Software · head to head
BuildingConnected vs iAuditor by SafetyCulture
BuildingConnected
Software
Preconstruction and bid management platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
iAuditor by SafetyCulture
Software
Mobile inspection and safety management platform
- 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.; iAuditor by SafetyCulture the free plan is limited to 10 users and 5 active templates
- They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Bid management, iAuditor by SafetyCulture covers Digital inspections.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BuildingConnected and iAuditor by SafetyCulture actually diverge.
| Attribute | BuildingConnected | iAuditor by SafetyCulture |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 | 2004 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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
- Autodesk Build
- Autodesk Docs
- Sage
- QuickBooks
Only in iAuditor by SafetyCulture
- Digital inspections
- Safety audits
- Issue tracking
- Corrective actions
- Microsoft Teams
- Slack
- Zapier
- Power BI
Both cover
- Analytics
- Procore
- Data encryption
- Access controls
- 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 iAuditor by SafetyCulture
- Subcontractor prequalificationnot iAuditor by SafetyCulture
- Bid analysisnot iAuditor by SafetyCulture
- Vendor managementnot iAuditor by SafetyCulture
iAuditor by SafetyCulture
- Running site inspections and safety checklists from a mobile devicenot BuildingConnected
- Reporting on workplace incidents, audits and corrective actionsnot 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.
iAuditor by SafetyCulture
- The free plan is limited to 10 users and 5 active templates
- AI credits are metered per seat per month, at 300 on free, 500 on Premium and 800 on Enterprise
- Unlimited templates and advanced analytics require Premium at $24 per seat per month billed annually
- Paying monthly rather than annually raises Premium from $24 to $29 per seat
- The 99.9% uptime commitment and 24/7 support are Enterprise only
Pricing, plan by plan
BuildingConnected
Free- Pro (Subcontractors)Free
- Bid opportunities
- ITB responses
- Company profile
- Pro (GCs)Free
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Bid leveling
iAuditor by SafetyCulture
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited inspections
- Basic templates
- Photo capture
- Premium$19/month
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
- Integrations
- EnterpriseFree
- SSO
- API access
- Dedicated support
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 iAuditor by SafetyCulture if
- You need digital inspections.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want safety audits.
Questions people ask
- Is BuildingConnected or iAuditor by SafetyCulture better?
- Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and iAuditor by SafetyCulture at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or iAuditor by SafetyCulture?
- BuildingConnected starts at Free and iAuditor by SafetyCulture at Free.
- Does BuildingConnected or iAuditor by SafetyCulture 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 iAuditor by SafetyCulture is typically brought in for.
- What can BuildingConnected do that iAuditor by SafetyCulture cannot?
- BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. iAuditor by SafetyCulture covers Digital inspections, Safety audits, Issue tracking, Corrective actions. Both handle Analytics, Procore, Data encryption, Access controls.