In this guide, we explore Bentley MicroStation, specifically Bentley MicroStation pricing. So, how does Bentley MicroStation pricing stack up against other CAD programs?Īt Scan2CAD, we regularly update our readers on the pricing of various CAD applications. Importantly, the cost and pricing model of CAD software arises from a combination of factors, including the value users draw from the applications, which in turn influences what they are willing to pay, the development costs, and more. So much so that a majority are priced at rates way above other industries’ applications, e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud or the Microsoft Office Suite. Historically, computer-aided design (CAD) software programs have always been at the top end of the pricing spectrum.