MicroStation
6.9#22 in 3d cad softwareFrom $2,656 a yearWindows
VisitMicroStation vs Rhino 3D
What both publish
| Fact | MicroStation | Rhino 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 | 1980 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Exton, Pennsylvania, United States | The company lists its Seattle, Washington office at 146 N Canal Street, Suite 320. |
| Support | Bentley points users to product documentation, community forums, technical articles, webinars, and support resources. | Support resources include forums, telephone, email, live chat, tutorials, training classes and community sites, with support included in purchase price. |
MicroStation plans
- MicroStation$2,656 a year
Rhino 3D plans
- Commercial — Rhino 8 single concurrent user$995 a month
- Commercial — Rhino 8, 10 concurrent users$9,950 a month
- Commercial — Rhino 8, 50 concurrent users$49,750 a month
- Commercial upgrade — Rhino 8 single concurrent user$595 a month
- Student or faculty — Rhino 8 single user$195 a month
- Student or faculty upgrade — Rhino 8 single user$95 a month
Pick MicroStation if…
MicroStation suits engineers, architects, and construction professionals working on infrastructure designs. It is relevant to teams needing 2D and 3D CAD with built-in BIM, geospatial data, and support for drawing-file formats such as DWG and DXF.
Pick Rhino 3D if…
Rhino 3D may suit people seeking desktop tools for parametric modeling, animation, rendering or 3D-print export. Separate listed licenses address commercial users, students or faculty, and schools.