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Bluebeam Revu vs Raken

Bluebeam Revu logo

Bluebeam Revu

Software

PDF markup and collaboration for construction

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Raken logo

Raken

Software

Daily reporting and field production tracking

From
$40/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented; Raken the Internet Archive's capture of Raken's pricing page on 13 December 2019 confirmed a 15-day free trial after which customers can purchase a paid plan or continue on a free Starter plan indefinitely, with annual billing saving 20% versus monthly; specific dollar figures per tier were not present in the captured page.
  • They diverge on capability: Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Raken covers Daily reporting.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Bluebeam Revu and Raken differ
AttributeBluebeam RevuRaken
Starting priceOn request$40/month
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20022014

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 Raken

  • Daily reporting
  • Photo documentation
  • Time tracking
  • Production tracking
  • Safety toolbox talks
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Sage
  • Foundation

Both cover

  • Procore
  • Data encryption
  • 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 Raken
  • Measurement and takeoff for bid preparationnot Raken
  • Real-time collaboration via Studio Sessionsnot Raken
  • Construction document managementnot Raken

Raken

  • Daily logsnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Field documentationnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Progress trackingnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Time managementnot 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

Raken

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Raken's pricing page on 13 December 2019 confirmed a 15-day free trial after which customers can purchase a paid plan or continue on a free Starter plan indefinitely, with annual billing saving 20% versus monthly; specific dollar figures per tier were not present in the captured page.

Pricing, plan by plan

Bluebeam Revu

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu review.

Raken

$40/month
  • Lite$40/month
    • Daily reports
    • Photo documentation
    • Time tracking
  • Pro$80/month
    • Everything in Lite
    • Production tracking
    • Toolbox talks
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom workflows
    • API access
    • SSO

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 Raken if

  • You need daily reporting.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want photo documentation.
Raken review

Questions people ask

Is Bluebeam Revu or Raken better?
Neither clearly leads. Bluebeam Revu starts at On request and Raken at $40/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bluebeam Revu or Raken?
Bluebeam Revu starts at On request and Raken at $40/month.
Does Bluebeam Revu or Raken run on more platforms?
Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android. Raken 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 Raken is typically brought in for.
What can Bluebeam Revu do that Raken cannot?
Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. Raken covers Daily reporting, Photo documentation, Time tracking, Production tracking. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Ios support, Android support.
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