Software · head to head
Bluebeam Revu vs CoConstruct
Bluebeam Revu
Software
PDF markup and collaboration for construction
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
CoConstruct
Software
Project management for custom home builders and remodelers
- From
- $99/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented; CoConstruct coConstruct is being retired into Buildertrend, with the vendor stating the transition is entering its final phase and directing customers to migrate
- They diverge on capability: Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, CoConstruct covers Project scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bluebeam Revu and CoConstruct actually diverge.
| Attribute | Bluebeam Revu | CoConstruct |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $99/month |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2002 | 2005 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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
- Procore
- PlanGrid
- Box
Only in CoConstruct
- Project scheduling
- Estimating
- Client communication
- Selections management
- Financial tracking
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- Zapier
Both cover
- Data encryption
- Access controls
- 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 CoConstruct
- Measurement and takeoff for bid preparationnot CoConstruct
- Real-time collaboration via Studio Sessionsnot CoConstruct
- Construction document managementnot CoConstruct
CoConstruct
- Custom home building and remodeling project management for existing CoConstruct accountsnot Bluebeam Revu
- Migrating an existing CoConstruct project history onto Buildertrendnot 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
CoConstruct
- CoConstruct is being retired into Buildertrend, with the vendor stating the transition is entering its final phase and directing customers to migrate
- No CoConstruct price, plan or minimum is published on its pricing page
Pricing, plan by plan
Bluebeam Revu
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu review.
CoConstruct
$99/month- Essential$99/month
- Project management
- Scheduling
- Client portal
- Advanced$399/month
- Everything in Essential
- Estimating
- Selections
- Complete$699/month
- Everything in Advanced
- Lead management
- Proposals
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.
Choose CoConstruct if
- You need project scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want estimating.
Questions people ask
- Is Bluebeam Revu or CoConstruct better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bluebeam Revu starts at On request and CoConstruct at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bluebeam Revu or CoConstruct?
- Bluebeam Revu starts at On request and CoConstruct at $99/month.
- Does Bluebeam Revu or CoConstruct run on more platforms?
- Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android. CoConstruct 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 CoConstruct is typically brought in for.
- What can Bluebeam Revu do that CoConstruct cannot?
- Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. CoConstruct covers Project scheduling, Estimating, Client communication, Selections management. Both handle Data encryption, Access controls, Ios support, Android support.