Arcol vs Tekla Structures

Side-by-side comparison for construction teams

Arcol

AI-powered building design platform with integrated construction intelligence for creating constructible, on-budget projects.

Powerful structural BIM software for creating, combining, managing and sharing information-rich accurate 3D models.

FEATURE	Arcol	Tekla Structures
Category	BIM & Design	BIM & Design
Pricing	Freemium	paid
Pricing model	freemium	paid
Free trial	No	No
Platforms	web	desktop
Company size	small, mid, enterprise	small, mid, enterprise
Key features	AI agents for collaborative design, Integrated construction intelligence, Real-time design metrics and reporting, Automated data and presentations, Shared intelligent model for all disciplines	Accurate 3D structural modeling, Data-rich BIM models with highest LOD, Model collaboration and sharing capabilities, IFC linking with architectural and MEP software, Construction documentation generation, Multi-language support (15+ languages), Cloud-powered productivity tools
Integrations	—	Trimble Connect Business Premium, Tekla Model Sharing
Best for	Architecture firms and construction project teams who need to design buildable projects with integrated construction intelligence and real-time collaboration	Structural engineers, designers, detailers, fabricators and contractors who need accurate 3D BIM modeling for complex construction projects.
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Both tools are in BIM & Design.