How does GeoHECRAS compare to Competitors?

Last updated on July 14, 2026

How does GeoHECRAS stack up against the competition’s software? Now and then, clients considering the purchase of GeoHECRAS ask us this important question.

GeoHECRAS provides an interactive 2D/3D graphical user interface data wrapper to the industry-standard US Army Corps of Engineers HEC-RAS software. It tightly integrates with AutoCAD, MicroStation and ArcGIS, providing much more functionality, power, and time savings. Onboard training, technical support and engineering project assistance are also included free with the software.

As an informed engineer, you want to make the best choice for your needs. Check out what our clients have said about our software. We are confident that after you review how GeoHECRAS rates against the competition, you will choose GeoHECRAS.

Here are some items to consider when comparing GeoHECRAS to the competition’s software.

Functionality

GeoHECRAS

The Competition

Unlimited Undo / Redo

Yes

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MDI Multiple Model Editing

Yes

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Integrated 2D / 3D Viewing & Editing

Yes

?

Map Coordinate Reprojection

Yes

?

What-If Scenario Manager Analysis

Yes

?

Digital Terrain Cross Section Cutting

Yes

?

Construct XS from Multiple Data Sources

Yes

?

Built-In Elevation Data Sources

Yes

?

Integrated Terrain Modeling

Yes

?

Automated GIS Mapping Functions

Yes

?

Automated Floodplain & Floodway Mapping

Yes

?

Flood Hazard Maps

Yes

?

Animated Flood Maps

Yes

?

FEMA Flood Map Support

Yes

?

Automated FEMA Floodplain Modeling

Yes

?

Automated Bridge Design

Yes

?

River Channel & XS Interpolation

Yes

?

Adaptive 2D Meshing & Patching

Yes

?

Integrated Model Calibration

Yes

?

FEMA Accepted Numerical Model

Yes

?

Automated Watershed Delineation

Yes

?

CAD & GIS Integration

Yes

?

Export to Google Earth

Yes

?

Built-in Cloud-Based Mapping Services

Yes

?

Google Maps Integration

Yes

?

Stunning Visualizations

Yes

?

No Other Software Required

Yes

?

Free Onboard Training

Yes

?

Free Technical Support

Yes

?

Free Engineering Project Assistance

Yes

?


In summary, GeoHECRAS utilizes the industry-standard US Army Corps of Engineers HEC-RAS software in an interactive 2D/3D graphical user interface data wrapper that tightly integrates with AutoCAD, MicroStation and ArcGIS.

Our mission is to continuously develop the product, adding additional functionality, features and capabilities. GeoHECRAS includes customized onboard training, toll-free technical support and engineering project assistance at no additional cost. In addition, special incentives are available to new customers to easily transition to GeoHECRAS.

GeoHECRAS Comparison

The best way for you to do an effective comparison between GeoHECRAS and the competition is to experience GeoHECRAS for yourself. We can show you the fantastic functionality that GeoHECRAS provides, but ultimately you need to make that decision—both from a cost perspective, get-up-to-speed perspective, and a technical/engineering support perspective.