Software · head to head
Raken vs Bluebeam Revu
Bluebeam Revu
Software
PDF markup and collaboration for construction
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Raken the Internet Archive's capture of Raken's pricing page on 13 December 2019 confirmed a 15-day free trial after which customers can purchase a paid plan or continue on a free Starter plan indefinitely, with annual billing saving 20% versus monthly; specific dollar figures per tier were not present in the captured page.; Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented
- They diverge on capability: Raken covers Daily reporting, Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Raken and Bluebeam Revu actually diverge.
| Attribute | Raken | Bluebeam Revu |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $40/month | On request |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2014 | 2002 |
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 Raken
- Daily reporting
- Photo documentation
- Time tracking
- Production tracking
- Safety toolbox talks
- Autodesk BIM 360
- Sage
- Foundation
Only in Bluebeam Revu
- PDF markup
- Document creation
- Measurement tools
- Cloud collaboration
- Takeoffs
- PlanGrid
- Box
- Dropbox
Both cover
- Procore
- Data encryption
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Raken
- Daily logsnot Bluebeam Revu
- Field documentationnot Bluebeam Revu
- Progress trackingnot Bluebeam Revu
- Time managementnot Bluebeam Revu
Bluebeam Revu
- PDF markup and collaboration on construction documentsnot Raken
- Measurement and takeoff for bid preparationnot Raken
- Real-time collaboration via Studio Sessionsnot Raken
- Construction document managementnot Raken
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Raken
- The Internet Archive's capture of Raken's pricing page on 13 December 2019 confirmed a 15-day free trial after which customers can purchase a paid plan or continue on a free Starter plan indefinitely, with annual billing saving 20% versus monthly; specific dollar figures per tier were not present in the captured page.
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
Raken
$40/month- Lite$40/month
- Daily reports
- Photo documentation
- Time tracking
- Pro$80/month
- Everything in Lite
- Production tracking
- Toolbox talks
- EnterpriseFree
- Custom workflows
- API access
- SSO
Bluebeam Revu
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Raken if
- You need daily reporting.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want photo documentation.
Choose Bluebeam Revu if
- You need pdf markup.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want document creation.
Questions people ask
- Is Raken or Bluebeam Revu better?
- Neither clearly leads. Raken starts at $40/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, Raken or Bluebeam Revu?
- Raken starts at $40/month and Bluebeam Revu at On request.
- Does Raken or Bluebeam Revu run on more platforms?
- Raken runs on Web, Ios, Android. Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
- What is Raken best used for?
- Raken is most often used for daily logs, field documentation, progress tracking, time management. Of those, daily logs and field documentation are not what Bluebeam Revu is typically brought in for.
- What can Raken do that Bluebeam Revu cannot?
- Raken covers Daily reporting, Photo documentation, Time tracking, Production tracking. Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Ios support, Android support.