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Bluebeam Revu vs Oracle Aconex

Bluebeam Revu logo

Bluebeam Revu

Software

PDF markup and collaboration for construction

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Oracle Aconex logo

Oracle Aconex

Software

Cloud collaboration platform for construction and infrastructure projects

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented; Oracle Aconex listed on UK G-Cloud at £46 to £280 per user per month for Oracle Aconex, via reseller RPC UK Limited
  • They diverge on capability: Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Oracle Aconex covers Project collaboration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bluebeam Revu and Oracle Aconex actually diverge.

Attributes where Bluebeam Revu and Oracle Aconex differ
AttributeBluebeam RevuOracle Aconex
Starting priceOn request$500/month
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20021977

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 Oracle Aconex

  • Project collaboration
  • Document management
  • Issue tracking
  • RFI management
  • Drawing management
  • Trimble Connect
  • Microsoft 365
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Procore
  • 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 Oracle Aconex
  • Measurement and takeoff for bid preparationnot Oracle Aconex
  • Real-time collaboration via Studio Sessionsnot Oracle Aconex
  • Construction document managementnot Oracle Aconex

Oracle Aconex

  • Project collaborationnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Document managementnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Issue trackingnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Reportingnot 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

Oracle Aconex

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £46 to £280 per user per month for Oracle Aconex, via reseller RPC UK Limited

Pricing, plan by plan

Bluebeam Revu

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu review.

Oracle Aconex

$500/month
  • Standard$500/month
    • Project collaboration
    • Document management
    • Issue tracking
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom workflows
    • 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.
Bluebeam Revu review

Choose Oracle Aconex if

  • You need project collaboration.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want document management.
Oracle Aconex review

Questions people ask

Is Bluebeam Revu or Oracle Aconex better?
Neither clearly leads. Bluebeam Revu starts at On request and Oracle Aconex at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bluebeam Revu or Oracle Aconex?
Bluebeam Revu starts at On request and Oracle Aconex at $500/month.
Does Bluebeam Revu or Oracle Aconex run on more platforms?
Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android. Oracle Aconex 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 Oracle Aconex is typically brought in for.
What can Bluebeam Revu do that Oracle Aconex cannot?
Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. Oracle Aconex covers Project collaboration, Document management, Issue tracking, RFI management. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Audit trails, Ios support.
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