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Bentley Plant Design WorkSuite vs CADMATIC 3D Plant Design
Both stand on plant design management systems software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid WebWindows
Visit Bentley Plant Design WorkSuite Paid APISelf-hostedWindows
CADMATIC 3D Plant Design combines multidisciplinary plant modeling, coordinated teamwork and production outputs in one Windows-based product. Its paid, request-based licensing and technical requirements should be reviewed before adoption.
Visit CADMATIC 3D Plant DesignThe facts
| Bentley Plant Design WorkSuite | CADMATIC 3D Plant Design | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | CADMATIC 3D Plant Design |
| Website | bentley.com | cadmatic.com |
| On plant design management systems software | #4 of 15 | #1 of 15 |
Bentley Plant Design WorkSuite: what it does well
CADMATIC 3D Plant Design: what it does well
- Parametric plant modeling for multiple disciplines
- Synchronized multi-designer collaboration
- Rule-based automation and built-in checks
- Generates spools, drawings and material take-offs
- Broad import and export format support
What to know first
- Paid software with pricing on request
- No free plan
- Windows 10 or 11 requirements
- License server and project database access required
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