Construction & Architecture · head to head
BuildingConnected vs ConstructConnect
BuildingConnected
Construction & Architecture
Preconstruction and bid management platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
ConstructConnect
Construction & Architecture
Construction bidding and project leads platform
- From
- $99/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.; ConstructConnect project Intelligence is priced per market at $129 per month for Starter and from $199 per month for Professional, so covering more geographic markets multiplies the cost
- They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Subcontractor network, ConstructConnect covers Project leads.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BuildingConnected and ConstructConnect actually diverge.
| Attribute | BuildingConnected | ConstructConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $99/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
- Subcontractor network
- Prequalification
- Bid leveling
- Analytics
- Autodesk Build
- Autodesk Docs
- SSO
- Audit trails
Only in ConstructConnect
- Project leads
- Digital plan rooms
- Takeoff tools
- Network building
- Bluebeam
- PlanSwift
- Secure storage
Both cover
- Bid management
- Procore
- Sage
- QuickBooks
- Data encryption
- Access controls
- 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 ConstructConnect
- Subcontractor prequalificationnot ConstructConnect
- Bid analysisnot ConstructConnect
- Vendor managementnot ConstructConnect
ConstructConnect
- Finding construction project leads and bid opportunities in chosen marketsnot BuildingConnected
- Performing digital quantity takeoff for bid preparationnot BuildingConnected
- Subcontractors tracking which general contractors are bidding which 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.
ConstructConnect
- Project Intelligence is priced per market at $129 per month for Starter and from $199 per month for Professional, so covering more geographic markets multiplies the cost
- Premium Project Intelligence pricing is custom and requires contacting sales
- Takeoff is billed per seat per year at $1,200 for Starter and $2,200 for Professional and is priced separately from Project Intelligence
Pricing, plan by plan
BuildingConnected
Free- Pro (Subcontractors)Free
- Bid opportunities
- ITB responses
- Company profile
- Pro (GCs)Free
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Bid leveling
ConstructConnect
$99/month- Essential$99/month
- Project leads
- Plan viewing
- Basic search
- Professional$199/month
- Advanced search
- Takeoff tools
- Bid management
- EnterpriseFree
- Team access
- API integration
- Custom reports
Which should you pick?
Choose BuildingConnected if
- You need subcontractor network.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want prequalification.
Choose ConstructConnect if
- You need project leads.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want digital plan rooms.
Questions people ask
- Is BuildingConnected or ConstructConnect better?
- Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and ConstructConnect at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or ConstructConnect?
- BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BuildingConnected and $99/month for ConstructConnect.
- Does BuildingConnected or ConstructConnect 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. ConstructConnect starts at $99/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 ConstructConnect is typically brought in for.
- What can BuildingConnected do that ConstructConnect cannot?
- BuildingConnected covers Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling, Analytics. ConstructConnect covers Project leads, Digital plan rooms, Takeoff tools, Network building. Both handle Bid management, Procore, Sage, QuickBooks.