Construction & Architecture · head to head
BuildingConnected vs e-Builder
BuildingConnected
Construction & Architecture
Preconstruction and bid management platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
e-Builder
Construction & Architecture
Construction project management and accounting software
- From
- $400/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.; e-Builder product was rebranded to Trimble Unity Construct and no pricing figures are published on the current product page, only a compare plans link
- They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Bid management, e-Builder covers Project management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BuildingConnected and e-Builder actually diverge.
| Attribute | BuildingConnected | e-Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $400/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 1982 | 2002 |
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 e-Builder
- Project management
- Document control
- Accounting
- RFI management
- Collaboration
- Microsoft 365
- SOC 2 compliance
- Role-based access
Both cover
- Procore
- Sage
- QuickBooks
- Data encryption
- 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 e-Builder
- Subcontractor prequalificationnot e-Builder
- Bid analysisnot e-Builder
- Vendor managementnot e-Builder
e-Builder
- Project managementnot BuildingConnected
- Document controlnot BuildingConnected
- Financial managementnot BuildingConnected
- Collaborationnot 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.
e-Builder
- Product was rebranded to Trimble Unity Construct and no pricing figures are published on the current product page, only a compare plans link
Pricing, plan by plan
BuildingConnected
Free- Pro (Subcontractors)Free
- Bid opportunities
- ITB responses
- Company profile
- Pro (GCs)Free
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Bid leveling
e-Builder
$400/month- Professional$400/month
- Project management
- Document control
- Accounting
- EnterpriseFree
- Advanced reporting
- Custom workflows
- 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 e-Builder if
- You need project management.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want document control.
Questions people ask
- Is BuildingConnected or e-Builder better?
- Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and e-Builder at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or e-Builder?
- BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BuildingConnected and $400/month for e-Builder.
- Does BuildingConnected or e-Builder 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. e-Builder starts at $400/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 e-Builder is typically brought in for.
- What can BuildingConnected do that e-Builder cannot?
- BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. e-Builder covers Project management, Document control, Accounting, RFI management. Both handle Procore, Sage, QuickBooks, Data encryption.