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OpenPlant Modeler vs AVEVA E3D Design

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OpenPlant Modeler

Bentley Systems · 3D Plant Design

02040608010071EPC INDEX

A standards-minded plant modeller that fits naturally into Bentley-centred organisations and mixed-vendor brownfield work. It trails the two leaders in large-project adoption.

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AVEVA E3D Design

AVEVA · 3D Plant Design

02040608010082EPC INDEX

The reference choice for large multidiscipline plant and offshore projects, especially where the owner already runs AVEVA. Its strength is scale and maturity rather than ease of entry.

  1. 7Capability25%9
  2. 8Interoperability20%7
  3. 7Scale15%10
  4. 7Usability15%6
  5. 7Deployment10%8
  6. 6Ecosystem15%9
AttributeOpenPlant ModelerAVEVA E3D Design
VendorBentley SystemsAVEVA
Category3D Plant Design3D Plant Design
StatusActiveActive
DeploymentDesktopDesktop · Cloud
LicensingSubscriptionSubscription
StandardsISO 15926, ISO 10303/STEPn/a
Strengths
  • ISO 15926-based data model
  • References PDS, SP3D and PDMS models
  • Natural fit with ProjectWise and iTwin
  • Proven on very large, multi-site projects
  • Tight integration with AVEVA schematics, E&I and engineering data
  • Large global talent and partner pool
Considerations
  • Smaller plant-design community than AVEVA or Octave
  • Best value inside a Bentley stack
  • Fewer owner-operator mandates
  • Steep learning curve and catalogue administration effort
  • Most value is realised inside the AVEVA ecosystem
  • Subscription credits need active management

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