# Tekla Structural Designer vs Tekla Tedds Comparison

| | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 12 | 37 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (41.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Tekla Structural Designer

Pros:
- Collaboration (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- 3D Modeling Issues (1 reviews)
- Limited Customization (1 reviews)

### Tekla Tedds

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 7.4 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 7.3 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.2 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.8 (11 reviews) | 7.6 (24 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Tekla Structural Designer

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Tekla Tedds

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tekla Structural Designer** | 7.9/10 | 11 |
| **Tekla Tedds** | 8.7/10 | 16 |

#### Design

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | 
|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Sequence Steps** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **File Import/Export** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 7.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Annotating ** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Document Storage** | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | 
|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection ** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Earthwork** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Civil Engineering Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tekla Structural Designer** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tekla Tedds** | 8.5/10 | 19 |

#### Plan

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | 
|---|---|---|
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Sequence** | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Collaborate ** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 

#### Design

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | 
|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **3D Rendering ** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Editing ** | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | 
|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement** | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 

#### Engineering

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hydraulic engineering** | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Hydrologic engineering** | Not enough data | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 
| **Transportation engineering** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 
| **Structural engineering** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 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 Tekla Tedds (1):** [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 41.7% | 52.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 41.7% | 33.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 16.7% | 13.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Tekla Structural Designer

- **Civil Engineering:** 58.3%
- **Construction:** 33.3%
- **Design:** 8.3%

#### Tekla Tedds

- **Civil Engineering:** 48.6%
- **Construction:** 16.2%
- **Building Materials:** 8.1%
- **Design:** 5.4%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 5.4%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.7%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.7%
- **Graphic Design:** 2.7%
- **Facilities Services:** 2.7%
- **E-Learning:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 2.7%

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### Tekla Structural Designer

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### Tekla Tedds

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