# GeoHECRAS Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is GeoHECRAS the right Engineering CAD solution for you? Explore 53 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/179208/GeoHECRAS/reviews --- GeoHECRAS 4.7 (53) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/179208/GeoHECRAS/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated November 12th, 2025 # Reviews of GeoHECRAS Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.9 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews SB Stephen B Project Engineer/ManagerCivil Engineering, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “GeoHecRas has allowed us to produce extremely good engineering work, and greatly improved our ability to communicate the results to the public through use of exceptional images and animations.“ January 3, 2023 SS Sarah S Hydro Design EngineerCivil Engineering, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Either way, tech service takes care of it quickly, usually within a few hours. When using GeoHECRAS, I generally find that the most annoying things are native to the HEC-RAS engine rather than the GeoHECRAS interface.“ August 8, 2022 Keyur P Junior Development EngineerCivil Engineering, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “There are different analysis methods built-in with the software and helps to generate more accurate simulation and design analysis.“ September 9, 2022 LK Logan K Project EngineerCivil Engineering, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The software is not capable of competing ice jam analyses.“ December 16, 2022 LK Logan K Project EngineerCivil Engineering, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “GeoHECRAS is extremely user friendly and allows you to graphically edit the model, which saves considerable time compared to HECRAS.“ December 16, 2022 SS Sarah S Hydro Design EngineerCivil Engineering, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Sometimes the problem was with the program, sometimes with my settings or data.“ August 8, 2022 Debebe Y Water Resources AnalystCivil Engineering, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The software result is accepted by our clients, city, and regulatory bodies (like TRCA, LSRCA, CLOCA, etc).“ January 27, 2023 Scott S Water Resources EngineerCivil Engineering, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “sometimes be buggy with large CAD files.“ June 28, 2022 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 53 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Debebe Y. Water Resources Analyst Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Geo HEC-RAS for floodplain Analysis" January 27, 2023 4.0 I use the software almost daily in my current work experience to manage floodplain analysis projects. The software result is accepted by our clients, city, and regulatory bodies (like TRCA, LSRCA, CLOCA, etc). The floodplain analysis results were used to generate a regulatory floodplain map, cut/fill balance volume calculations, and report writings. Pros I like Geo HEC-RAS because I can easily model hydraulic modeling. Lates to import/export HEC-RAS file, CAD drawings, Visualize the HEC-RAS modeling, analysis, and see results. moreover, they have very supportive technical staffs who have rendered their technical support when ever I contacted them. Cons No, I don't remember for the time being. I like most of the features. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Graduate Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "CivilGeo's GeoHECRAS Program Review" December 16, 2022 5.0 I know for me, (and probably most of the people on my team) would be much less productive if we were doing what we are doing without GeoHECRAS. The user friendliness of the program makes it easy to train new hires not only to know how the program works, but understand the concepts and methods of the work we do. CivilGeo has the best customer service of any company i have ever had to deal with even outside of work. Pros The thing I like most is the ease of building a HEC-RAS model from scratch. Shapefiles, terrain DEMs and LandXMLs, World Imagery, CAD files, and Federal data layers can all be brought in and shown in one software to give you every detail of the project area to consider while building the model. Being able to assign points and polylines from different data sources to create stream centerlines, cross sections cutlines, reach lengths, ineffective flow areas, n-values, bank stations, road crossings, etc. Modelling an existing culvert crossing is easy to pick locations off of plan view with survey CAD files right where it needs to be in the model, and a proposed land plan encroachment into the floodplain is easy to incorporate into cross sections through extracting geometry points from a LandXML. Mapping floodplains is also the programs best feature as it can map multiple storm events for multiple reaches using a defined terrain or the top widths from the cross sections. Both floodplain types help us make sure the model outputs are reflected correctly for LOMRs. For someone with a GIS background, not CAD, terrain functions are added tools including generating terrains from the HEC-RAS model, stamping proposed encroachments or cuts into an existing terrain, and also a tool that lets you see the elevation profile of any polyline for any type of terrain data on the fly. Floodplain encroachments for Floodway mapping is a breeze using the tolerance options & the dynamic output summary. Cons Editing shapefile polylines/gons is still much easier to do in GIS with access to more tool options. Running HEC-RAS within the software is not my favorite as multiple