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eSUB vs Raken

eSUB logo

eSUB

Construction

Cloud-based mobile construction management platform

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Raken logo

Raken

Construction

Daily reporting and field production tracking

From
$40/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; Raken no pricing tiers published on public website. Pricing requires direct contact with sales at 858-290-4477 or [email protected]
  • They diverge on capability: eSUB covers Mobile task management, Raken covers Daily reporting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eSUB and Raken actually diverge.

Attributes where eSUB and Raken differ
AttributeeSUBRaken
Starting price$49/month$40/month
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20102014

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
  • Job costing
  • Field notes
  • Box
  • SSL encryption
  • Data backup
  • Role-based access

Only in Raken

  • Daily reporting
  • Time tracking
  • Production tracking
  • Safety toolbox talks
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Foundation
  • Data encryption
  • Offline access

Both cover

  • Photo documentation
  • 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.

eSUB

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

Raken

  • Daily logsnot eSUB
  • Field documentationnot eSUB
  • Progress trackingnot eSUB
  • Time 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

Raken

  • No pricing tiers published on public website. Pricing requires direct contact with sales at 858-290-4477 or [email protected]

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

Raken

$40/month
  • Lite$40/month
    • Daily reports
    • Photo documentation
    • Time tracking
  • Pro$80/month
    • Everything in Lite
    • Production tracking
    • Toolbox talks
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom workflows
    • API access
    • SSO

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 Raken if

  • You need daily reporting.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want time tracking.
Raken review

Questions people ask

Is eSUB or Raken better?
Neither clearly leads. eSUB starts at $49/month and Raken at $40/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eSUB or Raken?
eSUB starts at $49/month and Raken at $40/month.
Does eSUB or Raken run on more platforms?
eSUB runs on iOS, Android, Web. Raken runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 Raken is typically brought in for.
What can eSUB do that Raken cannot?
eSUB covers Mobile task management, Timesheet tracking, Job costing, Field notes. Raken covers Daily reporting, Time tracking, Production tracking, Safety toolbox talks. Both handle Photo documentation, QuickBooks, Sage, Procore.

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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Raken: Does Raken offer a free trial?

Yes, Raken offers a free trial option with no pricing details disclosed on the public website. Interested users can start a free trial or schedule a demo to see the product in action.

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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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Raken: What is Raken's pricing model?

Raken uses a quote-based pricing model. No pricing tiers or rates are published on their website. Pricing must be obtained by contacting their sales team.

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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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