Software · head to head
Procore vs BuildingConnected
BuildingConnected
Software
Preconstruction and bid management platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only BuildingConnected has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Procore pricing based on Annual Construction Volume (ACV) requires custom quote—no fixed public pricing available; BuildingConnected the Internet Archive's capture of BuildingConnected's homepage on 16 December 2019 named three distinct network tools, BC Pro, TradeTapp, and Bid Board Pro, each sold via demo request or free trial with no price figure published; the product is now owned by Autodesk.
- They diverge on capability: Procore covers Project management, BuildingConnected covers Bid management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Procore and BuildingConnected actually diverge.
| Attribute | Procore | BuildingConnected |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2002 | 1982 |
Identical on both: 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 Procore
- Project management
- Quality & safety
- Financial management
- Resource management
- Document control
- Microsoft 365
- Box
- DocuSign
Only in BuildingConnected
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Prequalification
- Bid leveling
- Analytics
- Autodesk Build
- Autodesk Docs
- Procore
Both cover
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- Data encryption
- Audit trails
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Procore
- Construction project management and collaborationnot BuildingConnected
- Field productivity and site communicationnot BuildingConnected
- Quality and safety managementnot BuildingConnected
- Financial and accounting management for constructionnot BuildingConnected
BuildingConnected
- Bid solicitationnot Procore
- Subcontractor prequalificationnot Procore
- Bid analysisnot Procore
- Vendor managementnot Procore
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Procore
- Pricing based on Annual Construction Volume (ACV) requires custom quote—no fixed public pricing available
- Field Productivity product uses FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) pricing model rather than standard ACV, adding complexity to cost estimation
- Requires direct sales contact for pricing; not available for self-service selection
BuildingConnected
- The Internet Archive's capture of BuildingConnected's homepage on 16 December 2019 named three distinct network tools, BC Pro, TradeTapp, and Bid Board Pro, each sold via demo request or free trial with no price figure published; the product is now owned by Autodesk.
Pricing, plan by plan
Procore
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Procore review.
BuildingConnected
Free- Pro (Subcontractors)Free
- Bid opportunities
- ITB responses
- Company profile
- Pro (GCs)Free
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Bid leveling
Which should you pick?
Choose Procore if
- You need project management.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want quality & safety.
Choose BuildingConnected if
- You need bid management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want subcontractor network.
Questions people ask
- Is Procore or BuildingConnected better?
- Neither clearly leads. Procore starts at On request and BuildingConnected at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Procore or BuildingConnected?
- BuildingConnected has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Procore and Free for BuildingConnected.
- Does Procore or BuildingConnected run on more platforms?
- Procore runs on Web, iOS, Android. BuildingConnected runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use BuildingConnected for free?
- Yes. BuildingConnected has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Procore starts at On request.
- What is Procore best used for?
- Procore is most often used for construction project management and collaboration, field productivity and site communication, quality and safety management, financial and accounting management for construction. Of those, construction project management and collaboration and field productivity and site communication are not what BuildingConnected is typically brought in for.
- What can Procore do that BuildingConnected cannot?
- Procore covers Project management, Quality & safety, Financial management, Resource management. BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. Both handle QuickBooks, Sage, Data encryption, Audit trails.