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Autodesk Construction Cloud vs Clearstory

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction

Unified platform for construction project delivery

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Clearstory

Construction

Digital change order and time and materials tag exchange between subcontractors and general contractors

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Autodesk Construction Cloud no pricing published on website; Clearstory value depends on the counterparty using it, so a subcontractor whose general contractors have not adopted it ends up running the digital process and the emailed one at the same time.
  • They diverge on capability: Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management, Clearstory covers Digital time and materials tags.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Autodesk Construction Cloud and Clearstory actually diverge.

Attributes where Autodesk Construction Cloud and Clearstory differ
AttributeAutodesk Construction CloudClearstory
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Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction).

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 Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • Document management
  • Model coordination
  • Project management
  • Cost management
  • Field execution
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Navisworks

Only in Clearstory

  • Digital time and materials tags
  • Review and signature routing
  • Change order log
  • Cost exposure reporting
  • Field mobile capture
  • Document export

What people use each for

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • Construction project coordinationnot Clearstory
  • Building information modelingnot Clearstory
  • Preconstruction planningnot Clearstory
  • Construction operations managementnot Clearstory

Clearstory

  • A speciality subcontractor that regularly performs extra work and struggles to get tags signednot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • A general contractor tired of receiving a stack of disputed tags at project closeoutnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • A project team that needs the value of pending extras visible during the job rather than after itnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • A contractor standardising change documentation across trades on a large projectnot Autodesk Construction Cloud

Where each one falls short

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • No pricing published on website
  • Custom quote required for all tiers
  • No free trial with defined terms published
  • Three bundled solution types (Model Management, Preconstruction, Construction Operations) but pricing varies by bundle

Clearstory

  • Value depends on the counterparty using it, so a subcontractor whose general contractors have not adopted it ends up running the digital process and the emailed one at the same time.
  • It documents extra work but does not settle it; a general contractor determined not to pay is not persuaded by better paperwork, only better positioned to be argued with.
  • Field staff have to complete tags properly for the record to hold up, and the discipline required is the same discipline that was failing on paper.
  • Poor connectivity in basements, plant rooms and lift shafts is exactly where extra work gets documented, so offline reliability needs testing before rollout rather than after.
  • It overlaps with change management already present in Procore and similar platforms, so buyers must be clear about which system holds the authoritative log or they will maintain two.

Pricing, plan by plan

Autodesk Construction Cloud

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Autodesk Construction Cloud review.

Clearstory

On request
  • Clearstory$undefined/year
    • Digital time and materials tags
    • Change order log
    • Mobile field capture

Which should you pick?

Choose Autodesk Construction Cloud if

  • You need document management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want model coordination.
Autodesk Construction Cloud review

Choose Clearstory if

  • You need digital time and materials tags.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want review and signature routing.
Clearstory review

Questions people ask

Is Autodesk Construction Cloud or Clearstory better?
Neither clearly leads. Autodesk Construction Cloud starts at On request and Clearstory at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Autodesk Construction Cloud or Clearstory?
Autodesk Construction Cloud starts at On request and Clearstory at On request.
Does Autodesk Construction Cloud or Clearstory run on more platforms?
Autodesk Construction Cloud runs on Web, Ios, Android. Clearstory runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Autodesk Construction Cloud best used for?
Autodesk Construction Cloud is most often used for construction project coordination, building information modeling, preconstruction planning, construction operations management. Of those, construction project coordination and building information modeling are not what Clearstory is typically brought in for.
What can Autodesk Construction Cloud do that Clearstory cannot?
Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management, Model coordination, Project management, Cost management. Clearstory covers Digital time and materials tags, Review and signature routing, Change order log, Cost exposure reporting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Autodesk Construction Cloud: How much does Autodesk Construction Cloud cost?

Autodesk Construction Cloud does not publish pricing on its website. The company offers three solution bundles (Model Management, Preconstruction, and Construction Operations) but requires customers to request a custom quote. Customers can contact sales at +1 855 522 4504 or use the Get a Quote request form.

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Clearstory: Is Clearstory for subcontractors or general contractors?

Both, because the workflow crosses between them. The subcontractor originates the tag, the general contractor reviews it, and adoption works best when the general contractor mandates it.

Autodesk Construction Cloud: Is there a free version of Autodesk Construction Cloud?

Autodesk Construction Cloud does not offer a published free tier. A Try it Free option exists but requires accessing a product demo request form. Pricing is custom and determined through direct sales contact. The company offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on purchases.

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Clearstory: Does it replace change management in Procore?

It can, for time and materials tags and the change order log, but you must decide which system is authoritative. Running both without that decision creates reconciliation work.

Autodesk Construction Cloud: How is Autodesk Construction Cloud priced?

Autodesk Construction Cloud uses a custom quote-based pricing model supporting user-based, project-based, and account-based pricing structures according to its pricing page. Specific rates are not published; customers must contact Autodesk sales directly to receive pricing quotes tailored to their deployment size and needs.

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Clearstory: What happens on sites without signal?

Tags are captured on the device and synchronised later. Test that path with photographs attached before relying on it.

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