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Tekla Structures vs SolidWorks Premium Comparison (2026)

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SolidWorks Premium

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.

SolidWorks Premium is the leading 3D design solution in the industry. It seamlessly integrates powerful design tools-including industry-leading part, assembly, and drawing capabilities with built-in simulation, rendering, animation, product data management, and cost estimation. SolidWorks will help you get work done faster and easier than before, using innovative phases of product creation to achieve a more productive 3D design experience.

  • 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

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Pricing

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

Starting from

Free

  • 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

4.6

760

5

4

3

2

1

518

215

18

6

3

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
82%
would recommend this app

Pros

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Pros

“The software feels stuck in the classic Innovator's Dilemma—protecting its installed base and steadily raising prices while delivering minimal new value. If re-learning was not such a massive barrier, I would actively switch to a more progressive CAD platform that includes PDM for free.”
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Mark M.

Automation Engineer

“This is a very intuitive software that allows for suppressing components within the assembly FEA that you want to exclude from analysis, change remote loadings, and much more!”
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Vincent M.

Project Engineer, Team Lead

“SolidWorks Premium is THE best software for creating manufacturing/process blue-prints efficiently and it is also a great tool to extract GD&T and PMI data from a 3D model.”
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Cody C.

Executive Director of Operations

Cons

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Cons

“Its cost is high,especially for small business, students, or startups.large or complex assemblies can sometime lead to performance issues.”
DC

Deepak C.

Mechanical Design Engineer

“Maybe when they make the next release even worse -- more unreliable, or when I lose more files, I will make the switch.”
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Mark M.

Automation Engineer

“The mating scheme seems overly complicated after using OnShape for a few years.”
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Jason H.

Owner

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last reviewa year ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review2 months 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
  • Compliance Management
  • Component Library
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Configuration Management
  • Conflict Tracking
  • Content Library
  • Cost Database
  • Cost Estimating
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Capture and Transfer
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Synchronization
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Analysis
  • Design Management
  • Design Modeling
  • Design Templates
  • Document Generation
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Drafting
  • Drag & Drop
  • Electrical
  • Electronic Plans
  • Estimating
  • File Management
  • Floor Plans & Maps
  • For 3D Printing
  • For AEC Industry
  • For Architects
  • For Manufacturers
  • Graphical Data Presentation
  • Image Editing
  • Issue Tracking
  • Job Costing
  • Manufacturing Design Data
  • Mechanical
  • Mechatronics
  • Modeling & Simulation
  • Multiple File Format Support
  • Multiple Format Support
  • Multiple Projects
  • Offline Access
  • Pre-built Templates
  • Presentation Tools
  • Process Control
  • Product Data Management
  • Project Estimating
  • Project Management
  • Project Templates
  • Project Workflow
  • Projections
  • Real Time Comparisons
  • 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
  • Version Control
  • Visual Analytics
  • Work Order Management
  • Workflow Management
  • Total features58
  • 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
  • Compliance Management
  • Component Library
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Configuration Management
  • Conflict Tracking
  • Content Library
  • Cost Database
  • Cost Estimating
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Capture and Transfer
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Synchronization
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Analysis
  • Design Management
  • Design Modeling
  • Design Templates
  • Document Generation
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Drafting
  • Drag & Drop
  • Electrical
  • Electronic Plans
  • Estimating
  • File Management
  • Floor Plans & Maps
  • For 3D Printing
  • For AEC Industry
  • For Architects
  • For Manufacturers
  • Graphical Data Presentation
  • Image Editing
  • Issue Tracking
  • Job Costing
  • Manufacturing Design Data
  • Mechanical
  • Mechatronics
  • Modeling & Simulation
  • Multiple File Format Support
  • Multiple Format Support
  • Multiple Projects
  • Offline Access
  • Pre-built Templates
  • Presentation Tools
  • Process Control
  • Product Data Management
  • Project Estimating
  • Project Management
  • Project Templates
  • Project Workflow
  • Projections
  • Real Time Comparisons
  • 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
  • Version Control
  • Visual Analytics
  • Work Order Management
  • Workflow Management

Integrations

  • Total integrations5
  • SketchUp
  • SolidCAM
  • Tekla PowerFab
  • Trimble Connect
  • Trimble ProjectSight
  • WinEst Essentials
  • Total integrations1
  • SketchUp
  • SolidCAM
  • Tekla PowerFab
  • Trimble Connect
  • Trimble ProjectSight
  • WinEst Essentials