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Civil 3D

by Autodesk · San Francisco, United States · Since 2005

Civil engineering design.

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Starting price
₹25,000/mo
per month, billed by vendor
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is Civil 3D?

Civil 3D is cad, 3d & engineering software from Autodesk, based in San Francisco, United States and has been building software since 2005. Civil engineering design.

CAD and 3D software covers mechanical and architectural design, BIM, structural analysis, CAM and rendering. Licensing is expensive, so subscription versus perpetual and Indian reseller support matter.

Pricing is published and starts at roughly ₹25,000 per month.

What works well

  • +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
  • +21 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • No permanently free plan
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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Civil 3D features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Civil 3D adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • 2D drafting and 3D modelling
  • BIM and structural analysis
  • Simulation and FEA
  • CAM and CNC programming
  • Rendering and visualisation
  • Collaboration and versioning
  • Interoperability (DWG, STEP, IFC)
  • Education licences

Civil 3D pricing

Entry price

₹25,000/mo

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Civil 3D charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on autodesk.com.

Specifications

Category
CAD, 3D & engineering software
Vendor
Autodesk
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Founded
2005
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
₹25,000/mo
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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Civil 3D — frequently asked questions

What is Civil 3D?+

Civil 3D is cad, 3d & engineering software by Autodesk. Civil engineering design.

How much does Civil 3D cost?+

Civil 3D starts at about ₹25,000 per month according to the vendor's published pricing. Plans and taxes vary, so confirm on the official site.

Does Civil 3D offer a free trial or free plan?+

Civil 3D typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is Civil 3D made in India?+

No. Civil 3D is developed by Autodesk in San Francisco, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Civil 3D best suited for?+

Civil 3D suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for cad, 3d & engineering software.

What are the best alternatives to Civil 3D?+

Popular alternatives in cad, 3d & engineering software include FreeCAD, SketchUp, Autodesk Fusion. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Civil 3D deployed?+

Civil 3D is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Autodesk

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Autodesk · San Francisco, United States · Founded 1982 · 13 products in our catalogue

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