Tekla Structures vs Autodesk Navisworks

Tekla Structures9.1Visit Autodesk Navisworks8.7Visit

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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Autodesk Navisworks #7 in BIM Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Autodesk

• Tekla Structures fits best

  Structural engineering and detailing teams

• Autodesk Navisworks fits best

  Construction teams aggregating and checking models

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Side by side

Feature	Tekla Structures 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Autodesk Navisworks 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#3 in BIM Software	#7 in BIM Software
Best for	Structural engineering and detailing teams	Construction teams aggregating and checking models
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Desktop, Cloud	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, Web	Windows
Support	Email, Phone, Docs, Community, Tickets	Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	5 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tekla Structures 5/5 · Autodesk Navisworks 5/5
IFC support	✓	✓
Cloud collaboration	✓	✓
Clash detection	✓	✓
Quantity takeoff	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Discipline coverage	Multi-discipline	Multi-discipline
Mobile access	Viewer	None
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	Combines multidisciplinary models for coordinated review and measurement Supports clash detection, interference reporting, and issue coordination Includes IFC support, quantity takeoff, 5D scheduling, and API workflows
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	Primarily targets Windows workstations No dedicated iPhone or iPad app Focused on coordination and review rather than BIM 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 →	Autodesk Navisworks is desktop project-review software for architecture, engineering, and construction teams working across multiple disciplines. It combines design and construction data into coordinated models for review, measurement,… 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

• Autodesk Navisworks — where it wins

  • Combines multidisciplinary models for coordinated review and measurement
  • Supports clash detection, interference reporting, and issue coordination
  • Includes IFC support, quantity takeoff, 5D scheduling, and API workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Primarily targets Windows workstations
  • No dedicated iPhone or iPad app
  • Focused on coordination and review rather than BIM 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 →
• Autodesk Navisworks8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A mature Windows tool for aggregating, reviewing, and coordinating multidisciplinary BIM models.

  Visit AutodeskFull verdict →