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BuildingConnected vs ProEst

BuildingConnected logo

BuildingConnected

Construction & Architecture

Preconstruction and bid management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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ProEst

Construction & Architecture

Cloud-based construction estimating software

From
$200/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.; ProEst proest.com/pricing/ redirects to construction.autodesk.com/pricing/proest, confirming ProEst is now sold exclusively as part of Autodesk Construction Cloud rather than as a standalone product.
  • They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Subcontractor network, ProEst covers Digital takeoff.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BuildingConnected and ProEst actually diverge.

Attributes where BuildingConnected and ProEst differ
AttributeBuildingConnectedProEst
Starting priceFree$200/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded19821996

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction & Architecture).

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

  • Subcontractor network
  • Prequalification
  • Bid leveling
  • Analytics
  • Autodesk Build
  • Autodesk Docs
  • Sage
  • Access controls

Only in ProEst

  • Digital takeoff
  • Cost databases
  • Proposal generation
  • Reporting
  • Sage 300
  • Foundation
  • Viewpoint
  • Cloud security

Both cover

  • Bid management
  • Procore
  • QuickBooks
  • 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 ProEst
  • Subcontractor prequalificationnot ProEst
  • Bid analysisnot ProEst
  • Vendor managementnot ProEst

ProEst

  • Project estimatingnot BuildingConnected
  • Bid managementnot BuildingConnected
  • Cost analysisnot BuildingConnected
  • Proposal creationnot 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.

ProEst

  • proest.com/pricing/ redirects to construction.autodesk.com/pricing/proest, confirming ProEst is now sold exclusively as part of Autodesk Construction Cloud rather than as a standalone product.

Pricing, plan by plan

BuildingConnected

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

ProEst

$200/month
  • ProEst Estimating$200/month
    • Digital takeoff
    • Pre-built assemblies
    • Bid management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced integrations
    • Custom assemblies
    • Multi-company

Which should you pick?

Choose BuildingConnected if

  • You need subcontractor network.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want prequalification.
BuildingConnected review

Choose ProEst if

  • You need digital takeoff.
  • You also want cost databases.
ProEst review

Questions people ask

Is BuildingConnected or ProEst better?
Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and ProEst at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or ProEst?
BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BuildingConnected and $200/month for ProEst.
Does BuildingConnected or ProEst run on more platforms?
BuildingConnected runs on Web, Ios, Android. ProEst runs on Web.
Can I use BuildingConnected for free?
Yes. BuildingConnected has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ProEst starts at $200/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 ProEst is typically brought in for.
What can BuildingConnected do that ProEst cannot?
BuildingConnected covers Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling, Analytics. ProEst covers Digital takeoff, Cost databases, Proposal generation, Reporting. Both handle Bid management, Procore, QuickBooks, Data encryption.
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