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BuildingConnected vs InEight

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BuildingConnected

Software

Preconstruction and bid management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
InEight logo

InEight

Software

Enterprise construction software platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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.; InEight a wide set of separate modules, including Control, Contract, Estimate, Schedule, Document and Model, so a working setup means choosing several
  • They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Bid management, InEight covers Project controls.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BuildingConnected and InEight actually diverge.

Attributes where BuildingConnected and InEight differ
AttributeBuildingConnectedInEight
Starting priceFree$1000/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows
Founded19822006

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
  • Sage

Only in InEight

  • Project controls
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Risk management
  • Financial reporting
  • Document management
  • Oracle EBS
  • SAP
  • Microsoft 365

Both cover

  • Procore
  • Data encryption
  • Audit trails
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BuildingConnected

  • Bid solicitationnot InEight
  • Subcontractor prequalificationnot InEight
  • Bid analysisnot InEight
  • Vendor managementnot InEight

InEight

  • Cost control and forecasting on large capital projectsnot BuildingConnected
  • Estimating and bid preparationnot BuildingConnected
  • Contract and change order managementnot BuildingConnected
  • Field progress and completions trackingnot BuildingConnected
  • Document control across an engineering projectnot 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.

InEight

  • A wide set of separate modules, including Control, Contract, Estimate, Schedule, Document and Model, so a working setup means choosing several
  • Prices are not published; enterprise deals are custom and per-user purchasing goes through a separate portal
  • Built for capital projects in construction, energy and mining rather than general project work

Pricing, plan by plan

BuildingConnected

Free
  • Pro (Subcontractors)Free
    • Bid opportunities
    • ITB responses
    • Company profile
  • Pro (GCs)Free
    • Bid management
    • Subcontractor network
    • Bid leveling

InEight

$1000/month
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Project controls
    • Planning
    • Risk management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom workflows
    • Multi-project 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.
BuildingConnected review

Choose InEight if

  • You need project controls.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want planning and scheduling.
InEight review

Questions people ask

Is BuildingConnected or InEight better?
Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and InEight at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or InEight?
BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BuildingConnected and $1000/month for InEight.
Does BuildingConnected or InEight run on more platforms?
BuildingConnected runs on Web, Ios, Android. InEight runs on Web, Windows.
Can I use BuildingConnected for free?
Yes. BuildingConnected has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. InEight starts at $1000/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 InEight is typically brought in for.
What can BuildingConnected do that InEight cannot?
BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. InEight covers Project controls, Planning and scheduling, Risk management, Financial reporting. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Audit trails, Web support.
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