Construction & Architecture · head to head
BuildingConnected vs Autodesk Construction Cloud
BuildingConnected
Construction & Architecture
Preconstruction and bid management platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Autodesk Construction Cloud
Construction & Architecture
Unified platform for construction project delivery
- From
- $85/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only BuildingConnected has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: BuildingConnected the Internet Archive's capture of BuildingConnected's homepage on 16 December 2019 named three distinct network tools, BC Pro, TradeTapp, and Bid Board Pro, each sold via demo request or free trial with no price figure published; the product is now owned by Autodesk.; Autodesk Construction Cloud autodesk Construction Cloud has been rebranded as Autodesk Forma and the ACC product names have changed, so existing documentation and training refer to superseded names
- They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BuildingConnected and Autodesk Construction Cloud actually diverge.
| Attribute | BuildingConnected | Autodesk Construction Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $85/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction & Architecture), founded (1982).
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 BuildingConnected
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Prequalification
- Bid leveling
- Analytics
- Autodesk Build
- Autodesk Docs
- Procore
Only in Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Document management
- Model coordination
- Project management
- Cost management
- Field execution
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Navisworks
Both cover
- Data encryption
- SSO
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
BuildingConnected
- Bid solicitationnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Subcontractor prequalificationnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Bid analysisnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Vendor managementnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Managing construction documents, RFIs and submittals across a project teamnot BuildingConnected
- Preconstruction bid management, takeoff and estimatingnot BuildingConnected
- Model coordination and clash detection between design disciplinesnot BuildingConnected
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
BuildingConnected
- The Internet Archive's capture of BuildingConnected's homepage on 16 December 2019 named three distinct network tools, BC Pro, TradeTapp, and Bid Board Pro, each sold via demo request or free trial with no price figure published; the product is now owned by Autodesk.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Autodesk Construction Cloud has been rebranded as Autodesk Forma and the ACC product names have changed, so existing documentation and training refer to superseded names
- All three bundles (Model Management, Preconstruction and Construction Operations) are sold by Get a Quote with no published price
- Capability is split across separate bundles, so a firm needing preconstruction and construction operations buys two bundles
- Pricing is described as user, project and account-based rather than a single published per-seat rate
- The money-back guarantee is limited to 30 days
- Expert support hours are 24 hours a day Monday to Friday, so weekends are not covered
Pricing, plan by plan
BuildingConnected
Free- Pro (Subcontractors)Free
- Bid opportunities
- ITB responses
- Company profile
- Pro (GCs)Free
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Bid leveling
Autodesk Construction Cloud
$85/month- Autodesk Docs$85/month
- Document management
- Model coordination
- Design collaboration
- Autodesk Build$175/month
- Project management
- Quality control
- Cost management
- Full PlatformFree
- Complete ACC access
- All products
- Enterprise features
Which should you pick?
Choose BuildingConnected if
- You need bid management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want subcontractor network.
Choose Autodesk Construction Cloud if
- You need document management.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want model coordination.
Questions people ask
- Is BuildingConnected or Autodesk Construction Cloud better?
- Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and Autodesk Construction Cloud at $85/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or Autodesk Construction Cloud?
- BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BuildingConnected and $85/month for Autodesk Construction Cloud.
- Does BuildingConnected or Autodesk Construction Cloud run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use BuildingConnected for free?
- Yes. BuildingConnected has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Autodesk Construction Cloud starts at $85/month.
- What is BuildingConnected best used for?
- BuildingConnected is most often used for bid solicitation, subcontractor prequalification, bid analysis, vendor management. Of those, bid solicitation and subcontractor prequalification are not what Autodesk Construction Cloud is typically brought in for.
- What can BuildingConnected do that Autodesk Construction Cloud cannot?
- BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management, Model coordination, Project management, Cost management. Both handle Data encryption, SSO, Web support, Ios support.