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BuildingConnected vs Sage Estimating

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BuildingConnected

Software

Preconstruction and bid management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sage Estimating logo

Sage Estimating

Software

Professional construction cost estimating software

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only BuildingConnected has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Sage Estimating covers Cost estimation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BuildingConnected and Sage Estimating actually diverge.

Attributes where BuildingConnected and Sage Estimating differ
AttributeBuildingConnectedSage Estimating
Starting priceFree$250/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows
Founded19821981

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
  • Procore

Only in Sage Estimating

  • Cost estimation
  • Digital takeoff
  • Cost databases
  • Bid analysis
  • Reporting
  • Sage 100 Contractor
  • Sage 300 CRE
  • Sage Intacct

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Access controls
  • Audit trails

What people use each for

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

BuildingConnected

  • Bid solicitationnot Sage Estimating
  • Subcontractor prequalificationnot Sage Estimating
  • Bid analysisnot Sage Estimating
  • Vendor managementnot Sage Estimating

Sage Estimating

  • Project estimatingnot BuildingConnected
  • Bid preparationnot BuildingConnected
  • Cost trackingnot BuildingConnected
  • Budget analysisnot 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.

Sage Estimating

Nothing recorded yet. See the Sage Estimating review.

Pricing, plan by plan

BuildingConnected

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

Sage Estimating

$250/month
  • Sage Estimating$250/month
    • Cost databases
    • Digital takeoff
    • Assemblies
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Multi-user
    • Advanced databases
    • Custom 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 Sage Estimating if

  • You need cost estimation.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want digital takeoff.
Sage Estimating review

Questions people ask

Is BuildingConnected or Sage Estimating better?
Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and Sage Estimating at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or Sage Estimating?
BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BuildingConnected and $250/month for Sage Estimating.
Does BuildingConnected or Sage Estimating run on more platforms?
BuildingConnected runs on Web, Ios, Android. Sage Estimating runs on Windows.
Can I use BuildingConnected for free?
Yes. BuildingConnected has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sage Estimating starts at $250/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 Sage Estimating is typically brought in for.
What can BuildingConnected do that Sage Estimating cannot?
BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. Sage Estimating covers Cost estimation, Digital takeoff, Cost databases, Bid analysis. Both handle Data encryption, Access controls, Audit trails.
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