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Tekla Structural Designer

Pricing. Plans start at £2,210 a year. See full pricing · Updated November 10, 2026

Tekla Structural Designer is Trimble Tekla analysis and design software for buildings, sold on UK and Ireland annual plans with Tekla Portal Frame Designer and Connection Designer from £2,210 per year plus VAT on tekla.com.

Tekla Structural Designer (TSD) carries analysis and member design inside a physical, information-rich building model from scheme design through detailed design. Trimble's UK and Ireland subscription page lists Tekla Structural Designer at £2,210 per year plus VAT for that region only (verified 10 November 2026).

The same page bundles Tekla Portal Frame Designer and Tekla Connection Designer with TSD, and offers a Structural Design Suite with Tedds at £2,770 per year plus VAT. A Tekla Structural Designer trial with full functionality is available through Trimble's download site.

Footnotes on tekla.com state prices apply to the UK and Ireland only; other regions should contact local Trimble sales. Pair with Tekla Structures on the Structural hub.

Specifications

Pricing

Paid (trial)

Platforms

Windows

Used for

Building analysisSteel and concrete designPortal frame designConnection design

Used by

Structural engineersBuilding designersTekla users

Tasks

Model physical structureRun analysisDesign membersCoordinate with Tekla models

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Clear UK & Ireland list prices on tekla.com
  • Includes portal frame and connection designers on the UK plan
  • Free trial listed on official Trimble download pages

Cons

  • Published GBP prices are UK & Ireland only
  • LT edition limits member or shell counts
  • Confirm platform requirements on Tekla support docs for your release

Key features

  • Physical model: Analysis and design from scheme to detailed design using a building-centric physical model on Trimble and Tekla sites.

  • UK bundle: UK and Ireland plan includes Tekla Portal Frame Designer and Tekla Connection Designer per tekla.com.

  • LT edition: Tekla Structural Designer LT / Lite limits members or shell mesh size per the UK pricing footnotes.

  • Free trial: Trimble offers a full-function trial download from tekla.com.

  • Regional pricing: £2,210/year +VAT for TSD; £2,770/year +VAT suite with Tedds (UK & Ireland only).

Pricing

Tekla Structural Designer (UK & Ireland)

per year

£2,210.00

£2,210/year +VAT; UK & Ireland only per tekla.com/uk/products/analysis-and-design-subscription.

Structural Design Suite with Tedds (UK & Ireland)

per year

£2,770.00

£2,770/year +VAT; includes TSD and Tedds on the UK subscription page.

Prices come from each vendor’s public listings and can change. Double-check the current price on the vendor site before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Tekla Structural Designer cost in the UK?

Tekla lists Tekla Structural Designer at £2,210 per year plus VAT for the UK and Ireland on tekla.com/uk/products/analysis-and-design-subscription (verified 10 November 2026). The Structural Design Suite with Tedds is £2,770 per year plus VAT.

Is Tekla Structural Designer free to try?

Yes. Tekla advertises a Tekla Structural Designer trial with full functionality via download.trimble.com on the UK subscription page.

What is included in the UK Structural Designer plan?

The UK page includes Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Portal Frame Designer, Tekla Connection Designer, and Trimble Connect Business Premium on the subscription grid.

Does Tekla Structural Designer work with Tekla Structures?

Trimble markets TSD within the Tekla analysis and design portfolio alongside Tekla Structures for BIM workflows. Confirm live link versions on tekla.com for your release.

Are Tekla prices valid outside the UK?

Tekla footnotes state prices apply to the UK and Ireland only and direct other countries to local sales offices on the same subscription page.

Tutorials and learning

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