Head-to-head · Urban Planning and Design Software
CUBE vs PTV Vissim
CUBE leads on 0 checks, PTV Vissim on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCUBE · 8.2/10
- Most featuresPTV Vissim · 3 of 5
CUBE scores higher on our rubric for urban planning and design software: 8.2 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
PTV Vissim offers spatial analysis; CUBE doesn't publish it. PTV Vissim offers 3d visualization; CUBE doesn't publish it.
CUBE is the better fit for teams focused on travel-demand and transport planning. PTV Vissim is the better fit for teams simulating multimodal traffic operations.
- CUBE fits best
Teams focused on travel-demand and transport planning
- PTV Vissim fits best
Teams simulating multimodal traffic operations
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Side by side
| Feature | CUBE 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | PTV Vissim 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Urban Planning and Design Software | #6 in Urban Planning and Design Software |
| Best for | Teams focused on travel-demand and transport planning | Teams simulating multimodal traffic operations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Features CUBE 1/5 · PTV Vissim 3/5 | ||
| Scenario planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zoning and land use | Not published | Not published |
| Spatial analysis | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| 3D visualization | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Public engagement tools | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Not published | Desktop |
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| Our verdict | CUBE is Bentley Systems software for transportation planning and travel demand modeling. It is aimed at planners and transportation professionals who need to forecast travel, analyze networks, and compare transportation scenarios. The… Read the review → |
PTV Vissim is microscopic, multimodal traffic simulation software for transportation planners, traffic engineers, consultants and public agencies. It models vehicle, transit, bicycle and pedestrian movement on detailed road networks,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
CUBE — where it wins
- Dedicated travel-demand modeling for transportation analysis
- Supports transportation planning and network planning workflows
- Scenario planning capability for comparing transport options
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting Bentley Systems sales
- Focused on transportation analysis rather than general urban design
- Public deployment and integration details are limited
PTV Vissim — where it wins
- Microscopic modeling covers vehicles, transit, bicycles and pedestrians
- Tests signal control, traffic operations and alternative scenarios
- 3D views pair with network performance analysis and reporting
Where it doesn't
- Windows desktop deployment limits platform flexibility
- Contact-sales pricing requires a quote before budgeting
- Focused on traffic simulation rather than broad urban planning
- CUBE8.2/10 · Pricing on request
A focused choice for teams modeling travel demand and transportation networks.
Visit CUBEFull verdict → - PTV Vissim6.9/10 · Pricing on request
Detailed multimodal traffic simulation with scenario testing, 3D views and performance reporting.
Visit PTV VissimFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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