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Bluebeam Revu vs PlanGrid

Bluebeam Revu logo

Bluebeam Revu

Construction

PDF markup and collaboration for construction

From
$260/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PlanGrid logo

PlanGrid

Construction

Construction productivity software for the field

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bluebeam Revu hosting a Studio collaboration requires the $330 Core plan; the $260 Basics plan can only participate in one; PlanGrid autodesk states PlanGrid is no longer available for purchase by net-new customers, with new buyers directed to Forma Build
  • They diverge on capability: Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, PlanGrid covers Blueprint management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Bluebeam Revu and PlanGrid differ
AttributeBluebeam RevuPlanGrid
Starting price$260/year$39/month
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20021982

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction).

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
  • SharePoint
  • Document security

Only in PlanGrid

  • Blueprint management
  • Issue tracking
  • Photo documentation
  • Punch lists
  • RFI management
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Bluebeam
  • Cloud security

Both cover

  • Procore
  • Box
  • Dropbox
  • 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

  • Marking up and measuring construction drawings as PDFsnot PlanGrid
  • Overlaying and comparing drawing revisionsnot PlanGrid
  • Running takeoff quantities into Excel on the Complete plannot PlanGrid

PlanGrid

  • Giving field crews real-time access to construction plans, issues and photosnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Capturing site forms and photos from a tablet on a job sitenot Bluebeam Revu
  • Managing organization licences for a construction document appnot Bluebeam Revu

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bluebeam Revu

  • Hosting a Studio collaboration requires the $330 Core plan; the $260 Basics plan can only participate in one
  • Quantity Link with Excel and batch automation are held back to the $440 Complete plan
  • The $590 Max price is labelled introductory on the vendor's own pricing page, so it is not a settled rate

PlanGrid

  • Autodesk states PlanGrid is no longer available for purchase by net-new customers, with new buyers directed to Forma Build
  • PlanGrid access is now sold only through Forma Build, so pricing is set by the Forma Build subscription rather than PlanGrid itself
  • Mobile users must access PlanGrid projects through the Autodesk Forma mobile app rather than a standalone PlanGrid app
  • The PlanGrid desktop app requires Windows 10 or higher
  • The Admin Console for managing users and licences is a separate site restricted to designated organization admins

Pricing, plan by plan

Bluebeam Revu

$260/year
  • Basics$260/year
    • Per user, billed annually
    • PDF creation, viewing, editing and markups
    • Measure length and area
  • Core$330/year
    • Per user, billed annually
    • 2D and 3D PDF markup tools
    • Overlay and compare drawings
  • Complete$440/year
    • Per user, billed annually
    • Dynamic Fill measurements
    • Quantity Link with Excel
  • Max$590/year
    • Per user, billed annually, introductory pricing
    • AI drawing reviews and comparisons
    • AI multi-view stitching

PlanGrid

$39/month
  • Build$39/month
    • Sheet management
    • Issue tracking
    • RFIs
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations
    • Priority support

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 PlanGrid if

  • You need blueprint management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want issue tracking.
PlanGrid review

Questions people ask

Is Bluebeam Revu or PlanGrid better?
Neither clearly leads. Bluebeam Revu starts at $260/year and PlanGrid at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bluebeam Revu or PlanGrid?
Bluebeam Revu starts at $260/year and PlanGrid at $39/month.
Does Bluebeam Revu or PlanGrid run on more platforms?
Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android. PlanGrid runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Bluebeam Revu best used for?
Bluebeam Revu is most often used for marking up and measuring construction drawings as pdfs, overlaying and comparing drawing revisions, running takeoff quantities into excel on the complete plan. Of those, marking up and measuring construction drawings as pdfs and overlaying and comparing drawing revisions are not what PlanGrid is typically brought in for.
What can Bluebeam Revu do that PlanGrid cannot?
Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Issue tracking, Photo documentation, Punch lists. Both handle Procore, Box, Dropbox, Data encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bluebeam Revu: How much does Bluebeam Revu cost?

Bluebeam publishes four annual per user plans: Basics at $260, Core at $330, Complete at $440 and Max at $590 per user per year. Max is listed as introductory pricing.

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Bluebeam Revu: What is the difference between Bluebeam Basics and Core?

Core adds specialty markup tools for 2D and 3D PDFs, measurement of perimeters, counts, angles and volume, drawing overlay and comparison, CAD plug-ins, and the ability to host Studio collaborations rather than only join them.

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