Software · head to head
BuildingConnected vs Egnyte
BuildingConnected
Software
Preconstruction and bid management platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Egnyte
Software
Cloud-based file management and collaboration platform
- From
- $60/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.; Egnyte storage is allocated per plan rather than per user, at 100 GB on Business and 150 GB on every tier above it
- They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Egnyte covers File sync and sharing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BuildingConnected and Egnyte actually diverge.
| Attribute | BuildingConnected | Egnyte |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $60/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Ios, Android, Windows |
| Founded | 1982 | 2007 |
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
- Procore
Only in Egnyte
- File sync and sharing
- Team collaboration
- Mobile access
- Version control
- Microsoft 365
- Slack
- Box
- Dropbox
Both cover
- 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 Egnyte
- Subcontractor prequalificationnot Egnyte
- Bid analysisnot Egnyte
- Vendor managementnot Egnyte
Egnyte
- Managing and syncing files across an organisation with governance controlsnot BuildingConnected
- Sharing large project files with external collaboratorsnot 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.
Egnyte
- Storage is allocated per plan rather than per user, at 100 GB on Business and 150 GB on every tier above it
- That means Elite at $48 per user per month carries the same 150 GB as Enterprise Lite at $39
- The Business plan caps the account at 100 power users, so growth past that forces a jump to $39 per user
- Every published price requires annual payment
- The Ultimate tier is quoted rather than listed
Pricing, plan by plan
BuildingConnected
Free- Pro (Subcontractors)Free
- Bid opportunities
- ITB responses
- Company profile
- Pro (GCs)Free
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Bid leveling
Egnyte
$60/month- Team Collaboration$60/month
- File sync and sharing
- Team collaboration
- Mobile access
- EnterpriseFree
- Advanced governance
- Compliance controls
- 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 Egnyte if
- You need file sync and sharing.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
- You also want team collaboration.
Questions people ask
- Is BuildingConnected or Egnyte better?
- Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and Egnyte at $60/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or Egnyte?
- BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BuildingConnected and $60/month for Egnyte.
- Does BuildingConnected or Egnyte run on more platforms?
- BuildingConnected runs on Web, Ios, Android. Egnyte runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
- Can I use BuildingConnected for free?
- Yes. BuildingConnected has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Egnyte starts at $60/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 Egnyte is typically brought in for.
- What can BuildingConnected do that Egnyte cannot?
- BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. Egnyte covers File sync and sharing, Team collaboration, Mobile access, Version control. Both handle Data encryption, Access controls, Web support, Ios support.