# Allplan vs Trimble Tekla Structures

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Trimble Tekla Structures

| Attribute | Allplan | Trimble Tekla Structures |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 33.7 (29% (low)) | 48.4 (75% (high)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A comprehensive BIM design-to-build platform integrating 3D modeling, structural analysis, steel detailing, and cloud collaboration. Supports architecture, engineering, and construction workflows from initial design through construction-ready delivery. It is indexed under Bim Software.","source":"https://www.allplan.com/","question":"What is Allplan?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Allplan is sold across 1 plan: ALLPLAN Serviceplus. We have not confirmed a published price for every tier. There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.allplan.com/","question":"How much does Allplan cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Allplan. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.allplan.com/","question":"What platforms does Allplan support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Allplan, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.allplan.com/","question":"Can Allplan be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 for Allplan. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Allplan not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.allplan.com/","question":"What security certifications does Allplan have?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"Structural engineers, designers, and construction professionals use Tekla Structures to create detailed 3D building models, coordinate project information, and generate fabrication-ready documentation. It is indexed under Bim Software.","source":"https://www.tekla.com/products/tekla-structures","question":"What is Trimble Tekla Structures?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Trimble Tekla Structures offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.tekla.com/products/tekla-structures","question":"Is Trimble Tekla Structures free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Trimble Tekla Structures, including Trimble Connect, Tekla PowerFab and Tekla Model Sharing. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.tekla.com/products/tekla-structures","question":"What does Trimble Tekla Structures integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | - |
| description.long | A platform for architects, engineers, and construction professionals to create detailed digital models of buildings and manage the entire project process from initial design through construction execution. | Structural engineers, designers, and construction professionals use Tekla Structures to create detailed 3D building models, coordinate project information, and generate fabrication-ready documentation. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":true,"pricing_model":"annual_subscription","deployment_model":"windows_desktop_heavy_client","authoring_vs_coordination":"model_authoring","3d_parametric_object_modeling":true,"structural_steel_and_concrete_rebar_detailing":true}` | `{"authoring_vs_coordination":"model_authoring","3d_parametric_object_modeling":true,"ifc_openbim_standard_compliance":true,"structural_steel_and_concrete_rebar_detailing":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 3 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Trimble Connect"},{"name":"Tekla PowerFab"},{"name":"Tekla Model Sharing"}]` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"ALLPLAN Serviceplus","summary":"Enterprise service package with latest version and professional support included","features":["Latest software version access","Professional technical support from experienced architects and engineers","FAQ knowledge database","Training courses and webinars via ALLPLAN Connect"],"description":"Service package providing continuous access to latest software, professional technical support, and training","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Subscription model with free trial available","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.allplan.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T22:11:03.491Z"}` | `{"summary":"Free tier for education; trial available","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.tekla.com/products/tekla-structures","retrievedAt":"2026-08-22T22:28:12.712Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Bim Software)

| Capability | Allplan | Trimble Tekla Structures |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Windows desktop heavy client | - |
| Authoring vs coordination | Model authoring | Model authoring |
| 3d parametric object modeling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated hard and soft clash detection | - | - |
| 4d time scheduling and 5d cost estimation | - | - |
| Point cloud lidar scan ingestion | - | - |
| Ifc openbim standard compliance | - | ✓ |
| Mep mechanical electrical plumbing detailing | - | - |
| Structural steel and concrete rebar detailing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vr ar headset model walkthroughs | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | ✓ | - |
| Pricing model | Annual subscription | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:10:29.688Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*