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Autodesk Construction Cloud vs Kahua

Autodesk Construction Cloud logo

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction

Unified platform for construction project delivery

From
On request
Rated
-
Kahua logo

Kahua

Construction

Cloud platform for construction and capital projects

From
$400/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Autodesk Construction Cloud no pricing published on website; Kahua no standard pricing tiers published; all pricing is custom and quote-based
  • They diverge on capability: Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management, Kahua covers Document control.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Autodesk Construction Cloud and Kahua differ
AttributeAutodesk Construction CloudKahua
Starting priceOn request$400/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Founded19822007

Identical on both: 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
  • Cost management
  • Field execution
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Navisworks
  • Civil 3D

Only in Kahua

  • Document control
  • Collaboration
  • Issue tracking
  • Reporting
  • Slack
  • Box
  • Procore
  • SOC 2 compliance

Both cover

  • Project management
  • Microsoft 365
  • Data encryption
  • 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

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

Kahua

  • Acting as the system of record for a capital construction program across the asset lifecyclenot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Public agencies and program managers tracking portfolios of projectsnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • General contractors standardising project delivery and cost control across active projectsnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Specialty contractors managing crews, work orders and project financialsnot 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

Kahua

  • No standard pricing tiers published; all pricing is custom and quote-based
  • Pricing varies by organization type, program or construction scale, selected package, and deployment environment
  • Implementation costs for data migration, integrations, training, and configuration scoped separately and included in quote

Pricing, plan by plan

Autodesk Construction Cloud

On request

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

Kahua

$400/month
  • Professional$400/month
    • Project management
    • Document control
    • Collaboration
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom workflows
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Autodesk Construction Cloud if

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

Choose Kahua if

  • You need document control.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want collaboration.

Questions people ask

Is Autodesk Construction Cloud or Kahua better?
Neither clearly leads. Autodesk Construction Cloud starts at On request and Kahua at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Autodesk Construction Cloud or Kahua?
Autodesk Construction Cloud starts at On request and Kahua at $400/month.
Does Autodesk Construction Cloud or Kahua run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Kahua is typically brought in for.
What can Autodesk Construction Cloud do that Kahua cannot?
Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management, Model coordination, Cost management, Field execution. Kahua covers Document control, Collaboration, Issue tracking, Reporting. Both handle Project management, Microsoft 365, Data encryption, Web support.

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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Kahua: How much does Kahua cost?

Kahua does not publish standard pricing. Costs vary by organization type (Owners/Program Managers, General Contractors, Specialty Contractors), program scale, selected package, deployment environment, and implementation requirements. Customers must request pricing quotes.

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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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Kahua: What package options does Kahua offer?

Kahua offers three main package categories: Owners and Program Managers, General Contractors, and Specialty Contractors. Additional specialty apps and suites including capital planning, analytics, asset management, and safety can extend the base solution.

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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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Kahua: Are implementation and integration costs included in Kahua pricing?

Implementation details including data migration, integrations, training, and configuration are scoped based on requirements and clearly identified in the custom quote provided.

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