windows pop up and steal your mouse. The flow file table is transposed from normal HEC-RAS, which takes time to enter flow data for every reach when flows are updated. Review Source CH Cole H. Structural Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good software with great customer service" April 8, 2022 4.0 Overall experience has been really good with the software and the customer support is fantastic. Pros The ease of importing and exporting data from CAD to GEO HECRAS. Cons The lack of publishing and printing options available. Review Source ML Mark L. Principal Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GeoHECRAS is the BEST" May 24, 2019 5.0 I do quick studies, where FEMA mapping does not exist, to determine how much of a property is developable for potential developers. I size stream crossings for FEMA “No-Rise” situations. I analyze FEMA floodways where they would be impacted by crossings I size using the software. Mapping is updated by the click of a button for any changes. Pros I like the ease of use and fast productivity. I can set up a model from scratch and determine flood elevations in 4 hours. That requires selecting the orthophoto and importing a CAD file to use as a background, importing contours (or LIDAR), turning them into a DTM (which it does very fast), drawing the reach centerline, cutting cross sections, inserting a crossing (if needed), turning on FEMA flood data (FIRM info), determine base flows using USGS Stream Stats inside the software (faster than using a web browser), and I have base flood elevations and floodplain mapping in 4 hours! Technical Support is the best ever! They are always quick to reply to questions with a call. They call periodically to make sure all is well with the software. They provide updated software regularly that makes its use easier. Cons I have no complaints. If I ever have a need, they take care of it quickly. They are a pleasure to work with to solve any issues. Reason for choosing GeoHECRAS I have used the COE HEC-RAS for years. It is too slow and cumbersome. Review Source Keyur P. Junior Development Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy, Smart and more interactive" September 9, 2022 4.0 Overall, the software performs well to generate flood extents and other 1D 2D hydraulic simulation for the projects I have worked on. Pros GeoHECRAS is more user friendly and enable users to add in more base layers including CAD files, Terrain files etc. Moreover, there are online data library available to setup the model. The interactive interface is very much useful in every step from model generation to preparing the final results. There are different analysis methods built-in with the software and helps to generate more accurate simulation and design analysis. Cons Since, it is more interactive with AutoCAD and other data files. It takes more time to load and to run the simulation but still performance well. Review Source Scott S. Water Resources Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Makes floodplain mapping and channel design a breeze!" June 28, 2022 4.0 Pros Ease of use, compatible with external drawings Cons sometimes be buggy with large CAD files. Automatic floodlines are not 100% accurate Review Source Leonardo S. President Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Save Time and Effort" December 18, 2018 5.0 I have used the model now for over 4 years, and my experiences have been very positive. Pros GeoHECRAS provides the features of HEC-RAS, RAS, HEC-GeoRAS, ArcGIS including the Analysis Add-ons, and AutoCAD in one software package, where you can actually see your model as you develop it, add or remove sections, edit bridges and structures, and plot the floodlines. The model includes all the features of these programs that you require for a complete model in one package. Cons I cannot think of any significant drawback in GeoHECRAS. As we issue our wish list to the CivilGeo, they proceed to improve the software. Review Source PJ Phil J. Hydraulic Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GeoHECRAS Software Customer Review" January 20, 2019 4.0 The software has allowed our company to provide more detail data for our clients in a more timely and efficient manner. State and Federal regulatory agencies seems to like output generated from detail DEM and LIDAR data. Pros The software has capabilities to import maps, photographs, and other features available from online sources. These items save time by making them readily available as a component of the software. The capability to provide georeferenced data is helpful in providing solutions to real world problems easily located on the ground. Numerous features to select data from graphical input or from tabular entry of data are very helpful. The capability to merge DEM data sets with CAD or survey data is very helpful. Support team seems to be available and helpful when needed. Cons Program is updated frequently. Installation of the updates was cumbersome for me and required help from the support team. The support team did provide tips on how best to address this issue. Review Source DL Danny L. Water Resources Designer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User Friendly interface." June 8, 2022 5.0 Pros The most impactful features are easily creating a floodmap and extracting geometry data Cons I hope we can use a watershed feather for CANADA. Review Source JT Jordan T. Water Resource Project Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "What we always wanted Hec-RAS to be" May 15, 2019 5.0 The whole team at CivilGEO has been great to work with. They have always been very receptive to any additional tools