Construction & Architecture · head to head
BuildingConnected vs Houzz Pro
BuildingConnected
Construction & Architecture
Preconstruction and bid management platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Houzz Pro
Construction & Architecture
Business management platform for home builders and remodelers
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- 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.; Houzz Pro the Pro plan includes only 1 seat and additional users cost $60 per user per month
- They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Houzz Pro covers Project management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BuildingConnected and Houzz Pro actually diverge.
| Attribute | BuildingConnected | Houzz Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Founded | 1982 | 2009 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
- Procore
Only in Houzz Pro
- Project management
- Client communication
- Portfolio management
- Lead management
- Budgeting
- Square
- Stripe
- Google Drive
Both cover
- QuickBooks
- 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 Houzz Pro
- Subcontractor prequalificationnot Houzz Pro
- Bid analysisnot Houzz Pro
- Vendor managementnot Houzz Pro
Houzz Pro
- Generating remodeling and design leads from a Houzz professional profilenot BuildingConnected
- Producing estimates, proposals and change orders for residential design and build projectsnot BuildingConnected
- Running client-facing selection boards and 3D floor plans for interior designersnot 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.
Houzz Pro
- The Pro plan includes only 1 seat and additional users cost $60 per user per month
- Plans are gated by annual project volume, with Pro limited to up to $500,000, Custom covering $500,000 to $5M and Enterprise required above $5M
- Advertising packages are a separate add-on starting at $499 per month on top of the software subscription
- No monthly subscription price for any tier is shown on the pricing page
- Takeoffs, scheduling, selections boards, daily logs, budgets, bid management, change orders and financial reporting are not in the free basic plan
Pricing, plan by plan
BuildingConnected
Free- Pro (Subcontractors)Free
- Bid opportunities
- ITB responses
- Company profile
- Pro (GCs)Free
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Bid leveling
Houzz Pro
Free- FreeFree
- Portfolio showcase
- Lead generation
- Basic profile
- Plus$39/month
- Advanced portfolio
- Lead management
- Client communication
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 Houzz Pro if
- You need project management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want client communication.
Questions people ask
- Is BuildingConnected or Houzz Pro better?
- Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and Houzz Pro at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or Houzz Pro?
- BuildingConnected starts at Free and Houzz Pro at Free.
- Does BuildingConnected or Houzz Pro 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?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Houzz Pro is typically brought in for.
- What can BuildingConnected do that Houzz Pro cannot?
- BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. Houzz Pro covers Project management, Client communication, Portfolio management, Lead management. Both handle QuickBooks, Web support, Ios support, Android support.