Tekla Structures vs Allplan

Tekla Structures9.1Visit Allplan9.0Visit

Higher score Tekla Structures #3 in BIM Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Try Tekla Structures

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Allplan #4 in BIM Software 9.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Allplan

• Tekla Structures fits best

  Structural engineering and detailing teams

• Allplan fits best

  Multidiscipline firms needing broad BIM workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Tekla Structures 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Allplan 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	9.0
Ranking	#3 in BIM Software	#4 in BIM Software
Best for	Structural engineering and detailing teams	Multidiscipline firms needing broad BIM workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$140/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	14 days
Free trial length	30 days	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Desktop, Cloud	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, Web	Web, Windows, iOS
Support	Email, Phone, Docs, Community, Tickets	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tekla Structures 5/5 · Allplan 5/5
IFC support	✓	✓
Cloud collaboration	✓	✓
Clash detection	✓	✓
Quantity takeoff	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Discipline coverage	Multi-discipline	Multi-discipline
Mobile access	Viewer	Viewer
Our review
Pros	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	Covers architectural, structural, civil, and infrastructure workflows Includes IFC, clash detection, takeoff, costing, and cloud collaboration Supports Python API, visual scripting, and interdisciplinary coordination
Cons	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	No free plan is available Plans are billed annually iOS access is focused on viewing rather than full desktop authoring
Our verdict	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,… Read the review →	Allplan is BIM software for architecture, structural and civil engineering, infrastructure, fabrication, and construction workflows. It supports work from early concepts through 3D modeling, documentation, quantity takeoff, detailing, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Allplan — where it wins

  • Covers architectural, structural, civil, and infrastructure workflows
  • Includes IFC, clash detection, takeoff, costing, and cloud collaboration
  • Supports Python API, visual scripting, and interdisciplinary coordination

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Plans are billed annually
  • iOS access is focused on viewing rather than full desktop authoring

• Tekla Structures9.1/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A deep structural BIM platform for modeling, detailing, fabrication and project collaboration.

  Try Tekla StructuresFull verdict →
• Allplan9.0/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad BIM suite for architecture, engineering, infrastructure, and construction workflows.

  Visit AllplanFull verdict →