Software · head to head
BuildingConnected vs Autodesk Revit
BuildingConnected
Software
Preconstruction and bid management platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Autodesk Revit
Software
BIM software for architects and engineers
- From
- $29/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 Revit autodesk Revit single-user commercial subscription is $2,910 USD per year ($365/month), with a 3-year term totaling $8,730, per Autodesk's own checkout pricing data embedded in the site (archived subscribe page, 2023).
- They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Autodesk Revit covers BIM modeling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BuildingConnected and Autodesk Revit actually diverge.
| Attribute | BuildingConnected | Autodesk Revit |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $29/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Windows |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), 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 Revit
- BIM modeling
- Parametric components
- Collaboration
- Documentation
- Rendering
- Structural analysis
- MEP design
- Cloud worksharing
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
BuildingConnected
- Bid solicitationnot Autodesk Revit
- Subcontractor prequalificationnot Autodesk Revit
- Bid analysisnot Autodesk Revit
- Vendor managementnot Autodesk Revit
Autodesk Revit
- Building designnot BuildingConnected
- Construction documentationnot BuildingConnected
- BIM coordinationnot 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 Revit
- Autodesk Revit single-user commercial subscription is $2,910 USD per year ($365/month), with a 3-year term totaling $8,730, per Autodesk's own checkout pricing data embedded in the site (archived subscribe page, 2023).
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 Revit
$29/month- Revit$2545/month
- Full BIM capabilities
- Collaboration tools
- AEC Collection$2975/month
- Revit + AutoCAD + Civil 3D + more
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 Revit if
- You need bim modeling.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want parametric components.
Questions people ask
- Is BuildingConnected or Autodesk Revit better?
- Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and Autodesk Revit at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or Autodesk Revit?
- BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BuildingConnected and $29/month for Autodesk Revit.
- Does BuildingConnected or Autodesk Revit run on more platforms?
- BuildingConnected runs on Web, Ios, Android. Autodesk Revit runs on Windows.
- Can I use BuildingConnected for free?
- Yes. BuildingConnected has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Autodesk Revit starts at $29/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 Revit is typically brought in for.
- What can BuildingConnected do that Autodesk Revit cannot?
- BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. Autodesk Revit covers BIM modeling, Parametric components, Collaboration, Documentation.