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At a Glance
Revit
Revit
Star Rating
(943)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$290 per month
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Tekla Structures
Tekla Structures
Star Rating
(64)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Revit excels in its 3D modeling capabilities, allowing users to create interconnected designs that automatically update across various views. This feature is particularly praised for helping users visualize projects and identify design conflicts early on.
  • Users say that Tekla Structures is a strong contender for user-friendliness, with many appreciating its intuitive interface and the ability to detail complex cross-sections accurately. Reviewers highlight features like the automatic updates after model modifications and user-defined macros, which enhance productivity.
  • According to verified reviews, Revit's overall satisfaction ratings are significantly higher, indicating that users feel more positively about their experience with the software. The ability to generate live updated views from a 3D model is a standout feature that many find invaluable.
  • Reviewers mention that while Tekla Structures has a solid reputation for its detailing and fabrication tools, it may not match Revit's comprehensive capabilities in project visualization and parametric design, which are crucial for larger projects.
  • Users highlight that Revit's implementation process is generally smoother, with many noting the intuitive onboarding wizard that helps new users get up to speed quickly. In contrast, some Tekla users have reported minor challenges during setup.
  • G2 reviewers indicate that while Tekla Structures offers strong support and quality, Revit's higher ratings in areas like dynamic updating and multi-user collaboration suggest it may be better suited for teams working on complex projects that require constant adjustments and teamwork.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Revit
Revit Subscription (Monthly)
$290
per month
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Tekla Structures
No pricing available
Free Trial
Revit
Free Trial is available
Tekla Structures
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
745
8.7
47
Ease of Use
7.5
761
8.3
48
Ease of Setup
7.9
210
7.4
14
Ease of Admin
7.4
127
7.6
13
Quality of Support
7.8
695
8.2
46
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
121
8.8
15
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
719
8.8
48
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
8.2
445
8.3
51
Design
8.9
405
8.9
39
7.7
383
8.3
34
8.9
405
8.5
41
8.6
368
8.4
35
8.1
338
8.1
30
8.9
194
8.4
30
Collaboration
8.9
379
8.4
35
8.4
394
8.3
37
8.5
394
8.8
36
8.3
368
8.4
37
Construction
8.1
300
8.7
38
7.9
275
8.3
38
7.9
334
8.5
40
8.0
164
8.0
27
7.6
156
7.2
23
Generative AI
6.2
60
Not enough data
6.0
60
Not enough data
6.0
61
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
8.6
7
Not enough data
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
7.9
113
Not enough data
Library
8.2
105
Not enough data
8.1
104
Not enough data
Rendering
7.9
100
Not enough data
8.0
101
Not enough data
8.0
100
Not enough data
7.7
97
Not enough data
7.7
93
Not enough data
7.1
89
Not enough data
Integrations
9.2
102
Not enough data
8.6
100
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.4
22
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Revit
Revit
Tekla Structures
Tekla Structures
Revit and Tekla Structures are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Unique Categories
Revit
Revit is categorized as Architectural Rendering
Tekla Structures
Tekla Structures has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Revit
Revit
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.7%
Tekla Structures
Tekla Structures
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
40.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Revit
Revit
Architecture & Planning
46.0%
Construction
18.4%
Civil Engineering
9.6%
Design
7.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.5%
Other
13.0%
Tekla Structures
Tekla Structures
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%
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Discussions
Revit
Revit Discussions
Which is better Sketchup or Revit?
4 Comments
Ramya G.
RG
Revit is better than sketchup because 1.Intregation with other auto desk software like autocad , Microsoft Projects, Costx 2. It has vast digital library...Read more
Can we export schedule into exel
3 Comments
Chirag G.
CG
From the schedule view: Big R > Export > Reports > Schedule. It creates a .txt file that can be opened in Excel. ThanksRead more
What is Revit used for?
2 Comments
Dishit K.
DK
Revit is a best 3D Modelling software or application used for identification and visualization of structures in 3-Dimentional Space. It is also used for...Read more
Tekla Structures
Tekla Structures Discussions
What is Tekla Structures used for?
1 Comment
Rahulkumar M.
RM
Structural Detailing & Fabrication, Concrete & Rebar ModelingRead more
How much does Tekla structural designer cost?
1 Comment
Dushant D.
DD
1 employee is paid 8000 $ annually on 4 years of experience.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