that we've wanted to see in the software and have helped work through any problems we've ever had. Hands down the best technical help that we've had from any hydraulics modeling software that we've used. Pros Very easy user interface that combines aspects of GIS and CAD into one single platform. GeoHECRAS makes modifying the geometry data of your RAS models simple and seamless which substantially reduces the time it takes to build or modify and existing model. Most importantly though they added an undo button! Cons Occasional software bugs may affect productivity but their IT staff is always very responsive and typically fixes and bugs within days. Review Source KM Kip M. Principal Engineer Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An improvement to HEC-RAS" December 7, 2022 5.0 Pros Ease of use. We find that using geo-hecras helps with the setup and execution of modeling tasks. Cons I think there could be improvements to assist with analysis and reporting of results, particularly for 2D modeling. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Civil Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Resource" December 5, 2019 4.0 We are able to build models and edit much faster. Makes interacting with GIS/CADD files much easier as well. Pros Makes building models very simple and fast. Cons It tends to crash fairly easily/often, especially if there is a large surface. Review Source KK Ken K. Senior Project Engineer Government Administration Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Functionality" July 13, 2022 4.0 Bridge hydraulics and no-rise analysis are being performed quickly and the ability to bring in LiDAR and create DEM is helpful. Pros With the videos and on-line technical assistance it is fairly easy to use this product. The import of DEM is especially helpful. Cons The initial start up was a little challenging as well as getting used to the software. It would be helpful to have a "help" button or tab to assist with the utilization. Review Source RT Richard T. Engineering Specialist Government Relations Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GeoHecras Review" October 25, 2022 5.0 Useful in updating older models and in creating reasonable hydraulic models. Pros Relatively easy to use. Easily interfaces with HECRAS. Registering older unregistered HECRAS models to a coordinate system and aligning the stream to the physical world is easy to do. Cons Needs current scour calculator. The current calculator is based on an older version of the scour method currently used by FHWA. Review Source GD GLEN D. Owner Manager Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GeoHECRAS good value for money" August 4, 2021 5.0 Customer service is first class. They have been very helpful and tolerate my repeated questions. Pros The package simplifies doing HEC RAS modeling by bringing capabilities from several software packages into one convenient platform. Cons For me the initial learning curve was steep. Eventually I did get the hank of it. Review Source DR Dominik R. Wasserbauingenieur Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "GeoHECRAS ist genial! Auch in riesigen Netzen läuft die 3D-Ansicht flüssig!" October 30, 2020 5.0 Pros Auch in riesigen Netzen läuft die 3D-Ansicht flüssig! Der Rechenkern von HecRAS wird 1zu1 übernommen HecRAS Projekte leicht importieren und exportieren. CAD und GIS und LIDAR Daten!!! Cons Alles Englisch, support, Tutorials, Anleitungen, Videos Reason for choosing GeoHECRAS Weil unsere Firma schon immer HecRAS verwendet hat, gab es keinen Unterbruch. Review Source JK John K. President Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GeoHECRAS - Excellent Value for the Money" January 14, 2022 5.0 Very good 24/7 technical support. Pros Very easy to use. Great time saving as compared to HEC RAS. Cons None Review Source GA Gianni A. Civil Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Helpful and fast customer service" November 8, 2022 5.0 Pros Ease of use and the ability to import/export data to/from Civil 3D is easy and seamless. GeoHECRAS has one of the best support staff's that I have seen. Cons I have experienced some crashes on startup, but this may be caused by hardware. Review Source SS Sarah S. Hydro Design Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent HEC-RAS interface, with LIDAR processing ability and great tech service." August 8, 2022 5.0 GeoHEC-RAS has all the reliability and advantages of the HEC-RAS program, with several crucial extra features. These extras features have saved time and money for our company and clients on countless projects. The savings and convenience caused us to switch and the friendly, responsive tech service has kept us as loyal GeoHECRAS customers. Pros GeoHECRAS combines an easy-to-use HEC-RAS interface with the ability to use field survey data and use and process LIDAR. I have found the tech service to be fast, friendly, and responsive. If you have any issues or want to see a new feature, just let them know. I have been using GeoHECRAS regularly for over seven years. I have seen several of my requested features and fixes incorporated into the program. Switching from HEC-RAS to GeoHECRAS is easy and intuitive, since it the workflows are similar and the hydraulic engine is the same. GeoHECRAS models can be easily exported to HEC-RAS format when necessary (or when the client requires it). Cons I have used GeoHECRAS regularly for over 7 years and have run into a few problems here and there. Sometimes the problem was with the program, sometimes with my settings or data. Either way, tech service takes care of it quickly, usually within a few hours. When using GeoHECRAS, I