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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$790 Quarterly
No pricing available
AutoCAD MEP
Star Rating
(202)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$790 Quarterly
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Star Rating
(63)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Tekla StructuresSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AutoCAD MEP excels in its drawing capabilities, with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for detailed drafting tasks, while Tekla Structures, with a score of 8.5, is noted for its strong documentation features, which some users find essential for project management.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD MEP's dynamic updating feature, scoring 7.9, can sometimes lag behind Tekla Structures' 8.4 rating, which is praised for its real-time collaboration capabilities, allowing teams to work more efficiently on shared projects.
- G2 users highlight that Tekla Structures shines in clash detection, scoring 8.5, which is crucial for avoiding costly errors during construction, whereas AutoCAD MEP's score of 7.7 indicates room for improvement in this area.
- Users on G2 appreciate AutoCAD MEP's ease of use, both scoring 8.3, but reviewers mention that Tekla Structures offers a slightly better user experience in terms of setup and administration, with scores of 7.4 and 7.6 respectively.
- Reviewers say that AutoCAD MEP's rendering capabilities, with a score of 8.0, are adequate for most users, but Tekla Structures' 8.3 rating indicates a more robust feature set for visualizing complex designs.
- Users report that while both products have strong fabrication tools, Tekla Structures edges out with a score of 8.7 compared to AutoCAD MEP's 8.6, making it a better option for users focused on detailed construction processes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Tekla Structures
No pricing availableFree Trial
AutoCAD MEP
Free Trial is available
Tekla Structures
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
166
8.7
47
Ease of Use
8.3
167
8.3
48
Ease of Setup
7.5
35
7.4
14
Ease of Admin
7.6
33
7.6
13
Quality of Support
8.3
160
8.2
46
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
32
8.8
15
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
163
8.8
48
Features by Category
Design
8.4
94
8.9
39
8.0
91
8.3
34
8.9
95
8.5
41
8.6
94
8.4
35
8.4
92
8.1
30
7.9
26
8.4
30
Collaboration
7.9
91
8.4
35
8.7
93
8.3
37
8.6
93
8.8
36
8.7
93
8.4
37
Construction
8.6
92
8.7
38
8.3
87
8.3
38
7.7
84
8.5
40
7.9
24
8.0
27
7.6
23
7.2
23
Generative AI
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
8.5
92
Not enough data
8.2
92
Not enough data
8.2
92
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
7.7
87
Not enough data
Work
8.5
94
Not enough data
9.0
95
Not enough data
7.9
88
Not enough data
7.8
87
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD MEP and Tekla Structures are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD MEP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Tekla Structures
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Construction
21.5%
Design
17.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Architecture & Planning
11.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.7%
Other
27.4%
Civil Engineering
40.7%
Construction
35.6%
Design
5.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
3.4%
Information Technology and Services
3.4%
Other
11.9%
Discussions
How I can manage layout
1 Comment
NK
Yes you can manage layout by views/view port/scale settings.Read more
What is the difference between AutoCAD and Autocad MEP?
1 Comment
JP
AutoCAD MEP add special custom toolbars and shortcuts that are useful for mechanical, electrical and plumbing designers/drafters. It's basically AutoCAD...Read more
What is best way to buy Tekla cheap price?
1 Comment
DS
buy with someone else who is also need to buy the software and than use it share basis using tekla license borrow tools.Read more
Is Tekla structure free?
1 Comment
AK
no Tekla structure is not free but they provide 1-year free educational license.Read more
How much does Tekla structural designer cost?
1 Comment
DD
1 employee is paid 8000 $ annually on 4 years of experience.Read more
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