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Bluebeam Revu vs Buildertrend

Bluebeam Revu logo

Bluebeam Revu

Construction & Architecture

PDF markup and collaboration for construction

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Buildertrend logo

Buildertrend

Construction & Architecture

Construction project management for home builders and remodelers

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented; Buildertrend pricing is by quote only, with no rate, plan name or minimum published on the pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Buildertrend covers Project scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bluebeam Revu and Buildertrend actually diverge.

Attributes where Bluebeam Revu and Buildertrend differ
AttributeBluebeam RevuBuildertrend
Starting priceOn request$99/month
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20022006

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 Bluebeam Revu

  • PDF markup
  • Document creation
  • Measurement tools
  • Cloud collaboration
  • Takeoffs
  • Procore
  • PlanGrid
  • Box

Only in Buildertrend

  • Project scheduling
  • Customer management
  • Financial tracking
  • Selections management
  • Change orders
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Zillow

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Audit trails
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Bluebeam Revu

  • PDF markup and collaboration on construction documentsnot Buildertrend
  • Measurement and takeoff for bid preparationnot Buildertrend
  • Real-time collaboration via Studio Sessionsnot Buildertrend
  • Construction document managementnot Buildertrend

Buildertrend

  • Running scheduling, budgets, change orders and client communication for a residential construction businessnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Giving homeowners a client portal to approve selections and view progressnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Consolidating estimating, purchase orders and job costing for custom home builders and remodelersnot Bluebeam Revu

Where each one falls short

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

Bluebeam Revu

  • Takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented
  • Advanced measurement and automation features restricted to higher tier plans
  • Pricing information not published on product pages; requires separate inquiry

Buildertrend

  • Pricing is by quote only, with no rate, plan name or minimum published on the pricing page
  • Getting a price requires completing a multi-step form declaring builder type and annual construction volume, then booking a call with a sales representative
  • The only published discount is 10% off for paying annually upfront

Pricing, plan by plan

Bluebeam Revu

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu review.

Buildertrend

$99/month
  • Core$99/month
    • Project scheduling
    • Daily logs
    • Photo management
  • Pro$299/month
    • Everything in Core
    • Proposals & estimates
    • Customer portal
  • Premium$499/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Financials
    • Time clock

Which should you pick?

Choose Bluebeam Revu if

  • You need pdf markup.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want document creation.
Bluebeam Revu review

Choose Buildertrend if

  • You need project scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want customer management.
Buildertrend review

Questions people ask

Is Bluebeam Revu or Buildertrend better?
Neither clearly leads. Bluebeam Revu starts at On request and Buildertrend at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bluebeam Revu or Buildertrend?
Bluebeam Revu starts at On request and Buildertrend at $99/month.
Does Bluebeam Revu or Buildertrend run on more platforms?
Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android. Buildertrend runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Bluebeam Revu best used for?
Bluebeam Revu is most often used for pdf markup and collaboration on construction documents, measurement and takeoff for bid preparation, real-time collaboration via studio sessions, construction document management. Of those, pdf markup and collaboration on construction documents and measurement and takeoff for bid preparation are not what Buildertrend is typically brought in for.
What can Bluebeam Revu do that Buildertrend cannot?
Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. Buildertrend covers Project scheduling, Customer management, Financial tracking, Selections management. Both handle Data encryption, Audit trails, Ios support, Android support.
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