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CoConstruct vs eSUB

CoConstruct logo

CoConstruct

Software

Project management for custom home builders and remodelers

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
eSUB logo

eSUB

Software

Cloud-based mobile construction management platform

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CoConstruct coConstruct is being retired into Buildertrend, with the vendor stating the transition is entering its final phase and directing customers to migrate; eSUB limited to commercial subcontractors; not suitable for general contractors or non-construction industries
  • They diverge on capability: CoConstruct covers Project scheduling, eSUB covers Mobile task management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CoConstruct and eSUB actually diverge.

Attributes where CoConstruct and eSUB differ
AttributeCoConstructeSUB
Starting price$99/month$49/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
Founded20052010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 CoConstruct

  • Project scheduling
  • Estimating
  • Client communication
  • Selections management
  • Financial tracking
  • Xero
  • Zapier
  • Google Calendar

Only in eSUB

  • Mobile task management
  • Timesheet tracking
  • Photo documentation
  • Job costing
  • Field notes
  • Sage
  • Procore
  • Box

Both cover

  • QuickBooks
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

CoConstruct

  • Custom home building and remodeling project management for existing CoConstruct accountsnot eSUB
  • Migrating an existing CoConstruct project history onto Buildertrendnot eSUB

eSUB

  • Project management for commercial construction subcontractorsnot CoConstruct
  • Daily reports, RFIs, submittals and change orders from the fieldnot CoConstruct
  • Crew time capture on mobile devicesnot CoConstruct
  • Labour, job cost, equipment and material reportingnot CoConstruct
  • Centralised drawing and document managementnot CoConstruct

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CoConstruct

  • CoConstruct is being retired into Buildertrend, with the vendor stating the transition is entering its final phase and directing customers to migrate
  • No CoConstruct price, plan or minimum is published on its pricing page

eSUB

  • Limited to commercial subcontractors; not suitable for general contractors or non-construction industries
  • Custom pricing with no transparent public pricing makes budget planning difficult for prospective customers
  • Narrow candidate list with only one direct competitor (Procore) in the space
  • May have smaller feature set compared to enterprise construction platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

CoConstruct

$99/month
  • Essential$99/month
    • Project management
    • Scheduling
    • Client portal
  • Advanced$399/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Estimating
    • Selections
  • Complete$699/month
    • Everything in Advanced
    • Lead management
    • Proposals

eSUB

$49/month
  • Starter$49/month
    • Mobile task management
    • Timesheet tracking
    • Document management
  • Professional$99/month
    • Advanced scheduling
    • Accounting integration
    • Custom workflows

Which should you pick?

Choose CoConstruct if

  • You need project scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want estimating.
CoConstruct review

Choose eSUB if

  • You need mobile task management.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want timesheet tracking.
eSUB review

Questions people ask

Is CoConstruct or eSUB better?
Neither clearly leads. CoConstruct starts at $99/month and eSUB at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CoConstruct or eSUB?
CoConstruct starts at $99/month and eSUB at $49/month.
Does CoConstruct or eSUB run on more platforms?
CoConstruct runs on Web, Ios, Android. eSUB runs on iOS, Android, Web.
What is CoConstruct best used for?
CoConstruct is most often used for custom home building and remodeling project management for existing coconstruct accounts, migrating an existing coconstruct project history onto buildertrend. Of those, custom home building and remodeling project management for existing coconstruct accounts and migrating an existing coconstruct project history onto buildertrend are not what eSUB is typically brought in for.
What can CoConstruct do that eSUB cannot?
CoConstruct covers Project scheduling, Estimating, Client communication, Selections management. eSUB covers Mobile task management, Timesheet tracking, Photo documentation, Job costing. Both handle QuickBooks, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

eSUB: What is eSUB designed for and who is the primary user?

eSUB is a mobile-first construction management platform built exclusively for commercial subcontractors. It connects the field to the office through mobile apps and web interfaces for creating, tracking, and managing documents and daily activities.

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eSUB: What key features does eSUB Cloud include?

eSUB includes submittals, change orders, RFIs, daily reports, mobile app functionality, email integration, field notes, time cards, project management, document management, time tracking, and job costing capabilities.

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eSUB: Does eSUB offer a free trial?

Yes. eSUB offers a 14-day free trial as well as customized demos. The demo includes a 45-minute guided walkthrough in a staged demo project.

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eSUB: How does eSUB pricing work?

eSUB Cloud pricing depends on user count and modules required; quotes are provided on a customized basis. No implementation fees apply for standard scopes, and no per-job charges are assessed. Updates are included in the subscription.

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eSUB: What platforms does eSUB support?

eSUB offers mobile apps for both iOS and Android, as well as a web interface. The platform is designed mobile-first with field-focused functionality.

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