How popular isTekla in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 135K branded searches for Tekla worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Tekla holds 39.8% estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which structural engineering software compete with Tekla?
Share of Search by month for RISA, Tekla, ETABS, STAAD, SAP2000. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | RISA | Tekla | ETABS | STAAD | SAP2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.3% | 30.3% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 5% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.2% | 35% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.9% | 39.3% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.2% | 34.4% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.2% | 34.4% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.4% | 30.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.7% | 29.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| May 2026 | 53.1% | 29.1% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.7% | 35.6% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.7% | 35.6% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.8% | 39.8% | 8% | 8% | 4.4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.8% | 135K | 0% | -3.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 39.8% | 135K | +22.7% | +4.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8% | 27.1K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8% | 27.1K | +22.1% | +0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.4% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.4 points |
1.
RISA39.8%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.
2.
Tekla39.8%
Held 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +4.2 points.
3.
ETABS8%
Held 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
4.
STAAD8%
Held 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
5.
SAP20004.4%
Held 5th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
Compare search popularity between Tekla and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Tekla changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Tekla worldwide held steady at 135K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Tekla’s estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide increased from 30.3% to 39.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Tekla’s estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide peaked at 39.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 29.1% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for structural engineering software worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Tekla gained estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide, from 35.6% to 39.8%.

In August 2026, STAAD gained estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide, from 7.2% to 8%.

In August 2026, RISA lost estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide, from 43.7% to 39.8%.

In August 2026, ETABS lost estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide, from 8.8% to 8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for SAP2000 worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 22.2K to 14.8K in August 2026.
Where does Tekla compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIM software | 2nd of 5 | 20.2% | Show ranking |
| Structural engineering software | 2nd of 5 | 39.8% | Shown above |
How is Tekla measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tekla’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- tekla
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