Tekla Tedds
Structural calculation automation tool that generates compliant, auditable calculation sheets for beam, column, connection, and foundation design across multiple international codes.
Vendor Lock-inHidden Pricing
3.6 /5 composite score
Best dedicated calculation-sheet automation tool for routine structural design -- faster than manual spreadsheets and audit-ready output -- but opaque pricing and Trimble ecosystem lock-in are real friction for a solo firm; value capped at 2.
Rubric Scorecard
| Criterion | Score | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Maturity | 4/5 | Long-established Trimble product; supports Eurocodes, US, British Standards, Australian, and Canadian codes; integrates with Tekla Structural Designer LT for 3D analysis; 30-day free trial available. |
| AEC Specificity | 5/5 | Purpose-built for structural calculation automation: beam, column, connection, foundation, retaining wall, floor/roof, and frame design -- the opposite of a general FEA solver. |
| Integration | 3/5 | Flagged for vendor lock-in: deep coupling to the Trimble/Tekla ecosystem limits portability; score reflects integration within that ecosystem only. |
| Value / Pricing | 2/5 | Pricing is quote-only with no public list price; a 2020 Eng-Tips thread reported approximately $200/month rental, which may be dated -- value capped at 2 per opaque-pricing rule. |
| Evidence | 4/5 | G2 review page confirmed live with active 2026 listings; SourceForge listing independently confirms product existence and features. |
How we verified this: we checked Tekla Tedds against its live site and an independent source — g2.com. Nothing on this page is listed from memory. See how we review.
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