G2 Vendor Directory

MicroStation vs. GeoSTORM

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

MetricMicroStation

by Bentley Systems

GeoSTORM

by CivilGEO, Inc.

Overall rating4.04.6
Review count41649
Ease of use8.18.6
Ease of setup7.98.8
Quality of support8.09.6
Meets requirements8.59.2
NPS32.67813382.978723
Small Business34.4%81.6%
Mid-Market31.4%16.3%
Enterprise34.2%2.0%
Total page views1,6391,139
Total LLM citations5,8431,099

MicroStation

MicroStation is a specialized computer-aided design (CAD) software solution tailored specifically for infrastructure design. It is designed to assist architects and engineers in transforming their creative visions into tangible projects, enabling them to present their designs effectively to clients and deliver high-quality results to the community. By providing a comprehensive suite of tools that are integrated into the platform, MicroStation allows users to work efficiently and flexibly, streamlining the design process without the need for additional add-ons.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • 3D Modeling
  • Detailed Engineering Drawings
  • Efficiency
  • Tool Efficiency
  • Drawing Tools

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