Construction & Architecture · head to head
BuildingConnected vs CMiC
BuildingConnected
Construction & Architecture
Preconstruction and bid management platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
CMiC
Construction & Architecture
Cloud-based construction management software
- From
- $300/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.; CMiC pricing is by quote only, with the site's Pricing link leading to a Get a Quote form and no rate, tier or minimum published
- They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Bid management, CMiC covers Project management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BuildingConnected and CMiC actually diverge.
| Attribute | BuildingConnected | CMiC |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $300/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 1982 | 1985 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction & Architecture).
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
- Access controls
Only in CMiC
- Project management
- Accounting
- Document management
- Job costing
- Field operations
- Microsoft 365
- SOC 2 compliance
- Role-based access
Both cover
- Procore
- Sage
- QuickBooks
- Data encryption
- Audit trails
- 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 CMiC
- Subcontractor prequalificationnot CMiC
- Bid analysisnot CMiC
- Vendor managementnot CMiC
CMiC
- Running construction accounting and financials as an ERP for a contractornot BuildingConnected
- Managing project documents, workflow and approvals alongside the general ledgernot BuildingConnected
- Analytics and reporting across a construction firm's projectsnot 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.
CMiC
- Pricing is by quote only, with the site's Pricing link leading to a Get a Quote form and no rate, tier or minimum published
- Functionality is split into separately named products including Construction Financials, Project Management, Workflow, Analytics, NEXUS and CONSTRUCT
Pricing, plan by plan
BuildingConnected
Free- Pro (Subcontractors)Free
- Bid opportunities
- ITB responses
- Company profile
- Pro (GCs)Free
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Bid leveling
CMiC
$300/month- Core$300/month
- Project management
- Accounting
- Document management
- EnterpriseFree
- Mobile field app
- Advanced analytics
- API access
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 CMiC if
- You need project management.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want accounting.
Questions people ask
- Is BuildingConnected or CMiC better?
- Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and CMiC at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or CMiC?
- BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BuildingConnected and $300/month for CMiC.
- Does BuildingConnected or CMiC 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. CMiC starts at $300/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 CMiC is typically brought in for.
- What can BuildingConnected do that CMiC cannot?
- BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. CMiC covers Project management, Accounting, Document management, Job costing. Both handle Procore, Sage, QuickBooks, Data encryption.