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Bentley MicroStation

Pricing. Plans start at $2,656 a year. See full pricing · Updated November 10, 2026

Bentley MicroStation is infrastructure CAD and BIM modeling software with AccuDraw, parametric constraints, geospatial context, and iTwin publishing, sold from US$2,656.00 for a 12-month Virtuoso subscription on bentley.com.

MicroStation is Bentley's long-running environment for 2D and 3D infrastructure CAD and BIM. Product messaging on bentley.com covers AccuDraw and AccuSnap drafting aids, parametric constraints, and documentation generated from the model.

Geospatial context hooks include Cesium terrain and OSM buildings, Google photorealistic 3D tiles (tech preview), Google 2D maps, and Esri ArcGIS REST services listed on the product page. Teams can import DWG, DXF, and IFC into DGN, run clash detection, and publish iModels for iTwin.

Bentley lists a 12-month Virtuoso subscription starting at US$2,656.00, including one license and two Keys for training or services (verified 10 November 2026). System requirements on the same page name Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025 support.

Specifications

Pricing

Paid

Platforms

Windows

Used for

Infrastructure CAD3D modelingDGN documentationiTwin publishing

Used by

Infrastructure designersCAD techniciansBIM coordinatorsSurveyors

Tasks

Draft in 2D/3DImport DWG or IFCRun clash detectionPublish iModels

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Published USD starting price on bentley.com
  • Strong geospatial and reality context integrations
  • Fits Bentley iTwin and ProjectWise ecosystems

Cons

  • Windows-focused deployment per published system requirements
  • Virtuoso Keys and enterprise bundles need Bentley confirmation
  • AI assistant features may still be preview-only

Key features

  • Modeling core: 2D and 3D infrastructure CAD/BIM with AccuDraw/AccuSnap and parametric constraints on bentley.com.

  • Geospatial context: Cesium World Terrain, Cesium OSM Buildings, Google photorealistic 3D tiles (tech preview), Google 2D Maps, and Esri REST services.

  • Interoperability: Import DWG, DXF, and IFC to DGN; clash detection; publish models to iModels and iTwin.

  • AI previews: MicroStation 2026 marketing references Bentley Copilot and Python Assistant previews.

  • Virtuoso pricing: Starting at US$2,656.00 for a 12-month subscription with one license and two Keys.

Pricing

Virtuoso (12-month)

per year (12 mo)

$2,656.00

From US$2,656.00 for 12-month Virtuoso subscription with one license and two Keys on bentley.com.

Prices come from each vendor’s public listings and can change. Double-check the current price on the vendor site before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

How much does MicroStation cost?

Bentley lists a 12-month Virtuoso subscription starting at US$2,656.00, including one license and two Keys, on bentley.com/en/products/microstation/ (verified 10 November 2026).

Does MicroStation support IFC and DWG?

Yes. Bentley documents import of DWG, DXF, and IFC into DGN on the MicroStation product page alongside clash detection workflows.

Does MicroStation run on Mac?

Bentley's published system requirements for MicroStation name Windows 11 and Windows Server editions. macOS is not listed on the product page checked 10 November 2026.

How does MicroStation relate to OpenBuildings Designer?

Both build on Bentley's modeling platform. OpenBuildings Designer targets building disciplines, while MicroStation is the broader infrastructure CAD/BIM environment. Compare listings on BIM Tools Hub for your project type.

Can MicroStation publish to iTwin?

Bentley states models can publish to iModels and iTwin from MicroStation on the product page.

Tutorials and learning

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