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BuildingConnected vs Trimble

BuildingConnected logo

BuildingConnected

Software

Preconstruction and bid management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Trimble logo

Trimble

Software

Construction and building information platform

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.; Trimble listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £30 to £50 per user per month for Viewpoint Field View, Trimble's construction field management product, submitted directly by Trimble UK Limited
  • They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Trimble covers Project management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BuildingConnected and Trimble actually diverge.

Attributes where BuildingConnected and Trimble differ
AttributeBuildingConnectedTrimble
Starting priceFree$500/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded19821978

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
  • Autodesk Build
  • Autodesk Docs
  • Sage
  • QuickBooks

Only in Trimble

  • Project management
  • BIM collaboration
  • Document management
  • Field coordination
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Oracle Aconex
  • SOC 2 compliance

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Procore
  • Data encryption
  • 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 Trimble
  • Subcontractor prequalificationnot Trimble
  • Bid analysisnot Trimble
  • Vendor managementnot Trimble

Trimble

  • BIM collaborationnot BuildingConnected
  • Project coordinationnot BuildingConnected
  • Document managementnot BuildingConnected
  • Field operationsnot 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.

Trimble

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £30 to £50 per user per month for Viewpoint Field View, Trimble's construction field management product, submitted directly by Trimble 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

Trimble

$500/month
  • Connect$500/month
    • Project management
    • Collaboration
    • Document control
  • EnterpriseFree
    • BIM integration
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom workflows

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 Trimble if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want bim collaboration.
Trimble review

Questions people ask

Is BuildingConnected or Trimble better?
Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and Trimble at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or Trimble?
BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BuildingConnected and $500/month for Trimble.
Does BuildingConnected or Trimble 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. Trimble 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 Trimble is typically brought in for.
What can BuildingConnected do that Trimble cannot?
BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. Trimble covers Project management, BIM collaboration, Document management, Field coordination. Both handle Analytics, Procore, Data encryption, Web support.
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