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Autodesk Civil 3D vs ALLPLAN: catalog facts
Autodesk Civil 3D	ALLPLAN
Best for: Civil engineers designing roads and land development projects	Best for: Architecture, engineering and construction firms working in BIM
Paid Paid Autodesk subscription, with a free trial.	Paid Commercial software; the vendor offers demos and quotes.
Windows	Windows
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	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
Expensive subscription Windows only All 3 limitations for Autodesk Civil 3D Expensive subscription Windows only Specialised for civil engineering work	Aimed at professional firms rather than individuals Pricing is not published; access is through demos and sales
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Autodesk Civil 3D autodesk.com/products/civil-3d/overview Catalog checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for ALLPLAN allplan.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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