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BuildingConnected vs Nutshell

BuildingConnected logo

BuildingConnected

Construction & Architecture

Preconstruction and bid management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nutshell logo

Nutshell

Proposal & Quote

Easy CRM for small businesses

From
$30/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.; Nutshell aI usage is metered as outcomes per user per month, from 10 on Foundation to 150 on Enterprise
  • They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Nutshell covers Contact management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BuildingConnected and Nutshell actually diverge.

Attributes where BuildingConnected and Nutshell differ
AttributeBuildingConnectedNutshell
Starting priceFree$30/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
CategoryConstruction & ArchitectureProposal & Quote
Founded19822009

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Nutshell

  • Contact management
  • Lead tracking
  • Pipeline management
  • Email integration
  • Task management
  • Reporting
  • Zapier
  • Gmail

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

BuildingConnected

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

Nutshell

  • Sales CRM with pipeline management and email syncnot BuildingConnected
  • Running outbound sequences and marketing from the same contact recordsnot 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.

Nutshell

  • AI usage is metered as outcomes per user per month, from 10 on Foundation to 150 on Enterprise
  • Custom pipelines are rationed by plan, at 5 on Pro and 10 on Business, with unlimited only on Enterprise at $79 per user per month
  • Sales automation and advanced reporting require the Pro plan at $42 per user per month
  • Four separate add ons sit on top of the seat price: marketing at $49 a month, engagement at $16 per user, prospecting at $37 and proposals at $79
  • SSO and SQL data access 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

Nutshell

$30/month
  • Standard$30/month
    • Contact management
    • Pipeline tracking
    • Basic automation
  • Pro$50/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Advanced automation
    • Forecasting
  • Plus$100/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced customization
    • 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.
BuildingConnected review

Choose Nutshell if

  • You need contact management.
  • You also want lead tracking.
Nutshell review

Questions people ask

Is BuildingConnected or Nutshell better?
Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and Nutshell at $30/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or Nutshell?
BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BuildingConnected and $30/month for Nutshell.
Does BuildingConnected or Nutshell run on more platforms?
BuildingConnected runs on Web, Ios, Android. Nutshell runs on Web.
Can I use BuildingConnected for free?
Yes. BuildingConnected has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nutshell starts at $30/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 Nutshell is typically brought in for.
What can BuildingConnected do that Nutshell cannot?
BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. Nutshell covers Contact management, Lead tracking, Pipeline management, Email integration. Both handle Web support.
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