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Head-to-head · BIM Software

Autodesk Revit vs Tekla Structures

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Autodesk Revit #1 in BIM Software 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Autodesk Revit
Tekla Structures #3 in BIM Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Try Tekla Structures

Autodesk Revit leads on 0 checks, Tekla Structures on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAutodesk Revit · 9.4/10
  • Free trialonly Tekla Structures

Autodesk Revit scores higher on our rubric for bim software: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

On mobile access, Tekla Structures gives you Viewer where Autodesk Revit offers None.

Autodesk Revit is the better fit for established multidisciplinary building teams. Tekla Structures is the better fit for structural engineering and detailing teams.

  • Autodesk Revit fits best

    Established multidisciplinary building teams

  • Tekla Structures fits best

    Structural engineering and detailing teams

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Side by side

Feature Autodesk Revit 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Tekla Structures 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.1
Ranking #1 in BIM Software #3 in BIM Software
Best for Established multidisciplinary building teams Structural engineering and detailing teams
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Desktop, Cloud
Platforms Windows Windows, Web
Support Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs, Community, Tickets
Integrations 4 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autodesk Revit 5/5 · Tekla Structures 5/5
IFC support ✓ ✓
Cloud collaboration ✓ ✓
Clash detection ✓ ✓
Quantity takeoff ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Discipline coverage Multi-discipline Multi-discipline
Mobile access None Viewer
Our review
Pros
  • Covers architecture, structural, and MEP modeling in one environment
  • Supports worksharing, IFC exchange, interference checks, and material takeoffs
  • API add-ins extend automation, data extraction, and computational workflows
  • Multi-material 3D modeling with detailed production drawings
  • Clash checking, quantities, logistics and construction information workflows
  • Tekla Open API, IFC support and cloud collaboration options
Cons
  • Runs natively on Windows rather than macOS
  • Mobile access is not provided
  • Cloud Worksharing requires a separate service subscription
  • Subscription pricing requires contact with a local sales team
  • Mobile access is for viewing and collaboration, not native modeling
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simpler BIM workflows
Our verdict

Autodesk Revit is building information modeling software for architecture, engineering, construction, fabrication, and building operations workflows. Its parametric 3D modeling supports architecture, structural, and MEP disciplines, while…

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Tekla Structures is a structural BIM application for engineers, designers, detailers, fabricators, contractors and project managers. It covers multi-material 3D modeling, structural detailing, production drawings, reports, schedules,…

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  1. Autodesk RevitBIM Software 9.4Paid
  2. Tekla StructuresBIM Software 9.1Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Autodesk Revit — where it wins

    • Covers architecture, structural, and MEP modeling in one environment
    • Supports worksharing, IFC exchange, interference checks, and material takeoffs
    • API add-ins extend automation, data extraction, and computational workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs natively on Windows rather than macOS
    • Mobile access is not provided
    • Cloud Worksharing requires a separate service subscription

  • Tekla Structures — where it wins

    • Multi-material 3D modeling with detailed production drawings
    • Clash checking, quantities, logistics and construction information workflows
    • Tekla Open API, IFC support and cloud collaboration options

    Where it doesn't

    • Subscription pricing requires contact with a local sales team
    • Mobile access is for viewing and collaboration, not native modeling
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simpler BIM workflows

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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