# Revit vs Tekla Structures Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **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.



| | Revit | Tekla Structures | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 950 | 64 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $290 per month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Revit

Pros:
- Collaboration (22 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (19 reviews)

Cons:
- Revit Compatibility (13 reviews)
- Performance Issues (10 reviews)

### Tekla Structures

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Revit | Tekla Structures | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (750 reviews) | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.5 (766 reviews) | 8.3 (48 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (215 reviews) | 7.4 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.4 (127 reviews) | 7.6 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (699 reviews) | 8.2 (46 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.1 (121 reviews) | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (723 reviews) | 8.8 (48 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Revit

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Revit Subscription (Monthly)

Price: $290 per month

Description: Flexible options available - talk to sales at:  (818) 639-7755

Key Features:
- Access to the latest version
- Use software anywhere
- Access previous versions

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Tekla Structures

#### 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Revit** | 8.2/10 | 451 |
| **Tekla Structures** | 8.3/10 | 51 |

#### Design

| Feature | Revit | Tekla Structures | 
|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | 8.9 (409 reviews) | 8.9 (39 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 7.7 (383 reviews) | 8.3 (34 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | 8.9 (407 reviews) | 8.5 (41 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | 8.6 (369 reviews) | 8.4 (35 reviews) | 
| **Sequence Steps** | 8.1 (338 reviews) | 8.1 (30 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | 8.9 (194 reviews) | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Revit | Tekla Structures | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | 8.9 (380 reviews) | 8.4 (35 reviews) | 
| **File Import/Export** | 8.5 (396 reviews) | 8.3 (37 reviews) | 
| **Annotating ** | 8.5 (395 reviews) | 8.8 (36 reviews) | 
| **Document Storage** | 8.3 (369 reviews) | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | Revit | Tekla Structures | 
|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | 8.1 (301 reviews) | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | 7.9 (275 reviews) | 8.3 (38 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection ** | 7.9 (334 reviews) | 8.5 (40 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | 8.0 (164 reviews) | 8.0 (27 reviews) | 
| **Earthwork** | 7.6 (156 reviews) | 7.2 (23 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Revit | Tekla Structures | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.3 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.0 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.0 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Revit | 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 | Revit | Tekla Structures | 
|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Revit | Tekla Structures | 
|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Revit** | 7.9/10 | 113 |
| **Tekla Structures** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | Revit | Tekla Structures | 
|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | 8.2 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Materials** | 8.1 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | Revit | Tekla Structures | 
|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | 7.9 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Shading** | 8.0 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lighting** | 8.0 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | 7.7 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | 7.7 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | 7.1 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Revit | Tekla Structures | 
|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | 9.2 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | 8.6 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Revit | Tekla Structures | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.4 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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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 Revit (1):** [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Revit | Tekla Structures | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 39.6% | 50.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 42.7% | 40.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 17.7% | 8.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Revit

- **Architecture & Planning:** 46.0%
- **Construction:** 18.6%
- **Civil Engineering:** 9.7%
- **Design:** 7.4%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 5.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.8%
- **Higher Education:** 1.3%
- **Education Management:** 1.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 1.0%
- **Real Estate:** 0.7%
- **Other:** 6.9%

#### 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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Revit

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1326 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)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (317 reviews)
- [Chaos Corona](https://www.g2.com/products/chaos-corona/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (116 reviews)
- [Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/lumion-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (109 reviews)
- [STAAD.Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/staad-pro/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (75 reviews)
- [DataCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [ALLPLAN](https://www.g2.com/products/allplan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (25 reviews)

### Alternatives to Tekla Structures

- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1936 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)
- [SDS/2](https://www.g2.com/products/sds-2/reviews) — 3.3/5 stars (8 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)
- [Revizto](https://www.g2.com/products/revizto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (241 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Revit

- Title: [Which is better Sketchup or Revit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-is-better-sketchup-or-revit) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Revit is better than sketchup because 
1.Intregation with other auto desk software like autocad , Microsoft Projects, Costx
2. It has vast digital library..."
- Title: [Can we export schedule into exel](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16190-can-we-export-schedule-into-exel) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "From the schedule view: Big R > Export > Reports > Schedule. It creates a .txt file that can be opened in Excel.

Thanks"
- Title: [What is Revit used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-revit-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [What kind of design program is Revit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-kind-of-design-program-is-revit) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Its a BIM Software which is very helpful and useful for Designers, Engineers and Architects."
- Title: [Is revit a BIM software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-revit-a-bim-software) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, It is."

### 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."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/revit-vs-tekla-structures)