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BuildingConnected vs Oracle Aconex

BuildingConnected logo

BuildingConnected

Software

Preconstruction and bid management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Oracle Aconex logo

Oracle Aconex

Software

Cloud collaboration platform for construction and infrastructure projects

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.; Oracle Aconex listed on UK G-Cloud at £46 to £280 per user per month for Oracle Aconex, via reseller RPC UK Limited
  • They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Oracle Aconex covers Project collaboration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BuildingConnected and Oracle Aconex actually diverge.

Attributes where BuildingConnected and Oracle Aconex differ
AttributeBuildingConnectedOracle Aconex
Starting priceFree$500/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded19821977

Identical on both: 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
  • Analytics
  • Autodesk Build
  • Autodesk Docs
  • Sage

Only in Oracle Aconex

  • Project collaboration
  • Document management
  • Issue tracking
  • RFI management
  • Drawing management
  • Trimble Connect
  • Microsoft 365
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Procore
  • Data encryption
  • 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 Oracle Aconex
  • Subcontractor prequalificationnot Oracle Aconex
  • Bid analysisnot Oracle Aconex
  • Vendor managementnot Oracle Aconex

Oracle Aconex

  • Project collaborationnot BuildingConnected
  • Document managementnot BuildingConnected
  • Issue trackingnot BuildingConnected
  • Reportingnot 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.

Oracle Aconex

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £46 to £280 per user per month for Oracle Aconex, via reseller RPC UK Limited

Pricing, plan by plan

BuildingConnected

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

Oracle Aconex

$500/month
  • Standard$500/month
    • Project collaboration
    • Document management
    • Issue tracking
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom workflows
    • 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 Oracle Aconex if

  • You need project collaboration.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want document management.
Oracle Aconex review

Questions people ask

Is BuildingConnected or Oracle Aconex better?
Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and Oracle Aconex at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or Oracle Aconex?
BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BuildingConnected and $500/month for Oracle Aconex.
Does BuildingConnected or Oracle Aconex 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?
Yes. BuildingConnected has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Oracle Aconex 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 Oracle Aconex is typically brought in for.
What can BuildingConnected do that Oracle Aconex cannot?
BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. Oracle Aconex covers Project collaboration, Document management, Issue tracking, RFI management. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Audit trails, Web support.
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