Leapfrog Works

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3D ground modelling software for civil and environmental projects that builds categorical and numerical subsurface models from site investigation and boring data using implicit modelling technology -- enabling geotechnical engineers to visualise, understand, and communicate subsurface risk through 3D models, cross sections, and ground models integrated with engineering design and BIM workflows.

Made by Seequent, subsidiary; owned by Bentley Systems (BSY, $10.1B)

Agent-hostile
2.2 /5 composite score
Situational -- the leading 3D implicit modelling platform for subsurface ground characterisation (Leapfrog technology since 2003, integrated with Seequent geotechnical portfolio and Bentley iTwin Platform) with dynamic model updating as new borehole data arrives, but pricing requires Bentley eStore quote (no public list prices), desktop-only delivery with no API/CLI (RF2), and the steep learning curve and geoscience workflow scope limit adoption outside dedicated geotechnical groups.
Situational

Rubric Scorecard

How we grade →

Criterion Score Evidence
Value for the price 2/5 Subscription
Agent Friendliness 1/5 API: none
Ease of adoption 2/5 --
Portability & lock-in 3/5 4 file formats
Interoperability 3/5 6 integrations
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How we verified this: we checked Leapfrog Works against its live site and an independent source — engineering.com. Nothing on this page is listed from memory. See how we grade. Verified 2026-07-05.

Evidence

File formats

FormatDirectionSupport
DXF unknown unknown
DWG import unknown
CSV import full -- Borehole/site investigation data import
AGS import unknown

Integrations

OpenGround PLAXIS GeoStudio AutoCAD Revit Bentley iTwin Platform

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