Software · head to head
BuildingConnected vs Procore
BuildingConnected
Software
Preconstruction and bid management platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
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.; Procore pricing based on Annual Construction Volume (ACV) requires custom quote—no fixed public pricing available
- They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Procore covers Project management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BuildingConnected and Procore actually diverge.
| Attribute | BuildingConnected | Procore |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 1982 | 2002 |
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
- Procore
Only in Procore
- Project management
- Quality & safety
- Financial management
- Resource management
- Document control
- Microsoft 365
- Box
- DocuSign
Both cover
- Sage
- QuickBooks
- 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 Procore
- Subcontractor prequalificationnot Procore
- Bid analysisnot Procore
- Vendor managementnot Procore
Procore
- Construction project management and collaborationnot BuildingConnected
- Field productivity and site communicationnot BuildingConnected
- Quality and safety managementnot BuildingConnected
- Financial and accounting management for constructionnot 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.
Procore
- Pricing based on Annual Construction Volume (ACV) requires custom quote—no fixed public pricing available
- Field Productivity product uses FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) pricing model rather than standard ACV, adding complexity to cost estimation
- Requires direct sales contact for pricing; not available for self-service selection
Pricing, plan by plan
BuildingConnected
Free- Pro (Subcontractors)Free
- Bid opportunities
- ITB responses
- Company profile
- Pro (GCs)Free
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Bid leveling
Procore
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Procore review.
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 Procore if
- You need project management.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want quality & safety.
Questions people ask
- Is BuildingConnected or Procore better?
- Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and Procore at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or Procore?
- BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BuildingConnected and On request for Procore.
- Does BuildingConnected or Procore run on more platforms?
- BuildingConnected runs on Web, Ios, Android. Procore runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use BuildingConnected for free?
- Yes. BuildingConnected has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Procore starts at On request.
- 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 Procore is typically brought in for.
- What can BuildingConnected do that Procore cannot?
- BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. Procore covers Project management, Quality & safety, Financial management, Resource management. Both handle Sage, QuickBooks, Data encryption, Audit trails.