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Tekla Structures vs Alibre Design Comparison (2026)

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Overview

Tekla Structures is a BIM solution for structural construction projects in steel, concrete, wood, and more. It empowers businesses to build accurate, constructible 3D models while automating documentation and enabling seamless collaboration.

Alibre Design is a computer-aided design (CAD) solution designed to help businesses streamline 3D modeling, scripting, rendering, surfacing, 2D documentation, and publication operations. The application allows mechanical engineers to create manufacturing drawings and 3D designs for product development.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

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  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

10

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.4

37

5

4

3

2

1

19

15

1

1

1

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
64%
would recommend this app

4.7

186

5

4

3

2

1

139

40

5

0

2

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
90%
would recommend this app

Pros

Not enoughreviews yet

Pros

“The Import of PCB step files form my PCB Design Package allows verification of fitment and interfaces well with mechanical design.”
RF

Reg F.

Senior Electronics Engineer

“I said maybe they can make this a checkbox option as if you are working on a large model/assembly you may not want to auto refresh but I think you should at least have the option.”
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Sam R.

Principal Design Engineer

“I started with Alibre Atom, and after a year of use, liked it well enough to upgrade to Alibre Design Pro; I only had to pay the difference in price between Atom and Design Pro, to get the upgrade package, again very fair, essentially getting credit for the Atom package I had bought a year before.”
MR

Mike R.

Owner

Cons

Not enoughreviews yet

Cons

“Sometimes the motion in the assemblies get corrupted or disconnected pretty easily and I have to go back and either completely reassemble or spend quite a bit of time repairing and issue.”
BC

Brian C.

Owner

“Possibly not as full featured asd some competitors; surfacing is quite crude.”
DL

David L.

Owner

“I went from a basic 3D solid modeling CAD, but the company obsoleted the system.”
JW

Jon W.

Technical Manager

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last reviewa year ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last reviewa month ago

Key features

  • Total features79
  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Design & Modeling
  • 3D Imaging
  • 3D Modeling
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Animation
  • Annotations
  • Assembly Takeoff
  • BIM Modeling
  • Bill of Materials
  • Bill of Materials Management
  • Bills of Material
  • Built-In Database
  • CAD Tools
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Component Library
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Configuration Management
  • Conflict Tracking
  • Content Library
  • Cost Database
  • Cost Estimating
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Synchronization
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Analysis
  • Design Management
  • Design Modeling
  • Design Templates
  • Document Generation
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Drafting
  • Electronic Plans
  • Estimating
  • File Management
  • Floor Plans & Maps
  • For 3D Printing
  • For AEC Industry
  • For Manufacturers
  • Graphical Data Presentation
  • Issue Tracking
  • Job Costing
  • Manufacturing Design Data
  • Mechanical
  • Modeling & Simulation
  • Multiple File Format Support
  • Multiple Format Support
  • Multiple Projects
  • Offline Access
  • Pre-built Templates
  • Presentation Tools
  • Product Data Management
  • Project Estimating
  • Project Templates
  • Project Workflow
  • Projections
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Reference Management
  • Rendering
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • Rules-Based Workflow
  • Scheduling
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Sketching and Annotation Tools
  • Status Tracking
  • Summary Reports
  • Task Scheduling
  • Template Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Time Tracking
  • User Management
  • Work Order Management
  • Workflow Management
  • Total features32
  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Design & Modeling
  • 3D Imaging
  • 3D Modeling
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Animation
  • Annotations
  • Assembly Takeoff
  • BIM Modeling
  • Bill of Materials
  • Bill of Materials Management
  • Bills of Material
  • Built-In Database
  • CAD Tools
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Component Library
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Configuration Management
  • Conflict Tracking
  • Content Library
  • Cost Database
  • Cost Estimating
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Synchronization
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Analysis
  • Design Management
  • Design Modeling
  • Design Templates
  • Document Generation
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Drafting
  • Electronic Plans
  • Estimating
  • File Management
  • Floor Plans & Maps
  • For 3D Printing
  • For AEC Industry
  • For Manufacturers
  • Graphical Data Presentation
  • Issue Tracking
  • Job Costing
  • Manufacturing Design Data
  • Mechanical
  • Modeling & Simulation
  • Multiple File Format Support
  • Multiple Format Support
  • Multiple Projects
  • Offline Access
  • Pre-built Templates
  • Presentation Tools
  • Product Data Management
  • Project Estimating
  • Project Templates
  • Project Workflow
  • Projections
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Reference Management
  • Rendering
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • Rules-Based Workflow
  • Scheduling
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Sketching and Annotation Tools
  • Status Tracking
  • Summary Reports
  • Task Scheduling
  • Template Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Time Tracking
  • User Management
  • Work Order Management
  • Workflow Management

Integrations

  • Total integrations5
  • KeyShot
  • SimWise 4D
  • SketchUp
  • SprutCAM
  • Tekla PowerFab
  • Trimble Connect
  • Trimble ProjectSight
  • WinEst Essentials
  • Total integrations3
  • KeyShot
  • SimWise 4D
  • SketchUp
  • SprutCAM
  • Tekla PowerFab
  • Trimble Connect
  • Trimble ProjectSight
  • WinEst Essentials