Bentley Systems

Bentley MicroStation

Composite Score

7.2 /10

CX Score

7.6 /10

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What is Bentley MicroStation?

Mitigate the risk of building in a utility-congested underground environment with Bentley Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE). The software’s 3D modeling capabilities allow you to automatically create 3D models from survey information, CAD artifacts, GIS, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and more. Bentley SUE maintains a relationship between CAD and GIS utility source and target civil features to help you ensure that data is always synced and up to date.

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Awards & Recognition

Bentley MicroStation won the following awards in the Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing category

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9 Top Rated Capabilities

7 Top Rated Features

2024

2023 Data Quadrant Champion

2023

6 Top Rated Capabilities

6 Top Rated Features

2023

7 Top Rated Capabilities

6 Top Rated Features

2022

2020 Data Quadrant Champion

2020

Bentley MicroStation Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

81 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+83 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Bentley MicroStation?

2% Negative

8% Neutral

90% Positive

Pros

Client Friendly Policies
Fair
Acts with Integrity
Generous Negotitation

Feature Ratings

Average 75

Visualization

100

Printing Support

100

Libraries & Templates

100

2D Drawing

100

Analytics and Reporting

Technical Drawings

Collaboration

2D/3D Conversion

3rd Party Integration

3D Modeling

Simulation

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Ease of Implementation

Usability and Intuitiveness

Vendor Support

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Breadth of Features

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Quality of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Availability and Quality of Training

Bentley MicroStation Reviews

Rehab S.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: Initial Implementation

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Submitted Sep 2024

Easy to use, but a bit pricey

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Bentley MicroStation from other similar products?

Bentley MicroStation stands out from other similar products, such as AutoCAD or Revit, due to its focus on infrastructure design, precision 2D/3D modeling, and its versatility across multiple industries (architecture, engineering, construction, and more). Key differentiators include: Advanced 3D Modeling and Visualization - Scalability and Flexibility - Integration with Bentley’s Ecosystem - Precision and Accuracy - Customization and Automation - Long-Lasting Industry Reputation All these factors make MicroStation especially valuable for large infrastructure projects that require precision, scale, and collaboration.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The software allows for highly detailed, complex models with excellent precision, which is crucial for large-scale infrastructure projects. Its ability to handle massive datasets without compromising performance, combined with powerful rendering tools that create photorealistic visuals, makes it stand out in terms of delivering both functionality and visual clarity. This is especially useful for projects that require detailed presentations and accurate representations of designs.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Learning, especially for new users, its functionality can be challenging without prior experience. Additionally, some advanced features and workflows can feel less intuitive, requiring a significant time investment to become proficient. This can slow down productivity for teams unfamiliar with the platform.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Invest in Training - Assess Your Project Needs, - Consider Long-Term Scalability

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Efficient Service
Effective Service

Aesha D.

Role: Operations
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: End User of Application

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Submitted Sep 2024

Good Product, demands training, not collaborative

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates Bentley MicroStation from other similar products?

I only used it as one of our submissions required to be in this format. However, when I used it, I felt that there are other software which are way better. I did not feel that this software is needed for construction and engineering.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Layer transfer manager is good however for my project it did not work properly.

What do you dislike most about this product?

There are so many restrictions in the software. It is hard to collaborate and also integrate other software files.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would suggest to look over your task requirements and see if other products could help you before buying this one.

Pros

Trustworthy
Acts with Integrity
Efficient Service
Effective Service

Cons

Less Performance Enhancing
Commodity Features
Wastes Time

Aakash A.

Role: C-Level
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: Initial Implementation

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Submitted Jan 2024

A powerful 2D and 3D CAD software application

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Bentley MicroStation from other similar products?

MicroStation is Infrastructure Design.Providing you power, flexibility, and best-in-class tools, without requiring add-ons, MicroStation makes it easy to work the way you want, leaving you time to do what you do best. With MicroStation, minimize risks, accelerate automation, and win more work

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Its most interesting features include text styles plus dimension styles as well as references and line styles can be easily controlled through this software

What do you dislike most about this product?

There is nothing to dislike about Microstation. Its functionality is as its best. Not a single thing that i found as a disadvantage as far now

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

There is a lot to consider. MicroStation CONNECT Edition is a little different than any previous version of MicroStation. There is a lot more functionality for the CAD Manager to take advantage of in this new version

Pros

Saves Time
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

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What is Bentley MicroStation?

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Awards & Recognition

2023 Data Quadrant Champion

2020 Data Quadrant Champion

Bentley MicroStation Ratings

81 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+83 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Bentley MicroStation?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Visualization The ability to see and interact with a design in a more intuitive and informative way.

Printing Support The ability to print maps and 3D output to scale.

Libraries & Templates Includes a library of standard components and templates that users can insert into their designs, which speeds up the process of starting new projects.

2D Drawing The ability to create precise 2D drawings.

Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting and easy data extraction for data analysis.

Technical Drawings Includes symbols, units of measurement, notation systems, and visual styles.

Collaboration Includes ability to view, share and direct work between co-workers in real or near real-time.

2D/3D Conversion The ability to transforming a two-dimensional (2D) image or model into a three-dimensional (3D) representation.

3rd Party Integration The ability to integrate other applications including PLM, CAM, CAE or GIS.

3D Modeling Includes 3D wireframe, 3D solid, 3D surface, and 3D mesh.

Simulation The ability to create and test circuit or motion simulation and structural validation.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Bentley MicroStation Reviews

Rehab S.

Easy to use, but a bit pricey

Likeliness to Recommend

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Aesha D.

Good Product, demands training, not collaborative

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Aakash A.

A powerful 2D and 3D CAD software application

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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