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eSUB vs Levelset

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eSUB

Construction

Cloud-based mobile construction management platform

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Levelset

Construction

Lien rights and payment management for contractors and suppliers

From
$59/mo
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; Levelset pricing not fully transparent on main pricing page
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eSUB and Levelset actually diverge.

Attributes where eSUB and Levelset differ
AttributeeSUBLevelset
Starting price$49/month$59/mo
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb
Founded2010Unknown

Identical on both: 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
  • Procore

Only in Levelset

Nothing recorded that eSUB does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

eSUB

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

Levelset

  • Securing payments through mechanics lien managementnot eSUB
  • Automating lien waiver workflows and pay applicationsnot eSUB
  • Monitoring contractor payment history and risknot eSUB
  • Filing state-specific preliminary notices and liensnot 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

Levelset

  • Pricing not fully transparent on main pricing page
  • Subscription cost for lien filing not detailed
  • Multiple service tiers require separate quotes

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

Levelset

$59/mo

No published plan breakdown. See the Levelset review.

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 Levelset if

Nothing in the data separates Levelset from eSUB on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Levelset review

Questions people ask

Is eSUB or Levelset better?
Neither clearly leads. eSUB starts at $49/month and Levelset at $59/mo, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eSUB or Levelset?
eSUB starts at $49/month and Levelset at $59/mo.
Does eSUB or Levelset run on more platforms?
eSUB runs on iOS, Android, Web. Levelset runs on Web.
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 Levelset is typically brought in for.
What can eSUB do that Levelset cannot?
eSUB covers Mobile task management, Timesheet tracking, Photo documentation, Job costing.

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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Levelset: How much does Levelset cost?

Levelset charges $59 per recipient for Send a Demand or Send a Notice. Filing a lien requires a subscription with pricing not listed on the main pricing page.

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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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Levelset: What does Levelset's basic service cover?

For $59 per recipient, Levelset covers sending a demand or a notice. The service includes access to their platform for lien rights management and waiver solutions.

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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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