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eSUB vs InEight

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eSUB

Construction

Cloud-based mobile construction management platform

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
InEight logo

InEight

Construction

Enterprise construction software platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: eSUB limited to commercial subcontractors; not suitable for general contractors or non-construction industries; InEight a wide set of separate modules, including Control, Contract, Estimate, Schedule, Document and Model, so a working setup means choosing several
  • They diverge on capability: eSUB covers Mobile task management, InEight covers Project controls.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eSUB and InEight actually diverge.

Attributes where eSUB and InEight differ
AttributeeSUBInEight
Starting price$49/month$1000/month
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, Windows
Founded20102006

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction).

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
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Box

Only in InEight

  • Project controls
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Risk management
  • Financial reporting
  • Document management
  • Oracle EBS
  • SAP
  • Microsoft 365

Both cover

  • Procore
  • Role-based access
  • Audit trails
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

eSUB

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

InEight

  • Cost control and forecasting on large capital projectsnot eSUB
  • Estimating and bid preparationnot eSUB
  • Contract and change order managementnot eSUB
  • Field progress and completions trackingnot eSUB
  • Document control across an engineering projectnot 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

InEight

  • A wide set of separate modules, including Control, Contract, Estimate, Schedule, Document and Model, so a working setup means choosing several
  • Prices are not published; enterprise deals are custom and per-user purchasing goes through a separate portal
  • Built for capital projects in construction, energy and mining rather than general project work

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

InEight

$1000/month
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Project controls
    • Planning
    • Risk management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom workflows
    • Multi-project support

Which should you pick?

Choose eSUB if

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

Choose InEight if

  • You need project controls.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want planning and scheduling.
InEight review

Questions people ask

Is eSUB or InEight better?
Neither clearly leads. eSUB starts at $49/month and InEight at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eSUB or InEight?
eSUB starts at $49/month and InEight at $1000/month.
Does eSUB or InEight run on more platforms?
eSUB runs on iOS, Android, Web. InEight runs on Web, Windows.
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 InEight is typically brought in for.
What can eSUB do that InEight cannot?
eSUB covers Mobile task management, Timesheet tracking, Photo documentation, Job costing. InEight covers Project controls, Planning and scheduling, Risk management, Financial reporting. Both handle Procore, Role-based access, Audit trails, 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.

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InEight: How much does InEight cost?

InEight pricing is not published online. Enterprise pricing is determined through consultation with the sales team based on number of users, products selected, and contract length. Per-user pricing for the InEight NOW product allows monthly and annual billing options, but exact figures require contacting sales.

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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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InEight: Does InEight offer a free trial?

InEight offers modular and configurable pricing based on which products customers select. The brief mentions customers can request a demo to discuss pricing, but no specific free trial details are published.

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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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