Software · head to head
Bluebeam Revu vs ConstructConnect
Bluebeam Revu
Software
PDF markup and collaboration for construction
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
ConstructConnect
Software
Construction bidding and project leads platform
- From
- $99/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented; ConstructConnect project Intelligence is priced per market at $129 per month for Starter and from $199 per month for Professional, so covering more geographic markets multiplies the cost
- They diverge on capability: Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, ConstructConnect covers Project leads.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bluebeam Revu and ConstructConnect actually diverge.
| Attribute | Bluebeam Revu | ConstructConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $99/month |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2002 | 1985 |
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
- PlanGrid
- Box
- Dropbox
Only in ConstructConnect
- Project leads
- Digital plan rooms
- Bid management
- Takeoff tools
- Network building
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- Bluebeam
Both cover
- Procore
- 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 ConstructConnect
- Measurement and takeoff for bid preparationnot ConstructConnect
- Real-time collaboration via Studio Sessionsnot ConstructConnect
- Construction document managementnot ConstructConnect
ConstructConnect
- Finding construction project leads and bid opportunities in chosen marketsnot Bluebeam Revu
- Performing digital quantity takeoff for bid preparationnot Bluebeam Revu
- Subcontractors tracking which general contractors are bidding which projectsnot 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
ConstructConnect
- Project Intelligence is priced per market at $129 per month for Starter and from $199 per month for Professional, so covering more geographic markets multiplies the cost
- Premium Project Intelligence pricing is custom and requires contacting sales
- Takeoff is billed per seat per year at $1,200 for Starter and $2,200 for Professional and is priced separately from Project Intelligence
Pricing, plan by plan
Bluebeam Revu
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu review.
ConstructConnect
$99/month- Essential$99/month
- Project leads
- Plan viewing
- Basic search
- Professional$199/month
- Advanced search
- Takeoff tools
- Bid management
- EnterpriseFree
- Team access
- API integration
- Custom reports
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 ConstructConnect if
- You need project leads.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want digital plan rooms.
Questions people ask
- Is Bluebeam Revu or ConstructConnect better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bluebeam Revu starts at On request and ConstructConnect at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bluebeam Revu or ConstructConnect?
- Bluebeam Revu starts at On request and ConstructConnect at $99/month.
- Does Bluebeam Revu or ConstructConnect run on more platforms?
- Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android. ConstructConnect 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 ConstructConnect is typically brought in for.
- What can Bluebeam Revu do that ConstructConnect cannot?
- Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. ConstructConnect covers Project leads, Digital plan rooms, Bid management, Takeoff tools. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Access controls, Ios support.