G2 Vendor Directory

Civil Designer vs. GeoSTORM

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricCivil Designer

by Civil Designer International

GeoSTORM

by CivilGEO, Inc.

Overall rating4.84.6
Review count1849
Ease of use9.18.6
Ease of setup9.58.8
Quality of support9.09.6
Meets requirements9.69.2
NPS83.33333382.978723
Small Business55.6%81.6%
Mid-Market38.9%16.3%
Enterprise5.6%2.0%
Total page views1611,139
Total LLM citations2341,099

Civil Designer

⸻ Civil Designer is a top civil infrastructure design software providing an integrated, all-in-one suite for the planning, design, and analysis of complex civil engineering projects. The software combines bulk earthworks, roads and highways, surface drainage, wastewater systems, and pressurised water network design into a single, unified application. By consolidating multiple disciplines into one platform, Civil Designer helps engineering teams streamline workflows, reduce errors, and improve overall project efficiency.

Pros

    GeoSTORM

    GeoSTORM is a Civil 3D-integrated stormwater modeling software that streamlines catchment area delineation, runoff calculations, and flow routing. It supports multiple hydrology methods, such as EPA SWMM, SCS TR-55/TR-20, Rational, Modified Rational, and DeKalb Rational, enabling flexible hydrologic analysis. Capabilities include interactive detention/retention pond design and roadway catch basin optimization using major U.S. and Canadian foundry catalogs, which helps engineers move from concept to deliverable efficiently.

    Pros