Tekla Structural Designer
Tekla Structural Designer: A Windows tool for structural modeling, automated analysis and material design checks. Ranked #13 of 14 in Building Information Modeling Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for structural teams focused on analysis and design.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- Pricing30-day trial
- Best forStructural teams focused on analysis and design
- Free planNo
- Model authoringStructural
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines physical structural modeling with automated analysis.
- Model-linked calculation reports update when the design changes.
- Exports IFC models and links projects to Trimble Connect.
Where it doesn't
- Focused on structural design rather than broad building BIM.
- Runs on Windows desktop.
- Sold by subscription, with no free plan.
Our verdict on Tekla Structural Designer
Tekla Structural Designer brings structural modeling, analysis and design into a model-based workflow for building engineers. It supports physical structural modeling, automated analysis, design across different construction materials and international design-code workflows. That makes it relevant to structural teams that want analysis and design tied to a shared model, rather than a general-purpose building BIM authoring tool.
A distinctive workflow feature is its model-linked calculation reporting: reports update when the model changes. Engineers can compare alternative design schemes, export IFC models and connect projects to Trimble Connect to share IFC models, drawings and reports. Listed integrations include Autodesk Revit, ADAPT, STAAD, Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis and IDEA StatiCa. The supported platform is Windows desktop, while Trimble Connect adds a cloud collaboration path for project files. Teams working across structural and broader building workflows should assess whether these connections fit their existing exchange process.
According to the vendor’s plan descriptions, the Tekla Structural Designer subscription is annual and includes Trimble Connect Business Premium. Tekla Structural Design Suite includes Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Tedds, as well as Trimble Connect Business Premium. A 30-day trial is listed. This is a paid product with no free plan. Choose it when structural analysis, material design checks, code-based workflows and linked reports are central to the work. Teams seeking broad building BIM authoring, or a free option, should consider another fit; its scope is specifically structural.
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Tekla Structural Designer pricing
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Tekla Structural Designer fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Model authoring | Structural |
| OpenBIM support | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes |
| Model version history | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows desktop |
| Supported file formats | IFC (.ifc); Tekla Structural Designer model (.tsmd); neutral XML (.cxl) |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop, Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Trimble Connect, Autodesk Revit, ADAPT, STAAD, Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis, IDEA StatiCa |
| Pricing | 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | tekla.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Tekla Structural Designer integrations
Tekla Structural Designer lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Trimble Connect
- Autodesk Revit
- ADAPT
- STAAD
- Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis
- IDEA StatiCa
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