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Bluebeam Revu vs BuildingConnected

Bluebeam Revu logo

Bluebeam Revu

Software

PDF markup and collaboration for construction

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
BuildingConnected logo

BuildingConnected

Software

Preconstruction and bid management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only BuildingConnected has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented; BuildingConnected the Internet Archive's capture of BuildingConnected's homepage on 16 December 2019 named three distinct network tools, BC Pro, TradeTapp, and Bid Board Pro, each sold via demo request or free trial with no price figure published; the product is now owned by Autodesk.
  • They diverge on capability: Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, BuildingConnected covers Bid management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Bluebeam Revu and BuildingConnected differ
AttributeBluebeam RevuBuildingConnected
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20021982

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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
  • PlanGrid
  • Box
  • Dropbox

Only in BuildingConnected

  • Bid management
  • Subcontractor network
  • Prequalification
  • Bid leveling
  • Analytics
  • Autodesk Build
  • Autodesk Docs
  • Sage

Both cover

  • Procore
  • Data encryption
  • Access controls
  • 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 BuildingConnected
  • Measurement and takeoff for bid preparationnot BuildingConnected
  • Real-time collaboration via Studio Sessionsnot BuildingConnected
  • Construction document managementnot BuildingConnected

BuildingConnected

  • Bid solicitationnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Subcontractor prequalificationnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Bid analysisnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Vendor managementnot 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

BuildingConnected

  • The Internet Archive's capture of BuildingConnected's homepage on 16 December 2019 named three distinct network tools, BC Pro, TradeTapp, and Bid Board Pro, each sold via demo request or free trial with no price figure published; the product is now owned by Autodesk.

Pricing, plan by plan

Bluebeam Revu

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu review.

BuildingConnected

Free
  • Pro (Subcontractors)Free
    • Bid opportunities
    • ITB responses
    • Company profile
  • Pro (GCs)Free
    • Bid management
    • Subcontractor network
    • Bid leveling

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 BuildingConnected if

  • You need bid management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want subcontractor network.
BuildingConnected review

Questions people ask

Is Bluebeam Revu or BuildingConnected better?
Neither clearly leads. Bluebeam Revu starts at On request and BuildingConnected at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bluebeam Revu or BuildingConnected?
BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Bluebeam Revu and Free for BuildingConnected.
Does Bluebeam Revu or BuildingConnected run on more platforms?
Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android. BuildingConnected runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use BuildingConnected for free?
Yes. BuildingConnected has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bluebeam Revu starts at On request.
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 BuildingConnected is typically brought in for.
What can Bluebeam Revu do that BuildingConnected cannot?
Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Access controls, Audit trails.
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