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Bluebeam Revu vs Trimble

Bluebeam Revu logo

Bluebeam Revu

Software

PDF markup and collaboration for construction

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Trimble logo

Trimble

Software

Construction and building information platform

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented; Trimble listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £30 to £50 per user per month for Viewpoint Field View, Trimble's construction field management product, submitted directly by Trimble UK Limited
  • They diverge on capability: Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Trimble covers Project management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Bluebeam Revu and Trimble differ
AttributeBluebeam RevuTrimble
Starting priceOn request$500/month
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20021978

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 Trimble

  • Project management
  • BIM collaboration
  • Document management
  • Field coordination
  • Analytics
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Oracle Aconex

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

Trimble

  • BIM collaborationnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Project coordinationnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Document managementnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Field operationsnot 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

Trimble

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £30 to £50 per user per month for Viewpoint Field View, Trimble's construction field management product, submitted directly by Trimble UK Limited

Pricing, plan by plan

Bluebeam Revu

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu review.

Trimble

$500/month
  • Connect$500/month
    • Project management
    • Collaboration
    • Document control
  • EnterpriseFree
    • BIM integration
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom workflows

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 Trimble if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want bim collaboration.
Trimble review

Questions people ask

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