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BuildingConnected vs Jonas Premier

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BuildingConnected

Software

Preconstruction and bid management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Jonas Premier

Software

Comprehensive ERP for construction and engineering companies

From
$500/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.; Jonas Premier priced per concurrent user license at $249/user/month (or $199/user/month on a longer term) as captured 2 February 2023, with a starting annual price of $30,000 for the higher tier
  • They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Jonas Premier covers Project management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BuildingConnected and Jonas Premier actually diverge.

Attributes where BuildingConnected and Jonas Premier differ
AttributeBuildingConnectedJonas Premier
Starting priceFree$500/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows
Founded19821996

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
  • Access controls

Only in Jonas Premier

  • Project management
  • Accounting
  • Job costing
  • Estimating
  • Equipment tracking
  • Microsoft 365
  • SOC 2 compliance
  • Role-based access

Both cover

  • Procore
  • Sage
  • QuickBooks
  • Data encryption
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

BuildingConnected

  • Bid solicitationnot Jonas Premier
  • Subcontractor prequalificationnot Jonas Premier
  • Bid analysisnot Jonas Premier
  • Vendor managementnot Jonas Premier

Jonas Premier

  • Financial managementnot BuildingConnected
  • Job costingnot BuildingConnected
  • Equipment trackingnot BuildingConnected
  • Payrollnot 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.

Jonas Premier

  • Priced per concurrent user license at $249/user/month (or $199/user/month on a longer term) as captured 2 February 2023, with a starting annual price of $30,000 for the higher tier

Pricing, plan by plan

BuildingConnected

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

Jonas Premier

$500/month
  • Core$500/month
    • Project management
    • Accounting
    • Job costing
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Equipment management
    • Payroll integration
    • Advanced reporting

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 Jonas Premier if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want accounting.
Jonas Premier review

Questions people ask

Is BuildingConnected or Jonas Premier better?
Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and Jonas Premier at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or Jonas Premier?
BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BuildingConnected and $500/month for Jonas Premier.
Does BuildingConnected or Jonas Premier run on more platforms?
BuildingConnected runs on Web, Ios, Android. Jonas Premier runs on Web, Windows.
Can I use BuildingConnected for free?
Yes. BuildingConnected has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Jonas Premier starts at $500/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 Jonas Premier is typically brought in for.
What can BuildingConnected do that Jonas Premier cannot?
BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. Jonas Premier covers Project management, Accounting, Job costing, Estimating. Both handle Procore, Sage, QuickBooks, Data encryption.
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