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Head-to-head · BIM Software

Tekla Structures vs BricsCAD BIM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
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
BricsCAD BIM #11 in BIM Software 8.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit BricsCAD

Tekla Structures leads on 1 check, BricsCAD BIM on 0, and 5 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 scoreTekla Structures · 9.1/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresTekla Structures · 5 of 5

Tekla Structures scores higher on our rubric for bim software: 9.1 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #11.

Tekla Structures offers cloud collaboration; BricsCAD BIM doesn't. On mobile access, Tekla Structures gives you Viewer where BricsCAD BIM offers None.

Tekla Structures is the better fit for structural engineering and detailing teams. BricsCAD BIM is the better fit for cross-platform BIM with DWG and IFC interoperability.

  • Tekla Structures fits best

    Structural engineering and detailing teams

  • BricsCAD BIM fits best

    Cross-platform BIM with DWG and IFC interoperability

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Side by side

Feature Tekla Structures 9.1/10 Visit ↗ BricsCAD BIM 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.3
Ranking #3 in BIM Software #11 in BIM Software
Best for Structural engineering and detailing teams Cross-platform BIM with DWG and IFC interoperability
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — €1,060/seat/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Desktop, Cloud Desktop
Platforms Windows, Web Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Phone, Docs, Community, Tickets Tickets, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tekla Structures 5/5 · BricsCAD BIM 4/5
IFC support ✓ ✓
Cloud collaboration ✓ (best) —
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
  • Supports IFC import, export, classification, and properties
  • Combines 2D-to-3D modeling with Scan-to-BIM workflows
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
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 cloud collaboration or mobile access
  • Annual pricing starts at €1,060 per seat
  • RVT/RFA support is listed for import rather than export
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,…

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BricsCAD BIM is a desktop BIM authoring tool for architects, engineers, and construction professionals working across design and building documentation. It combines 2D drafting, 3D modeling, BIM data management, parametric modeling, and…

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  1. Tekla StructuresBIM Software 9.1Pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. BricsCAD BIMBIM Software 8.330-day trial

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

  • BricsCAD BIM — where it wins

    • Supports IFC import, export, classification, and properties
    • Combines 2D-to-3D modeling with Scan-to-BIM workflows
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux

    Where it doesn't

    • No cloud collaboration or mobile access
    • Annual pricing starts at €1,060 per seat
    • RVT/RFA support is listed for import rather than export
  • 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 →
  • BricsCAD BIM8.3/10 · 30-day trial

    A cross-platform BIM authoring tool with broad DWG, IFC, and Revit file interoperability.

    Visit BricsCADFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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