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Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software
SDS/2
Tekla Structures
SDS/2-vs-Tekla Structures
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SDS/2
(8)
3.3
out of
5
SDS/2
By
Design Data
Tekla Structures
(64)
4.5
out of
5
Tekla Structures
By
Trimble
At a Glance
Star Rating
(8)
3.3
out of
5
(64)
4.5
out of
5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
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Small-Business (50.8% of reviews)
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Pros & Cons
Complexity
(1)
Difficult Modifications
(1)
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
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SDS/2
Star Rating
(8)
3.3
out of
5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Complexity
(1)
Difficult Modifications
(1)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SDS/2
No pricing available
Tekla Structures
No pricing available
Free Trial
SDS/2
No trial information available
Tekla Structures
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
5
8.7
47
Ease of Use
8.0
5
8.3
48
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.4
14
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.6
13
Quality of Support
Not enough data
8.2
46
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
15
Product Direction (% positive)
Not enough data
8.8
48
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
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Not enough data
8.3
51
Design
Visualizing
Not enough data
8.9
(won by default)
39
Rendering
Not enough data
8.3
(won by default)
34
Drawing
Not enough data
8.5
(won by default)
41
Editing
Not enough data
8.4
(won by default)
35
Sequence Steps
Not enough data
8.1
(won by default)
30
Dynamic Updating
Not enough data
8.4
(won by default)
30
Collaboration
Multi User
Not enough data
8.4
(won by default)
35
File Import/Export
Not enough data
8.3
(won by default)
37
Annotating
Not enough data
8.8
(won by default)
36
Document Storage
Not enough data
8.4
(won by default)
37
Construction
Fabrication
Not enough data
8.7
(won by default)
38
Reinforcement Tools
Not enough data
8.3
(won by default)
38
Clash Detection
Not enough data
8.5
(won by default)
40
Grading
Not enough data
8.0
(won by default)
27
Earthwork
Not enough data
7.2
(won by default)
23
Generative AI
AI Text Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Text Summarization
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Text-to-3D
Not enough data
Not enough data
Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
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
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
Clash Detection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Electrical System Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
MEP Coordination
Not enough data
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
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SDS/2
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SDS/2 and Tekla Structures are categorized as
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
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SDS/2 has no unique categories
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Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SDS/2
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
50.0%
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Tekla Structures
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
50.8%
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
40.7%
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
8.5%
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
50.8%
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
50.0%
40.7%
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
0%
8.5%
Reviewers' Industry
SDS/2
Civil Engineering
50.0%
Construction
37.5%
Design
12.5%
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Other
0.0%
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
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Tekla Structures Discussions
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.
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Is Tekla structure free?
1 Comment
AK
no Tekla structure is not free but they provide 1-year free educational license.
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How much does Tekla structural designer cost?
1 Comment
DD
1 employee is paid 8000 $ annually on 4 years of experience.
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