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Head-to-head · BIM Software

Tekla Structures vs RIB iTWO

  • 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
RIB iTWO #8 in BIM Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit RIB iTWO

Tekla Structures leads on 0 checks, RIB iTWO 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 scoreTekla Structures · 9.1/10
  • Free trialonly Tekla Structures
  • Most featuresTekla Structures · 5 of 5

Tekla Structures scores higher on our rubric for bim software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Tekla Structures is the better fit for structural engineering and detailing teams. RIB iTWO is the better fit for construction cost and 5D delivery teams.

  • Tekla Structures fits best

    Structural engineering and detailing teams

  • RIB iTWO fits best

    Construction cost and 5D delivery teams

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Side by side

Feature Tekla Structures 9.1/10 Visit ↗ RIB iTWO 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #3 in BIM Software #8 in BIM Software
Best for Structural engineering and detailing teams Construction cost and 5D delivery teams
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Desktop, Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms Windows, Web Windows
Support Email, Phone, Docs, Community, Tickets Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tekla Structures 5/5 · RIB iTWO 4/5
IFC support ✓ ✓
Cloud collaboration ✓ ✓
Clash detection ✓ ✓
Quantity takeoff ✓ ✓
API access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Discipline coverage Multi-discipline Multi-discipline
Mobile access Viewer Not checked yet
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
  • Connects BIM models with quantities, estimating, tendering and billing
  • Supports IFC, CPIXML and many design-software integrations
  • Covers scheduling, cost control, clashes and cloud collaboration
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
  • Pricing requires an individual offer, limiting upfront comparison
  • Windows-only coverage narrows platform flexibility
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler projects
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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RIB iTWO is construction project management software for architecture and engineering offices, contractors, public administrations, infrastructure companies and industrial construction departments. Its focus is 5D delivery: connecting 3D…

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  1. Tekla StructuresBIM Software 9.1Pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. RIB iTWOBIM Software 8.6Pricing on request

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

  • RIB iTWO — where it wins

    • Connects BIM models with quantities, estimating, tendering and billing
    • Supports IFC, CPIXML and many design-software integrations
    • Covers scheduling, cost control, clashes and cloud collaboration

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires an individual offer, limiting upfront comparison
    • Windows-only coverage narrows platform flexibility
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler projects
  • 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 →
  • RIB iTWO8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad 5D BIM suite for teams connecting models, quantities, costs and delivery.

    Visit RIB iTWOFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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