# STAAD.Pro, Tekla Structures vs SketchUp Comparison

| | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 75 | 64 | 1,324 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (57.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $3,210.00 1 License Per Year | No pricing available | $129.00 1 Seats Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### STAAD.Pro

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Design Development (2 reviews)

Cons:
- High Memory Usage (1 reviews)
- Inaccuracy Issues (1 reviews)

### Tekla Structures

**Not enough data**

### SketchUp

Pros:
- Ease of Use (14 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Rendering Quality (7 reviews)
- Expensive (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (54 reviews) | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 8.5 (1133 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (55 reviews) | 8.3 (48 reviews) | 8.9 (1151 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (22 reviews) | 7.4 (14 reviews) | 9.0 (269 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (21 reviews) | 7.6 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (104 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (49 reviews) | 8.2 (46 reviews) | 8.1 (902 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 8.5 (101 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (51 reviews) | 8.8 (48 reviews) | 8.2 (1120 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### STAAD.Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: STAAD.Pro 12-Month Subscription

Price: $3,210.00 1 License Per Year

Key Features:
- Design and analyze concrete, steel, timber, or aluminum projects
- Reduce rework and eliminate errors
- Automatically convert your model into an analytical model

[Learn more about STAAD.Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/staad-pro/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### Tekla Structures

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SketchUp

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Go Subscription

Price: $129.00 1 Seats Per Year

Description: Design & collaborate anywhere.

Key Features:
- Web & iPad based 3D Modeling Platform
- Unlimited Cloud Storage on Trimble Connect
- Community Support and SketchUp Help Center Access

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **STAAD.Pro** | 7.9/10 | 50 |
| **Tekla Structures** | 8.3/10 | 51 |
| **SketchUp** | 7.3/10 | 317 |

#### Design

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | 7.9 (43 reviews) | 8.9 (39 reviews) | 8.9 (298 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 7.1 (41 reviews) | 8.3 (34 reviews) | 7.8 (296 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | 8.0 (41 reviews) | 8.5 (41 reviews) | 8.7 (297 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 8.4 (35 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Feature Not Available | 8.1 (30 reviews) | 7.9 (271 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | 7.8 (40 reviews) | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 7.6 (221 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | 7.4 (37 reviews) | 8.4 (35 reviews) | 6.8 (222 reviews) | 
| **File Import/Export** | 8.0 (41 reviews) | 8.3 (37 reviews) | 8.3 (293 reviews) | 
| **Annotating ** | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (36 reviews) | 7.1 (269 reviews) | 
| **Document Storage** | 8.4 (39 reviews) | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 7.5 (259 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | 8.7 (35 reviews) | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 7.5 (239 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | 7.9 (40 reviews) | 8.3 (38 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Clash Detection ** | 7.5 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (40 reviews) | 6.6 (216 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (27 reviews) | 6.8 (201 reviews) | 
| **Earthwork** | Feature Not Available | 7.2 (23 reviews) | 6.5 (190 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (118 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (118 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (119 reviews) | 

#### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **STAAD.Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tekla Structures** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.1/10 | 290 |

#### Design

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (274 reviews) | 
| **Topology** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (268 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (272 reviews) | 
| **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (265 reviews) | 
| **Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (265 reviews) | 

#### Move

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (264 reviews) | 
| **Render** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (270 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (272 reviews) | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (253 reviews) | 
| **Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (260 reviews) | 
| **Template library ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (261 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (248 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (246 reviews) | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **STAAD.Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tekla Structures** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 8.2/10 | 329 |

#### Design

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (305 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (308 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (308 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (294 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (297 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (305 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (304 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (290 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (265 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (264 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (244 reviews) | 

### Urban Planning and Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **STAAD.Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tekla Structures** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.5/10 | 166 |

#### Plan

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (144 reviews) | 
| **Sequence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (141 reviews) | 
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (138 reviews) | 
| **Collaborate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (133 reviews) | 

