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Best Bentley MicroStation alternatives in India (2027)
Bentley MicroStation is a cad, 3d & engineering software product from Bentley Systems, Exton, priced at From ₹1,27,946 for a 12-month subscription. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 0 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Bentley MicroStation are AutoCAD (₹18,000/mo), Autodesk Revit (₹25,000/mo), Autodesk Inventor (₹20,000/mo), Autodesk 3ds Max (₹15,000/mo) and Autodesk Maya (₹15,000/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹1,000/month.
Bentley MicroStation alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Bentley MicroStation's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Bentley MicroStation (current) | From ₹1,27,946 for a 12-month subscription | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | AutoCAD | ₹18,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Autodesk Revit | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Autodesk Inventor | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Autodesk 3ds Max | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Autodesk Maya | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Rhino | ₹80,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  BricsCAD | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  SolidWorks | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  ZWCAD | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  DraftSight | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Vectorworks | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  CATIA | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Siemens NX | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Civil 3D | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Navisworks | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  PTC Creo | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  Lumion | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  V-Ray | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Enscape | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  ArchiCAD | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Bentley MicroStation alternatives in detail
2. Autodesk Revit
Autodesk · San Francisco · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5
BIM for architecture.
₹25,000/mo
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3. Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk · San Francisco · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5
Mechanical design.
₹20,000/mo
Free trial
4. Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk · San Francisco · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5
3D modelling and rendering.
₹15,000/mo
Free trial
₹15,000/mo
Free trial
₹80,000/mo
Free trial
7. BricsCAD
Bricsys (Hexagon) · Ghent · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5
AutoCAD-compatible CAD.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
On request
Quote-based
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
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Bentley MicroStation alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Bentley MicroStation in 2027?+
The closest matches to Bentley MicroStation on App Advisor are AutoCAD (₹18,000/mo), Autodesk Revit (₹25,000/mo), Autodesk Inventor (₹20,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Bentley MicroStation, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Bentley MicroStation?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Bentley MicroStation has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Bentley MicroStation?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, DraftSight starts lowest at ₹1,000/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Bentley MicroStation vs AutoCAD: which is better?+
AutoCAD is the closest match to Bentley MicroStation in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Bentley MicroStation alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cad, 3d & engineering software or a category Bentley MicroStation also covers, and Bentley Systems's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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