemical Engineering Supported
Civil Engineering Supported
Collaboration Supported
Design Analysis Supported
Design Export Supported
Document Management Supported
Electrical Engineering Supported
Mechanical Engineering Supported
Presentation Tools Supported
Structural Engineering Supported
Mechatronics Not Supported

Public Works

Compliance Management Supported
Document Management Supported
Fixed Asset Management Supported
Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Contract Management Not Supported
Customer Database Not Supported
Equipment Maintenance Not Supported
Job Costing Not Supported
Project Management Not Supported
Service Request Management Not Supported
Work Order Management Not Supported

MicroStation Verified User Reviews

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  • Jason C.
    Architect
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
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    "Choice after trial"

    Posted 2021-06-06

    Pros: Integrated package with lots of features and a tremendously more intuitive and user friendly interface and lots of power in modeling, and it reads and works on so many other software formats. I can open a DWG, do my work, save t, and nobody knows I did it on MicroStation. They just see the work done. Although expensive, it is not more expensive than the other serious packages but so much more efficient. It saves me hours and my productivity is paying off so quickly against the cost.

    Cons: They don't know how to market their product. It is not cheap but it is not more expensive than the real industry rivals.

    Overall: I used to use the most common CAD package on my system and I was pretty good at using it. Once I had 10 hours of training on this, I cannot even understand why I did not do this training earlier. I still have that other software taking space on my hard drive. Not using it. It is all Microstation for me.

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