Lumion vs Tekla Structures

Side-by-side comparison for construction teams

Lumion

Industry-leading 3D rendering software that helps architects create client-ready visuals from concept to sign-off.

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

FEATURE	Lumion	Tekla Structures
Category	BIM & Design	BIM & Design
Pricing	Freemium	paid
Pricing model	freemium	paid
Free trial	No	No
Platforms	desktop	desktop
Company size	solo, small, mid, enterprise	small, mid, enterprise
Key features	Real-time ray tracing in SketchUp and Revit, 10,000+ high-quality assets and materials, 4K to 16K high-resolution rendering with AI upscaler, 360° panoramas and walkthrough animations, Lumion Cloud collaboration workspace with visual markups	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	SketchUp, Revit, ArchiCAD, Rhinoceros, AutoCAD, FormIt Pro, Allplan, Vectorworks, BricsCAD, 3D Studio Max	Trimble Connect Business Premium, Tekla Model Sharing
Best for	Architects and designers who need to create high-quality visualizations quickly throughout the design process and collaborate with clients on design approvals.	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.