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Bluebeam Revu vs Tekla Structures

Bluebeam Revu logo

Bluebeam Revu

Software

PDF markup and collaboration for construction

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tekla Structures logo

Tekla Structures

Software

BIM software for structural engineering and construction

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented; Tekla Structures pricing page names three material-independent subscription plan options rather than a perpetual license, but discloses no figures, offering only a free 30 day trial and directing buyers to contact the company for pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Tekla Structures covers 3D structural modeling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bluebeam Revu and Tekla Structures actually diverge.

Attributes where Bluebeam Revu and Tekla Structures differ
AttributeBluebeam RevuTekla Structures
Starting priceOn request$400/month
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, AndroidWindows
Founded20021978

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bluebeam Revu

  • PDF markup
  • Document creation
  • Measurement tools
  • Cloud collaboration
  • Takeoffs
  • Procore
  • PlanGrid
  • Box

Only in Tekla Structures

  • 3D structural modeling
  • Steel detailing
  • Concrete detailing
  • Drawing production
  • Fabrication support
  • Trimble Connect
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Access controls
  • Audit trails
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bluebeam Revu

  • PDF markup and collaboration on construction documentsnot Tekla Structures
  • Measurement and takeoff for bid preparationnot Tekla Structures
  • Real-time collaboration via Studio Sessionsnot Tekla Structures
  • Construction document managementnot Tekla Structures

Tekla Structures

  • Structural designnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Steel detailingnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Rebar detailingnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Fabrication managementnot Bluebeam Revu

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bluebeam Revu

  • Takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented
  • Advanced measurement and automation features restricted to higher tier plans
  • Pricing information not published on product pages; requires separate inquiry

Tekla Structures

  • Pricing page names three material-independent subscription plan options rather than a perpetual license, but discloses no figures, offering only a free 30 day trial and directing buyers to contact the company for pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Bluebeam Revu

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu review.

Tekla Structures

$400/month
  • Tekla Structures$400/month
    • 3D modeling
    • Detailing
    • Drawing production
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Multi-user
    • Advanced features
    • Custom configurations

Which should you pick?

Choose Bluebeam Revu if

  • You need pdf markup.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want document creation.
Bluebeam Revu review

Choose Tekla Structures if

  • You need 3d structural modeling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want steel detailing.
Tekla Structures review

Questions people ask

Is Bluebeam Revu or Tekla Structures better?
Neither clearly leads. Bluebeam Revu starts at On request and Tekla Structures at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bluebeam Revu or Tekla Structures?
Bluebeam Revu starts at On request and Tekla Structures at $400/month.
Does Bluebeam Revu or Tekla Structures run on more platforms?
Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android. Tekla Structures runs on Windows.
What is Bluebeam Revu best used for?
Bluebeam Revu is most often used for pdf markup and collaboration on construction documents, measurement and takeoff for bid preparation, real-time collaboration via studio sessions, construction document management. Of those, pdf markup and collaboration on construction documents and measurement and takeoff for bid preparation are not what Tekla Structures is typically brought in for.
What can Bluebeam Revu do that Tekla Structures cannot?
Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. Tekla Structures covers 3D structural modeling, Steel detailing, Concrete detailing, Drawing production. Both handle Data encryption, Access controls, Audit trails, Windows support.
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