Head-to-head · Urban Planning and Design Software
CUBE vs TestFit
CUBE leads on 1 check, TestFit on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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 featuresCUBE · 1 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 #5.
CUBE offers scenario planning; TestFit doesn't publish it.
CUBE is the better fit for teams focused on travel-demand and transport planning. TestFit is the better fit for developers testing site plans against zoning constraints.
- CUBE fits best
Teams focused on travel-demand and transport planning
- TestFit fits best
Developers testing site plans against zoning constraints
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Side by side
| Feature | CUBE 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | TestFit 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 | #5 in Urban Planning and Design Software |
| Best for | Teams focused on travel-demand and transport planning | Developers testing site plans against zoning constraints |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Features CUBE 1/5 · TestFit 0/5 | ||
| Scenario planning | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Zoning and land use | Not published | Not published |
| Spatial analysis | Not published | Not published |
| 3D visualization | Not published | Not published |
| Public engagement tools | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Not published | Not published |
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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 → |
TestFit is a real estate feasibility and site-planning platform for developers, architects, contractors, brokers and planners. It generates editable layouts from project requirements, zoning and code parameters, then lets teams iterate on… 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
TestFit — where it wins
- Zoning-driven generative plans with editable 2D and 3D massing
- Topography, cut-and-fill, parking and turning-radius analysis
- Financial modeling, quantity takeoffs and major design-software integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; entry pricing starts at $195 per month
- Site Solver and Portfolio are listed as starting-at annual prices
- Support and training operate during U.S. business hours, not 24/7
- CUBE8.2/10 · Pricing on request
A focused choice for teams modeling travel demand and transportation networks.
Visit CUBEFull verdict → - TestFit6.9/10 · From $195/mo
Site planning that tests zoning, layouts, topography, parking and deal economics.
Visit TestFitFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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