Construction & Architecture · head to head
eSUB vs BuildingConnected
eSUB
Construction & Architecture
Cloud-based mobile construction management platform
- From
- $49/month
- Rated
- -
BuildingConnected
Construction & Architecture
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: eSUB limited to commercial subcontractors; not suitable for general contractors or non-construction industries; 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: eSUB covers Mobile task management, BuildingConnected covers Bid management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which eSUB and BuildingConnected actually diverge.
| Attribute | eSUB | BuildingConnected |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2010 | 1982 |
Identical on both: 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 eSUB
- Mobile task management
- Timesheet tracking
- Photo documentation
- Job costing
- Field notes
- Box
- SSL encryption
- Data backup
Only in BuildingConnected
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Prequalification
- Bid leveling
- Analytics
- Autodesk Build
- Autodesk Docs
- Data encryption
Both cover
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- Procore
- Audit trails
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
eSUB
- Project management for commercial construction subcontractorsnot BuildingConnected
- Daily reports, RFIs, submittals and change orders from the fieldnot BuildingConnected
- Crew time capture on mobile devicesnot BuildingConnected
- Labour, job cost, equipment and material reportingnot BuildingConnected
- Centralised drawing and document managementnot BuildingConnected
BuildingConnected
- Bid solicitationnot eSUB
- Subcontractor prequalificationnot eSUB
- Bid analysisnot eSUB
- Vendor managementnot eSUB
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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
eSUB
$49/month- Starter$49/month
- Mobile task management
- Timesheet tracking
- Document management
- Professional$99/month
- Advanced scheduling
- Accounting integration
- Custom workflows
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 eSUB if
- You need mobile task management.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want timesheet tracking.
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 eSUB or BuildingConnected better?
- Neither clearly leads. eSUB starts at $49/month and BuildingConnected at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, eSUB or BuildingConnected?
- BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $49/month for eSUB and Free for BuildingConnected.
- Does eSUB or BuildingConnected run on more platforms?
- eSUB runs on iOS, Android, Web. 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. eSUB starts at $49/month.
- What is eSUB best used for?
- eSUB is most often used for project management for commercial construction subcontractors, daily reports, rfis, submittals and change orders from the field, crew time capture on mobile devices, labour, job cost, equipment and material reporting. Of those, project management for commercial construction subcontractors and daily reports, rfis, submittals and change orders from the field are not what BuildingConnected is typically brought in for.
- What can eSUB do that BuildingConnected cannot?
- eSUB covers Mobile task management, Timesheet tracking, Photo documentation, Job costing. BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. Both handle QuickBooks, Sage, Procore, Audit trails.
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.
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