Softwr

Software · head to head

PlanGrid vs Bluebeam Revu

PlanGrid logo

PlanGrid

Software

Construction productivity software for the field

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Bluebeam Revu logo

Bluebeam Revu

Software

PDF markup and collaboration for construction

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: PlanGrid autodesk states PlanGrid is no longer available for purchase by net-new customers, with new buyers directed to Forma Build; Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented
  • They diverge on capability: PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where PlanGrid and Bluebeam Revu differ
AttributePlanGridBluebeam Revu
Starting price$39/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android
Founded19822002

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 PlanGrid

  • Blueprint management
  • Issue tracking
  • Photo documentation
  • Punch lists
  • RFI management
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Bluebeam
  • Cloud security

Only in Bluebeam Revu

  • PDF markup
  • Document creation
  • Measurement tools
  • Cloud collaboration
  • Takeoffs
  • PlanGrid
  • SharePoint
  • Document security

Both cover

  • Procore
  • Box
  • Dropbox
  • Data encryption
  • Access controls
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

PlanGrid

  • Giving field crews real-time access to construction plans, issues and photosnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Capturing site forms and photos from a tablet on a job sitenot Bluebeam Revu
  • Managing organization licences for a construction document appnot Bluebeam Revu

Bluebeam Revu

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

Where each one falls short

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

PlanGrid

  • Autodesk states PlanGrid is no longer available for purchase by net-new customers, with new buyers directed to Forma Build
  • PlanGrid access is now sold only through Forma Build, so pricing is set by the Forma Build subscription rather than PlanGrid itself
  • Mobile users must access PlanGrid projects through the Autodesk Forma mobile app rather than a standalone PlanGrid app
  • The PlanGrid desktop app requires Windows 10 or higher
  • The Admin Console for managing users and licences is a separate site restricted to designated organization admins

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

PlanGrid

$39/month
  • Build$39/month
    • Sheet management
    • Issue tracking
    • RFIs
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations
    • Priority support

Bluebeam Revu

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu review.

Which should you pick?

Choose PlanGrid if

  • You need blueprint management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want issue tracking.
PlanGrid 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 PlanGrid or Bluebeam Revu better?
Neither clearly leads. PlanGrid starts at $39/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, PlanGrid or Bluebeam Revu?
PlanGrid starts at $39/month and Bluebeam Revu at On request.
Does PlanGrid or Bluebeam Revu run on more platforms?
PlanGrid runs on Web, Ios, Android. Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
What is PlanGrid best used for?
PlanGrid is most often used for giving field crews real-time access to construction plans, issues and photos, capturing site forms and photos from a tablet on a job site, managing organization licences for a construction document app. Of those, giving field crews real-time access to construction plans, issues and photos and capturing site forms and photos from a tablet on a job site are not what Bluebeam Revu is typically brought in for.
What can PlanGrid do that Bluebeam Revu cannot?
PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Issue tracking, Photo documentation, Punch lists. Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. Both handle Procore, Box, Dropbox, Data encryption.
ShareXLinkedInRedditWhatsAppEmail

Related pages

More on PlanGrid

More on Bluebeam Revu

Keep looking

Other head to heads