# SDS/2 vs Tekla Structures Comparison | | SDS/2 | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 3.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 8 | 64 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### SDS/2 Cons: - Complexity (1 reviews) - Difficult Modifications (1 reviews) ### Tekla Structures **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | SDS/2 | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (47 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (48 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 7.4 (14 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 7.6 (13 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | Not enough data | 8.2 (46 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | Not enough data | 8.8 (48 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### SDS/2 #### 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 | |---|---|---| | **SDS/2** | N/A | N/A | | **Tekla Structures** | 8.3/10 | 51 | #### Design | Feature | SDS/2 | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **Visualizing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (39 reviews) | | **Rendering** | Not enough data | 8.3 (34 reviews) | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (41 reviews) | | **Editing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (35 reviews) | | **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | 8.1 (30 reviews) | | **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | 8.4 (30 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | SDS/2 | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **Multi User** | Not enough data | 8.4 (35 reviews) | | **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | 8.3 (37 reviews) | | **Annotating ** | Not enough data | 8.8 (36 reviews) | | **Document Storage** | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | #### Construction | Feature | SDS/2 | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | Not enough data | 8.7 (38 reviews) | | **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | 8.3 (38 reviews) | | **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | 8.5 (40 reviews) | | **Grading** | Not enough data | 8.0 (27 reviews) | | **Earthwork** | Not enough data | 7.2 (23 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | SDS/2 | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **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 | Feature | SDS/2 | 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 | SDS/2 | 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 | SDS/2 | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **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 **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 | SDS/2 | Tekla Structures | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 50.0% | 50.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 40.7% | | **Enterprise** | 0% | 8.5% | ### By Industry #### SDS/2 - **Civil Engineering:** 50.0% - **Construction:** 37.5% - **Design:** 12.5% #### 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 SDS/2 - [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (948 reviews) - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (304 reviews) - [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (291 reviews) - [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 reviews) - [Revizto](https://www.g2.com/products/revizto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (230 reviews) - [AutoCAD MEP](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-mep/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (203 reviews) - [Navisworks](https://www.g2.com/products/navisworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (204 reviews) - [Tekla Structural Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/tekla-structural-designer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (12 reviews) ### Alternatives to Tekla Structures - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 reviews) - [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (948 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) - [Navisworks](https://www.g2.com/products/navisworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (204 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 ### SDS/2 No discussions available for this product. ### 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/sds-2-vs-tekla-structures)