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ALLPLAN vs Autodesk Civil 3D: catalog facts
ALLPLAN	Autodesk Civil 3D
Best for: Architecture, engineering and construction firms working in BIM	Best for: Civil engineers designing roads and land development projects
Paid Commercial software; the vendor offers demos and quotes.	Paid Paid Autodesk subscription, with a free trial.
Windows	Windows
Covers architecture, engineering and construction in one BIM platform Specialised modules for precast concrete and steel detailing All 3 strengths for ALLPLAN Covers architecture, engineering and construction in one BIM platform Specialised modules for precast concrete and steel detailing Published release notes	Built on AutoCAD, so familiar to existing users Covers roads, land development and surface modelling All 3 strengths for Autodesk Civil 3D Built on AutoCAD, so familiar to existing users Covers roads, land development and surface modelling Combines design and documentation
Aimed at professional firms rather than individuals Pricing is not published; access is through demos and sales	Expensive subscription Windows only All 3 limitations for Autodesk Civil 3D Expensive subscription Windows only Specialised for civil engineering work
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for ALLPLAN allplan.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Autodesk Civil 3D autodesk.com/products/civil-3d/overview Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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