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CESDB
CESDB lists civil engineering software for professionals and students looking for tools in the field.
About CESDB
CESDB is a civil engineering software database founded by engineers. It lists free, trial or shareware programs for civil engineers, researchers and academics, with 596 programs organized under 12 categories and available for Windows, Linux, Mac OS, spreadsheet, mobile and online use.
Listings provide descriptions, screenshots and manuals when available, and new software titles are added regularly. CESDB is a directory rather than a software publisher, and pricing details for individual programs are not stated on the homepage.
Key features
- Lists 596 civil engineering programs across 12 categories.
- Includes descriptions, screenshots and manuals when available.
- Browses software by Windows, Linux, Mac OS, spreadsheet, mobile and online.
- Covers categories such as CAD, construction, earthquake, environmental, geotechnical, hydraulic and structural engineering.
- Shows recently added and updated software listings.
- Displays download counts and highlights most downloaded programs.
Best for: Civil engineers, researchers and academics who want to find and compare civil engineering software across multiple categories and operating systems.
Good for
- Organizes software by 12 civil engineering categories and multiple operating systems.
- Provides descriptions, screenshots and manuals when available.
- Highlights recently added, updated and most downloaded programs.
Watch out for
- Pricing is not stated on the homepage and varies by free, trial or shareware title.
- Manual availability depends on each listing.
CESDB at a glance
- Website
- cesdb.com
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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CESDB FAQ
What is CESDB?
It is a civil engineering software database founded by engineers for engineers, providing a library of free or shareware civil engineering software.
What can I find in each listing?
Listings generally include descriptions, screenshots and manuals when available.
How is the software organized?
It is organized under 12 categories and can be browsed by Windows, Linux, Mac OS, spreadsheet, mobile or online.
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