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InEight vs Bluebeam Revu

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InEight

Software

Enterprise construction software platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Bluebeam Revu

Software

PDF markup and collaboration for construction

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: InEight a wide set of separate modules, including Control, Contract, Estimate, Schedule, Document and Model, so a working setup means choosing several; Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented
  • They diverge on capability: InEight covers Project controls, Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which InEight and Bluebeam Revu actually diverge.

Attributes where InEight and Bluebeam Revu differ
AttributeInEightBluebeam Revu
Starting price$1000/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android
Founded20062002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 InEight

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

Only in Bluebeam Revu

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

Both cover

  • Procore
  • Data encryption
  • Audit trails
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

InEight

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

Bluebeam Revu

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

InEight

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

Bluebeam Revu

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu review.

Which should you pick?

Choose InEight if

  • You need project controls.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want planning and scheduling.
InEight 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 InEight or Bluebeam Revu better?
Neither clearly leads. InEight starts at $1000/month and Bluebeam Revu at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, InEight or Bluebeam Revu?
InEight starts at $1000/month and Bluebeam Revu at On request.
Does InEight or Bluebeam Revu run on more platforms?
InEight runs on Web, Windows. Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
What is InEight best used for?
InEight is most often used for cost control and forecasting on large capital projects, estimating and bid preparation, contract and change order management, field progress and completions tracking. Of those, cost control and forecasting on large capital projects and estimating and bid preparation are not what Bluebeam Revu is typically brought in for.
What can InEight do that Bluebeam Revu cannot?
InEight covers Project controls, Planning and scheduling, Risk management, Financial reporting. Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Audit trails, Windows support.
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