Software · head to head
Egnyte vs BuildingConnected
Egnyte
Software
Cloud-based file management and collaboration platform
- From
- $60/month
- Rated
- -
BuildingConnected
Software
Preconstruction and bid management platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only BuildingConnected has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Egnyte storage is allocated per plan rather than per user, at 100 GB on Business and 150 GB on every tier above it; 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.
- They diverge on capability: Egnyte covers File sync and sharing, BuildingConnected covers Bid management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Egnyte and BuildingConnected actually diverge.
| Attribute | Egnyte | BuildingConnected |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $60/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Windows | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2007 | 1982 |
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 Egnyte
- File sync and sharing
- Team collaboration
- Mobile access
- Version control
- Microsoft 365
- Slack
- Box
- Dropbox
Only in BuildingConnected
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Prequalification
- Bid leveling
- Analytics
- Autodesk Build
- Autodesk Docs
- Procore
Both cover
- Access controls
- Data encryption
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Egnyte
- Managing and syncing files across an organisation with governance controlsnot BuildingConnected
- Sharing large project files with external collaboratorsnot BuildingConnected
BuildingConnected
- Bid solicitationnot Egnyte
- Subcontractor prequalificationnot Egnyte
- Bid analysisnot Egnyte
- Vendor managementnot Egnyte
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Egnyte
- Storage is allocated per plan rather than per user, at 100 GB on Business and 150 GB on every tier above it
- That means Elite at $48 per user per month carries the same 150 GB as Enterprise Lite at $39
- The Business plan caps the account at 100 power users, so growth past that forces a jump to $39 per user
- Every published price requires annual payment
- The Ultimate tier is quoted rather than listed
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.
Pricing, plan by plan
Egnyte
$60/month- Team Collaboration$60/month
- File sync and sharing
- Team collaboration
- Mobile access
- EnterpriseFree
- Advanced governance
- Compliance controls
- API access
BuildingConnected
Free- Pro (Subcontractors)Free
- Bid opportunities
- ITB responses
- Company profile
- Pro (GCs)Free
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Bid leveling
Which should you pick?
Choose Egnyte if
- You need file sync and sharing.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
- You also want team collaboration.
Choose BuildingConnected if
- You need bid management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want subcontractor network.
Questions people ask
- Is Egnyte or BuildingConnected better?
- Neither clearly leads. Egnyte starts at $60/month and BuildingConnected at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Egnyte or BuildingConnected?
- BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $60/month for Egnyte and Free for BuildingConnected.
- Does Egnyte or BuildingConnected run on more platforms?
- Egnyte runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows. BuildingConnected runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use BuildingConnected for free?
- Yes. BuildingConnected has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Egnyte starts at $60/month.
- What is Egnyte best used for?
- Egnyte is most often used for managing and syncing files across an organisation with governance controls, sharing large project files with external collaborators. Of those, managing and syncing files across an organisation with governance controls and sharing large project files with external collaborators are not what BuildingConnected is typically brought in for.
- What can Egnyte do that BuildingConnected cannot?
- Egnyte covers File sync and sharing, Team collaboration, Mobile access, Version control. BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. Both handle Access controls, Data encryption, Web support, Ios support.