Construction & Architecture · head to head
ConstructConnect vs eSUB
ConstructConnect
Construction & Architecture
Construction bidding and project leads platform
- From
- $99/month
- Rated
- -
eSUB
Construction & Architecture
Cloud-based mobile construction management platform
- From
- $49/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: ConstructConnect project Intelligence is priced per market at $129 per month for Starter and from $199 per month for Professional, so covering more geographic markets multiplies the cost; eSUB limited to commercial subcontractors; not suitable for general contractors or non-construction industries
- They diverge on capability: ConstructConnect covers Project leads, eSUB covers Mobile task management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ConstructConnect and eSUB actually diverge.
| Attribute | ConstructConnect | eSUB |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99/month | $49/month |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | iOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 1985 | 2010 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 ConstructConnect
- Project leads
- Digital plan rooms
- Bid management
- Takeoff tools
- Network building
- Bluebeam
- PlanSwift
- Data encryption
Only in eSUB
- Mobile task management
- Timesheet tracking
- Photo documentation
- Job costing
- Field notes
- Box
- SSL encryption
- Data backup
Both cover
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- Procore
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ConstructConnect
- Finding construction project leads and bid opportunities in chosen marketsnot eSUB
- Performing digital quantity takeoff for bid preparationnot eSUB
- Subcontractors tracking which general contractors are bidding which projectsnot eSUB
eSUB
- Project management for commercial construction subcontractorsnot ConstructConnect
- Daily reports, RFIs, submittals and change orders from the fieldnot ConstructConnect
- Crew time capture on mobile devicesnot ConstructConnect
- Labour, job cost, equipment and material reportingnot ConstructConnect
- Centralised drawing and document managementnot ConstructConnect
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
ConstructConnect
- Project Intelligence is priced per market at $129 per month for Starter and from $199 per month for Professional, so covering more geographic markets multiplies the cost
- Premium Project Intelligence pricing is custom and requires contacting sales
- Takeoff is billed per seat per year at $1,200 for Starter and $2,200 for Professional and is priced separately from Project Intelligence
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
ConstructConnect
$99/month- Essential$99/month
- Project leads
- Plan viewing
- Basic search
- Professional$199/month
- Advanced search
- Takeoff tools
- Bid management
- EnterpriseFree
- Team access
- API integration
- Custom reports
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 ConstructConnect if
- You need project leads.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want digital plan rooms.
Choose eSUB if
- You need mobile task management.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want timesheet tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is ConstructConnect or eSUB better?
- Neither clearly leads. ConstructConnect 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, ConstructConnect or eSUB?
- ConstructConnect starts at $99/month and eSUB at $49/month.
- Does ConstructConnect or eSUB run on more platforms?
- ConstructConnect runs on Web, Ios, Android. eSUB runs on iOS, Android, Web.
- What is ConstructConnect best used for?
- ConstructConnect is most often used for finding construction project leads and bid opportunities in chosen markets, performing digital quantity takeoff for bid preparation, subcontractors tracking which general contractors are bidding which projects. Of those, finding construction project leads and bid opportunities in chosen markets and performing digital quantity takeoff for bid preparation are not what eSUB is typically brought in for.
- What can ConstructConnect do that eSUB cannot?
- ConstructConnect covers Project leads, Digital plan rooms, Bid management, Takeoff tools. eSUB covers Mobile task management, Timesheet tracking, Photo documentation, Job costing. Both handle QuickBooks, Sage, Procore, Web 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.
SourceeSUB: 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.
SourceeSUB: 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.
SourceeSUB: 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.
SourceeSUB: 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.
Source