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BuildingConnected vs Bluebeam Revu

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BuildingConnected

Software

Preconstruction and bid management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Bluebeam Revu logo

Bluebeam Revu

Software

PDF markup and collaboration for construction

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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.; Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented
  • They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where BuildingConnected and Bluebeam Revu differ
AttributeBuildingConnectedBluebeam Revu
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android
Founded19822002

Identical on both: 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 BuildingConnected

  • Bid management
  • Subcontractor network
  • Prequalification
  • Bid leveling
  • Analytics
  • Autodesk Build
  • Autodesk Docs
  • Sage

Only in Bluebeam Revu

  • PDF markup
  • Document creation
  • Measurement tools
  • Cloud collaboration
  • Takeoffs
  • PlanGrid
  • Box
  • Dropbox

Both cover

  • Procore
  • Data encryption
  • Access controls
  • Audit trails
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BuildingConnected

  • Bid solicitationnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Subcontractor prequalificationnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Bid analysisnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Vendor managementnot Bluebeam Revu

Bluebeam Revu

  • PDF markup and collaboration on construction documentsnot BuildingConnected
  • Measurement and takeoff for bid preparationnot BuildingConnected
  • Real-time collaboration via Studio Sessionsnot BuildingConnected
  • Construction document managementnot 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.

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

Pricing, plan by plan

BuildingConnected

Free
  • Pro (Subcontractors)Free
    • Bid opportunities
    • ITB responses
    • Company profile
  • Pro (GCs)Free
    • Bid management
    • Subcontractor network
    • Bid leveling

Bluebeam Revu

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu review.

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.
BuildingConnected review

Choose Bluebeam Revu if

  • You need pdf markup.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want document creation.
Bluebeam Revu review

Questions people ask

Is BuildingConnected or Bluebeam Revu better?
Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and Bluebeam Revu at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or Bluebeam Revu?
BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BuildingConnected and On request for Bluebeam Revu.
Does BuildingConnected or Bluebeam Revu run on more platforms?
BuildingConnected runs on Web, Ios, Android. Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use BuildingConnected for free?
Yes. BuildingConnected has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bluebeam Revu starts at On request.
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 Bluebeam Revu is typically brought in for.
What can BuildingConnected do that Bluebeam Revu cannot?
BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Access controls, Audit trails.
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