Software · head to head
Bluebeam Revu vs Egnyte
Bluebeam Revu
Software
PDF markup and collaboration for construction
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Egnyte
Software
Cloud-based file management and collaboration platform
- From
- $60/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented; Egnyte storage is allocated per plan rather than per user, at 100 GB on Business and 150 GB on every tier above it
- They diverge on capability: Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Egnyte covers File sync and sharing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bluebeam Revu and Egnyte actually diverge.
| Attribute | Bluebeam Revu | Egnyte |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $60/month |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android | Web, Ios, Android, Windows |
| Founded | 2002 | 2007 |
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
- SharePoint
Only in Egnyte
- File sync and sharing
- Team collaboration
- Mobile access
- Version control
- Microsoft 365
- Slack
- SOC 2 compliance
- Role-based access
Both cover
- Box
- Dropbox
- Data encryption
- Access controls
- Windows support
- 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 Egnyte
- Measurement and takeoff for bid preparationnot Egnyte
- Real-time collaboration via Studio Sessionsnot Egnyte
- Construction document managementnot Egnyte
Egnyte
- Managing and syncing files across an organisation with governance controlsnot Bluebeam Revu
- Sharing large project files with external collaboratorsnot 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
Egnyte
- Storage is allocated per plan rather than per user, at 100 GB on Business and 150 GB on every tier above it
- That means Elite at $48 per user per month carries the same 150 GB as Enterprise Lite at $39
- The Business plan caps the account at 100 power users, so growth past that forces a jump to $39 per user
- Every published price requires annual payment
- The Ultimate tier is quoted rather than listed
Pricing, plan by plan
Bluebeam Revu
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu review.
Egnyte
$60/month- Team Collaboration$60/month
- File sync and sharing
- Team collaboration
- Mobile access
- EnterpriseFree
- Advanced governance
- Compliance controls
- API access
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 Egnyte if
- You need file sync and sharing.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
- You also want team collaboration.
Questions people ask
- Is Bluebeam Revu or Egnyte better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bluebeam Revu starts at On request and Egnyte at $60/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bluebeam Revu or Egnyte?
- Bluebeam Revu starts at On request and Egnyte at $60/month.
- Does Bluebeam Revu or Egnyte run on more platforms?
- Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android. Egnyte runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
- 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 Egnyte is typically brought in for.
- What can Bluebeam Revu do that Egnyte cannot?
- Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. Egnyte covers File sync and sharing, Team collaboration, Mobile access, Version control. Both handle Box, Dropbox, Data encryption, Access controls.