generally find that the most annoying things are native to the HEC-RAS engine rather than the GeoHECRAS interface. Review Source AK Andrew K. Project Manager - Associate Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GeoHECRAS Version 3 Review" August 16, 2021 5.0 GeoHECRAS is absolutely fantastic. We use it for all of our floodplain modelling projects and ensure our staff is fully trained in using it. The greatest advantage of using GeoHECRAS is their technical support team. They offer, without any doubt, THE BEST technical support for any software our company uses. The GeoHECRAS team is responsive and exceptionally helpful. Their technicians know their software well, often know the requirements of our reviewing agencies, and are constantly on call to answer your questions or help you with challenges. Training to use GeoHECRAS is very easy because their technical support team will help you at every step (something not very common for most software companies). Where most technical support teams will require you to post questions to an online forum, GeoHECRAS's technical help team will provide direct phone support and even remote access assistance to help you with your modelling. We have never waited for response from their team, they are there to help you immediately, when you need it. This help has been absolutely invaluable to our firm. Pros GeoHECRAS's ability to setup HEC-RAS model have been by far the most impactful for our company. Models that would have taken weeks to create can be constructed in days. The productivity gain over standard HEC-RAS is immense. The range of tools for creating models quickly is incredible - from using CAD/shapfiles to setup river networks to drawing in cross-sections and extracting their geometry from terrain files. GeoHECRAS keeps you organized and maintains all spatial extents/distances for you automatically. We extensively work with CAD and GIS files, so GeoHECRAS integrated extremely well with our company's workflow. CAD files can be directly imported into GecHECRAS and used to create streams, cross-sections, and elevation terrains. All GeoHECRAS models and results can be exported back to CAD and shapefiles easily to be included in report figures. Cons GeoHECRAS interface can at times be a little slow when working with very large and complex files. We do a lot of work remotely through network servers. GeoHECRAS often requires models to be saved locally for the software to function optimally. Reason for choosing GeoHECRAS The main reason we remain GeoHECRAS customers, aside from the great software they offer, is due to their exceptional technical support. In my opinion, they provide the best technical support in the industry. Review Source AM Aditya M. Civil Designer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Good but could have been better " September 15, 2022 4.0 Pros One of the best features is that GIS is already integrated in the software. This saves time from bringing in GIS data from scratch. It has a digital terrain cross section feature that allows you to review model without any hassle. Floodway and floodplain mapping is relatively easy compared to similar software. Cons This software need you to have basic understanding of HECRAS modelling. You have to have prior knowledge in order to learn. You can not just pick up and learn it. Company has less training resources available for users Review Source AS Allie S. Staff Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GeoHECRAS Review" April 3, 2022 5.0 Overall, my experience with GeoHEC-RAS has been exceptional. I'm quick to recommend it and can use it with confidence, knowing full well that if I have any issues, customer and tech support will be there assist. Pros What I value most about Geo HEC-RAS is the ease in which a person can use it and the exceptional customer support that is available if any issues or questions or arise. Cons I think that the plan set up could be organized better. Sometimes it's difficult to know what geometry and plan you are in. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Manager, Bridge Design Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Bridge Hydraulic Analysis Software" July 10, 2023 5.0 Pros Ease of use with survey data. Ability to reference in existing LIDAR data (when available). Standard Structures sizes available for many smaller bridge types. Cons Guidance on how to model hydraulic storage areas upstream of the point of interest. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Associate - Transportation Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Geo HEC-RAS user" January 26, 2023 5.0 My overall experience has been positive. Early versions of the program had minor bugs. The GEOHEC-RAS team was quick to respond and address the bugs. Subsequent versions have addressed all of the early bugs. Pros The software allows the integration of CAD information, GIS information, and previous HEC-RAS models. This simplifies model updates and calibration. Cons The program required more CPU capacity than my previous computer had. Once my computer was updated the program functioned much better. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Structural Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GeoHECRAS simplifies hydraulics for bridge projects" September 23, 2022 5.0 Very nice experience. I have contacted the technical support many times for multiple projects and they were super knowledgeable and helpful. Pros It has more functionalities over HECRAS (the freeware for hydraulics) and cutting cross sections is a breeze Cons I don't find anything to dislike in GeoHECRAS Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.