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PlanGrid vs e-Builder

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PlanGrid

Software

Construction productivity software for the field

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
e-Builder logo

e-Builder

Software

Construction project management and accounting software

From
$400/month
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; e-Builder product was rebranded to Trimble Unity Construct and no pricing figures are published on the current product page, only a compare plans link
  • They diverge on capability: PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, e-Builder covers Project management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PlanGrid and e-Builder actually diverge.

Attributes where PlanGrid and e-Builder differ
AttributePlanGride-Builder
Starting price$39/month$400/month
Founded19822002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Box
  • Dropbox
  • Bluebeam

Only in e-Builder

  • Project management
  • Document control
  • Accounting
  • Collaboration
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Microsoft 365
  • SOC 2 compliance

Both cover

  • RFI management
  • Procore
  • Data encryption
  • Web support
  • 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 e-Builder
  • Capturing site forms and photos from a tablet on a job sitenot e-Builder
  • Managing organization licences for a construction document appnot e-Builder

e-Builder

  • Project managementnot PlanGrid
  • Document controlnot PlanGrid
  • Financial managementnot PlanGrid
  • Collaborationnot 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

e-Builder

  • Product was rebranded to Trimble Unity Construct and no pricing figures are published on the current product page, only a compare plans link

Pricing, plan by plan

PlanGrid

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

e-Builder

$400/month
  • Professional$400/month
    • Project management
    • Document control
    • Accounting
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced reporting
    • Custom workflows
    • API access

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 e-Builder if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want document control.
e-Builder review

Questions people ask

Is PlanGrid or e-Builder better?
Neither clearly leads. PlanGrid starts at $39/month and e-Builder at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PlanGrid or e-Builder?
PlanGrid starts at $39/month and e-Builder at $400/month.
Does PlanGrid or e-Builder run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 e-Builder is typically brought in for.
What can PlanGrid do that e-Builder cannot?
PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Issue tracking, Photo documentation, Punch lists. e-Builder covers Project management, Document control, Accounting, Collaboration. Both handle RFI management, Procore, Data encryption, Web support.
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