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Autodesk Construction Cloud vs eSUB

Autodesk Construction Cloud logo

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction & Architecture

Unified platform for construction project delivery

From
$85/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
eSUB logo

eSUB

Construction & Architecture

Cloud-based mobile construction management platform

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Autodesk Construction Cloud autodesk Construction Cloud has been rebranded as Autodesk Forma and the ACC product names have changed, so existing documentation and training refer to superseded names; eSUB limited to commercial subcontractors; not suitable for general contractors or non-construction industries
  • They diverge on capability: Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management, eSUB covers Mobile task management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Autodesk Construction Cloud and eSUB differ
AttributeAutodesk Construction CloudeSUB
Starting price$85/month$49/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
Founded19822010

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

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 eSUB

  • Mobile task management
  • Timesheet tracking
  • Photo documentation
  • Job costing
  • Field notes
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Procore

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • Managing construction documents, RFIs and submittals across a project teamnot eSUB
  • Preconstruction bid management, takeoff and estimatingnot eSUB
  • Model coordination and clash detection between design disciplinesnot eSUB

eSUB

  • Project management for commercial construction subcontractorsnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Daily reports, RFIs, submittals and change orders from the fieldnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Crew time capture on mobile devicesnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Labour, job cost, equipment and material reportingnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Centralised drawing and document managementnot 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

  • Autodesk Construction Cloud has been rebranded as Autodesk Forma and the ACC product names have changed, so existing documentation and training refer to superseded names
  • All three bundles (Model Management, Preconstruction and Construction Operations) are sold by Get a Quote with no published price
  • Capability is split across separate bundles, so a firm needing preconstruction and construction operations buys two bundles
  • Pricing is described as user, project and account-based rather than a single published per-seat rate
  • The money-back guarantee is limited to 30 days
  • Expert support hours are 24 hours a day Monday to Friday, so weekends are not covered

eSUB

  • Limited to commercial subcontractors; not suitable for general contractors or non-construction industries
  • Custom pricing with no transparent public pricing makes budget planning difficult for prospective customers
  • Narrow candidate list with only one direct competitor (Procore) in the space
  • May have smaller feature set compared to enterprise construction platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

Autodesk Construction Cloud

$85/month
  • Autodesk Docs$85/month
    • Document management
    • Model coordination
    • Design collaboration
  • Autodesk Build$175/month
    • Project management
    • Quality control
    • Cost management
  • Full PlatformFree
    • Complete ACC access
    • All products
    • Enterprise features

eSUB

$49/month
  • Starter$49/month
    • Mobile task management
    • Timesheet tracking
    • Document management
  • Professional$99/month
    • Advanced scheduling
    • Accounting integration
    • Custom workflows

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 eSUB if

  • You need mobile task management.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want timesheet tracking.
eSUB review

Questions people ask

Is Autodesk Construction Cloud or eSUB better?
Neither clearly leads. Autodesk Construction Cloud starts at $85/month and eSUB at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Autodesk Construction Cloud or eSUB?
Autodesk Construction Cloud starts at $85/month and eSUB at $49/month.
Does Autodesk Construction Cloud or eSUB run on more platforms?
Autodesk Construction Cloud runs on Web, Ios, Android. eSUB runs on iOS, Android, Web.
What is Autodesk Construction Cloud best used for?
Autodesk Construction Cloud is most often used for managing construction documents, rfis and submittals across a project team, preconstruction bid management, takeoff and estimating, model coordination and clash detection between design disciplines. Of those, managing construction documents, rfis and submittals across a project team and preconstruction bid management, takeoff and estimating are not what eSUB is typically brought in for.
What can Autodesk Construction Cloud do that eSUB cannot?
Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management, Model coordination, Project management, Cost management. eSUB covers Mobile task management, Timesheet tracking, Photo documentation, Job costing. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

eSUB: What is eSUB designed for and who is the primary user?

eSUB is a mobile-first construction management platform built exclusively for commercial subcontractors. It connects the field to the office through mobile apps and web interfaces for creating, tracking, and managing documents and daily activities.

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eSUB: What key features does eSUB Cloud include?

eSUB includes submittals, change orders, RFIs, daily reports, mobile app functionality, email integration, field notes, time cards, project management, document management, time tracking, and job costing capabilities.

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eSUB: Does eSUB offer a free trial?

Yes. eSUB offers a 14-day free trial as well as customized demos. The demo includes a 45-minute guided walkthrough in a staged demo project.

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eSUB: How does eSUB pricing work?

eSUB Cloud pricing depends on user count and modules required; quotes are provided on a customized basis. No implementation fees apply for standard scopes, and no per-job charges are assessed. Updates are included in the subscription.

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eSUB: What platforms does eSUB support?

eSUB offers mobile apps for both iOS and Android, as well as a web interface. The platform is designed mobile-first with field-focused functionality.

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