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Best Tekla Structures alternatives in India (2026)
Tekla Structures is a cad, 3d & engineering software product from Trimble, Espoo, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 0 are built in India, and 6 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Tekla Structures are SolidWorks (On request), CATIA (On request), Siemens NX (On request), PTC Creo (On request) and ArchiCAD (On request). Published prices in this list start at ₹15,000/month.
Why businesses look for a Tekla Structures alternative
The price isn't published
Trimble quotes Tekla Structures per organisation. 6 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
Tekla Structures alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Tekla Structures's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Tekla Structures (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | SolidWorks | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  CATIA | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Siemens NX | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  PTC Creo | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  ArchiCAD | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  STAAD.Pro | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  ETABS | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Bentley MicroStation | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Ansys | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 10 |  COMSOL | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 11 |  Altair HyperWorks | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 12 |  Mastercam | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 13 |  Autodesk BIM 360 / ACC | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 14 |  SimScale | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 15 |  AutoCAD | ₹18,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Autodesk Revit | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Autodesk Inventor | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Autodesk 3ds Max | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Autodesk Maya | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Rhino | ₹80,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Tekla Structures alternatives in detail
2. CATIA
Dassault Systèmes · Vélizy-Villacoublay · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.3/5
Aerospace and automotive CAD.
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7. ETABS
Computers and Structures · Walnut Creek · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.2/5
Building analysis.
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8. Bentley MicroStation
Bentley Systems · Exton · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.2/5
Infrastructure CAD.
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9. Ansys
Ansys · Canonsburg · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.1/5
Simulation software with Pune R&D.
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Tekla Structures alternatives by what you need
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Tekla Structures alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Tekla Structures in 2026?+
The closest matches to Tekla Structures on App Advisor are SolidWorks (On request), CATIA (On request), Siemens NX (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Tekla Structures, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Tekla Structures?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Tekla Structures has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Tekla Structures?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Autodesk 3ds Max starts lowest at ₹15,000/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Tekla Structures vs SolidWorks: which is better?+
SolidWorks is the closest match to Tekla Structures in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Tekla Structures alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cad, 3d & engineering software or a category Tekla Structures also covers, and Trimble's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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