# Navisworks vs Tekla Structures Comparison | | Navisworks | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 204 | 64 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Navisworks Pros: - Collaboration (7 reviews) - Ease of Use (3 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (3 reviews) - Difficult Learning (2 reviews) ### Tekla Structures **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Navisworks | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (143 reviews) | 8.7 (47 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (143 reviews) | 8.3 (48 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 7.4 (14 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (28 reviews) | 7.6 (13 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (128 reviews) | 8.2 (46 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (28 reviews) | 8.8 (15 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (127 reviews) | 8.8 (48 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Navisworks #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Tekla Structures #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Navisworks** | 7.5/10 | 120 | | **Tekla Structures** | 8.3/10 | 51 | #### Design | Feature | Navisworks | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **Visualizing** | 8.9 (98 reviews) | 8.9 (39 reviews) | | **Rendering** | 8.2 (90 reviews) | 8.3 (34 reviews) | | **Drawing** | 6.6 (79 reviews) | 8.5 (41 reviews) | | **Editing** | 6.7 (77 reviews) | 8.4 (35 reviews) | | **Sequence Steps** | 8.0 (82 reviews) | 8.1 (30 reviews) | | **Dynamic Updating** | 8.1 (67 reviews) | 8.4 (30 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | Navisworks | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **Multi User** | 8.2 (83 reviews) | 8.4 (35 reviews) | | **File Import/Export** | 8.8 (96 reviews) | 8.3 (37 reviews) | | **Annotating ** | 7.5 (83 reviews) | 8.8 (36 reviews) | | **Document Storage** | 7.8 (83 reviews) | 8.4 (37 reviews) | #### Construction | Feature | Navisworks | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | 7.4 (67 reviews) | 8.7 (38 reviews) | | **Reinforcement Tools** | 7.6 (65 reviews) | 8.3 (38 reviews) | | **Clash Detection ** | 9.3 (98 reviews) | 8.5 (40 reviews) | | **Grading** | 7.2 (47 reviews) | 8.0 (27 reviews) | | **Earthwork** | 7.1 (47 reviews) | 7.2 (23 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Navisworks | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 4.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | 4.6 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | 4.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | Navisworks | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | Navisworks | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | Navisworks | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **Clash Detection** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **MEP Coordination** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Navisworks | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 24.6% | 50.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 48.6% | 40.7% | | **Enterprise** | 26.8% | 8.5% | ### By Industry #### Navisworks - **Construction:** 36.6% - **Architecture & Planning:** 11.5% - **Civil Engineering:** 9.8% - **Design:** 9.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 8.7% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 7.7% - **Oil & Energy:** 6.0% - **Automotive:** 1.1% - **Real Estate:** 1.1% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 1.1% - **Other:** 7.1% #### Tekla Structures - **Civil Engineering:** 40.7% - **Construction:** 35.6% - **Design:** 5.1% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.4% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.4% - **Higher Education:** 3.4% - **Oil & Energy:** 1.7% - **Mining & Metals:** 1.7% - **E-Learning:** 1.7% - **Building Materials:** 1.7% - **Other:** 1.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Navisworks - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (291 reviews) - [Revizto](https://www.g2.com/products/revizto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (209 reviews) - [SolidWorks Electrical 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-electrical-3d/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (33 reviews) - [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 reviews) - [Trimble Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-trimble-connect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (23 reviews) - [STAAD.Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/staad-pro/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (75 reviews) - [ALLPLAN](https://www.g2.com/products/allplan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (25 reviews) - [DataCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (64 reviews) - [Edificius](https://www.g2.com/products/edificius/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (63 reviews) ### Alternatives to Tekla Structures - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1933 reviews) - [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (947 reviews) - [STAAD.Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/staad-pro/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (75 reviews) - [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (291 reviews) - [ALLPLAN](https://www.g2.com/products/allplan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (25 reviews) - [SDS/2](https://www.g2.com/products/sds-2/reviews) — 3.3/5 stars (8 reviews) - [Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (304 reviews) - [AutoCAD MEP](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-mep/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (203 reviews) - [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 reviews) - [Newforma Konekt](https://www.g2.com/products/newforma-konekt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (32 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Navisworks - Title: [What is Navisworks used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-navisworks-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "4D, 5D BIM. Project progress review, quantification " - Title: [How much does navisworks cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-navisworks-cost) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Navisworks Freedom is a free software." - Title: [What is the difference between Revit and Navisworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-revit-and-navisworks) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Revit is a modeling software, you can use it in modeling and modifying, but Navisworks is a coordination software, you can't use it for modeling or modifying..." - Title: [What is Navisworks Manage?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-navisworks-manage) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "A software used in coordination between disciplines in construction industry" - Title: [How i calculate the distance between two objects easily , not a shortest distance.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-i-calculate-the-distance-between-two-objects-easily-not-a-shortest-distance) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Follow below steps to measure distance between objects. 1. Review - Measure 2. click point to point 3. Go to Star point on Pipeline or cable trays and..." ### Tekla Structures - Title: [What is Tekla Structures used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-tekla-structures-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Structural Detailing & Fabrication, Concrete & Rebar Modeling" - Title: [How much does Tekla structural designer cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-tekla-structural-designer-cost) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "1 employee is paid 8000 $ annually on 4 years of experience." - Title: [Is Tekla structure free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-tekla-structure-free) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "no Tekla structure is not free but they provide 1-year free educational license." - Title: [What is best way to buy Tekla cheap price?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32610-what-is-best-way-to-buy-tekla-cheap-price) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "buy with someone else who is also need to buy the software and than use it share basis using tekla license borrow tools." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/navisworks-vs-tekla-structures)