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Houzz Pro vs Bluebeam Revu

Houzz Pro logo

Houzz Pro

Software

Business management platform for home builders and remodelers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Bluebeam Revu logo

Bluebeam Revu

Software

PDF markup and collaboration for construction

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Houzz Pro has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Houzz Pro the Pro plan includes only 1 seat and additional users cost $60 per user per month; Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented
  • They diverge on capability: Houzz Pro covers Project management, Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Houzz Pro and Bluebeam Revu actually diverge.

Attributes where Houzz Pro and Bluebeam Revu differ
AttributeHouzz ProBluebeam Revu
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android
Founded20092002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Houzz Pro

  • Project management
  • Client communication
  • Portfolio management
  • Lead management
  • Budgeting
  • QuickBooks
  • Square
  • Stripe

Only in Bluebeam Revu

  • PDF markup
  • Document creation
  • Measurement tools
  • Cloud collaboration
  • Takeoffs
  • Procore
  • PlanGrid
  • Box

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Houzz Pro

  • Generating remodeling and design leads from a Houzz professional profilenot Bluebeam Revu
  • Producing estimates, proposals and change orders for residential design and build projectsnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Running client-facing selection boards and 3D floor plans for interior designersnot Bluebeam Revu

Bluebeam Revu

  • PDF markup and collaboration on construction documentsnot Houzz Pro
  • Measurement and takeoff for bid preparationnot Houzz Pro
  • Real-time collaboration via Studio Sessionsnot Houzz Pro
  • Construction document managementnot Houzz Pro

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Houzz Pro

  • The Pro plan includes only 1 seat and additional users cost $60 per user per month
  • Plans are gated by annual project volume, with Pro limited to up to $500,000, Custom covering $500,000 to $5M and Enterprise required above $5M
  • Advertising packages are a separate add-on starting at $499 per month on top of the software subscription
  • No monthly subscription price for any tier is shown on the pricing page
  • Takeoffs, scheduling, selections boards, daily logs, budgets, bid management, change orders and financial reporting are not in the free basic plan

Bluebeam Revu

  • Takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented
  • Advanced measurement and automation features restricted to higher tier plans
  • Pricing information not published on product pages; requires separate inquiry

Pricing, plan by plan

Houzz Pro

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Portfolio showcase
    • Lead generation
    • Basic profile
  • Plus$39/month
    • Advanced portfolio
    • Lead management
    • Client communication

Bluebeam Revu

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Houzz Pro if

  • You need project management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client communication.
Houzz Pro review

Choose Bluebeam Revu if

  • You need pdf markup.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want document creation.
Bluebeam Revu review

Questions people ask

Is Houzz Pro or Bluebeam Revu better?
Neither clearly leads. Houzz Pro starts at Free and Bluebeam Revu at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Houzz Pro or Bluebeam Revu?
Houzz Pro has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Houzz Pro and On request for Bluebeam Revu.
Does Houzz Pro or Bluebeam Revu run on more platforms?
Houzz Pro runs on Web, Ios, Android. Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Houzz Pro for free?
Yes. Houzz Pro has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bluebeam Revu starts at On request.
What is Houzz Pro best used for?
Houzz Pro is most often used for generating remodeling and design leads from a houzz professional profile, producing estimates, proposals and change orders for residential design and build projects, running client-facing selection boards and 3d floor plans for interior designers. Of those, generating remodeling and design leads from a houzz professional profile and producing estimates, proposals and change orders for residential design and build projects are not what Bluebeam Revu is typically brought in for.
What can Houzz Pro do that Bluebeam Revu cannot?
Houzz Pro covers Project management, Client communication, Portfolio management, Lead management. Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. Both handle Ios support, Android support.
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