Compare DataCAD 15 and MicroStation V8i - Jun 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - DataCAD 15 or MicroStation V8i?

MicroStation V8i is more expensive to implement (TCO) than DataCAD 15, and MicroStation V8i is rated higher (88/100) than DataCAD 15 (62/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Computer aided design solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

DATACAD Vs. Bentley Systems Inc

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Who is more expensive? DataCAD 15 or MicroStation V8i?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Computer aided design software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for DataCAD 15 and MicroStation V8i.

DataCAD 15 price starts at $1,295 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 DataCAD 15 is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Computer aided design software. MicroStation V8i price starts at $1,955 per year , When comparing MicroStation V8i to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Computer aided design software cost.

Bottom line: MicroStation V8i is more expensive than DataCAD 15.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared DataCAD 15 Vs. MicroStation V8i based on some of the most important and required Computer aided design features.

DataCAD 15: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

MicroStation V8i: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

DataCAD 15's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and MicroStation V8i's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.