#### Design

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (158 reviews) | 
| **3D Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (158 reviews) | 
| **2D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (147 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (156 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sustainability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (132 reviews) | 
| **Liveability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Movement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (133 reviews) | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **STAAD.Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tekla Structures** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.2/10 | 477 |

#### Library

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (460 reviews) | 
| **Materials** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (464 reviews) | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (453 reviews) | 
| **Shading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (448 reviews) | 
| **Lighting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (444 reviews) | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (435 reviews) | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (411 reviews) | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (394 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (368 reviews) | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (419 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (238 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim)



**Unique to SketchUp (5):** [Urban Planning and Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | STAAD.Pro | Tekla Structures | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 57.7% | 50.8% | 75.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.4% | 40.7% | 18.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 9.9% | 8.5% | 6.3% | 

### By Industry

#### STAAD.Pro

- **Civil Engineering:** 39.4%
- **Construction:** 29.6%
- **Design:** 11.3%
- **Education Management:** 4.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 1.4%
- **Research:** 1.4%
- **Oil & Energy:** 1.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 4.2%

#### 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%

#### SketchUp

- **Architecture & Planning:** 47.1%
- **Design:** 16.6%
- **Construction:** 11.1%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.4%
- **Higher Education:** 1.3%
- **Graphic Design:** 1.1%
- **Retail:** 1.0%
- **Furniture:** 0.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 0.9%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 0.9%
- **Other:** 16.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to STAAD.Pro

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## Top Discussions

### STAAD.Pro

- Title: [Could you please incorporate design of concrete slab in Staadpro](https://www.g2.com/discussions/could-you-please-incorporate-design-of-concrete-slab-in-staadpro) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Design is a wide ranging topic. STAAD.Pro does support some codes internally on plate elements, however at the moment for a more comprehensive slab design we..."
- Title: [why STAAD.PRO gives uneconomical Design For High Rise RCC buildings?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-staad-pro-gives-uneconomical-design-for-high-rise-rcc-buildings-5d3cfa14-d62e-44ea-9ed7-af72375db241) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I am puzzeled as to your comment. There are many reasons why a solution might report different rebar arrangements and much of that is down to important..."
- Title: [What is the best way to do programming in this?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36635-what-is-the-best-way-to-do-programming-in-this) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "We have an API called OpenStaad. https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/STAAD.Pro%20Help-v9/en/OpenSTAAD_HELP_HOME.html "
- Title: [What is the difference between pushover and seismic analysis in STAAD Pro?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34956-what-is-the-difference-between-pushover-and-seismic-analysis-in-staad-pro) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Here's a wiki on our Communities site to get you started...."
- Title: [why STAAD.PRO gives uneconomical Design For High Rise RCC buildings?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34595-why-staad-pro-gives-uneconomical-design-for-high-rise-rcc-buildings) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "There are many possibilities for that, but it depends on the design code, the user input, etc. You should probably post your request on the Bentley STAAD..."

### 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."

### SketchUp

- Title: [What is SketchUp used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sketchup-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "What I primarily use SketchUp for is extremely quick concept ideas for the construction of a project or the explaining of a project. The programs easy..."
- Title: [Ye](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ye) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi!"
- Title: [When is the Sketchup for IPAD going to be released. I joined the beta back in September 2021 and have been waiting eagerly.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-is-the-sketchup-for-ipad-going-to-be-released-i-joined-the-beta-back-in-september-2021-and-have-been-waiting-eagerly) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hey there! SketchUp for iPad has been released. Check out our website for more information: https://www.sketchup.com/products/sketchup-for-ipad"
- Title: [Building the site is a pain but is critical. This needs to be easier.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/building-the-site-is-a-pain-but-is-critical-this-needs-to-be-easier) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Try the 2DXY_SiteSurvey add-on.  The precise survey lines are very easy to set.  The become familiar with the integrated site location and sand box tools for..."
- Title: [What is next?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-next-d4049eff-b5d6-487f-b730-0c3f2631ae44) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "#iPad!!!"

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