MicroSurvey
Survey office CAD and field data collection platform; 100% AutoCAD compatible survey toolset via inCAD add-in.
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3.4 /5 composite score
C1 2/5 reflects quote-only pricing (RF1) for Standard/Premium tiers; C2 2/5 reflects no documented API (RF2); C3 4/5 reflects self-serve demo and trial download; C4 5/5 reflects 100% native DWG/DXF compatibility + point-cloud (LAS, E57, PTX) support; C5 4/5 reflects AutoCAD inCAD integration, BricsCAD, universal data collector/total station compatibility. Hexagon subsidiary, active release (2026 November).
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Rubric Scorecard
| Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Value for the price | 2/5 | perpetual-license + subscription Source → |
| Agent Friendliness | 2/5 | -- |
| Ease of adoption | 4/5 | -- |
| Portability & lock-in | 5/5 | 5 file formats |
| Interoperability | 4/5 | 3 integrations |
Pricing
Modelperpetual-license + subscription
Free tierno
Trialyes
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Evidence
File formats
| Format | Direction | Support |
|---|---|---|
| DWG | both | full |
| DXF | both | full |
| LAS | both | full |
| E57 | import | full |
| PTX | import | full |
Integrations
AutoCAD (inCAD) BricsCAD IntelliCAD
Sources
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