Construction & Architecture · head to head
Raken vs Builderbox
Raken
Construction & Architecture
Daily reporting and field production tracking
- From
- $40/month
- Rated
- -
Builderbox
Construction & Architecture
Construction bidding and project management platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Builderbox has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- 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.; Builderbox free plan offers limited features; paid plans required for full functionality
- They diverge on capability: Raken covers Daily reporting, Builderbox covers Bid management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Raken and Builderbox actually diverge.
| Attribute | Raken | Builderbox |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $40/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2014 | 2018 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction & Architecture).
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 Builderbox
- Bid management
- Project discovery
- Subcontractor network
- Document sharing
- Analytics dashboard
- DocuSign
- Dropbox
- SSL encryption
Both cover
- Procore
- QuickBooks
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Raken
- Daily logsnot Builderbox
- Field documentationnot Builderbox
- Progress trackingnot Builderbox
- Time managementnot Builderbox
Builderbox
- Bid managementnot Raken
- Project sourcingnot Raken
- Subcontractor qualificationnot Raken
- Pre-constructionnot 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.
Builderbox
- Free plan offers limited features; paid plans required for full functionality
- Pricing structure varies significantly across sources ($19/month to $99+/user/month)
- Limited offline capabilities for field teams
- Integration with design tools limited to specific versions of Autodesk and Bluebeam
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
Builderbox
Free- FreeFree
- Project discovery
- Basic bid management
- Email notifications
- Pro$99/month
- Unlimited projects
- Advanced analytics
- Subcontractor management
Which should you pick?
Choose Raken if
- You need daily reporting.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want photo documentation.
Choose Builderbox if
- You need bid management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want project discovery.
Questions people ask
- Is Raken or Builderbox better?
- Neither clearly leads. Raken starts at $40/month and Builderbox at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Raken or Builderbox?
- Builderbox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $40/month for Raken and Free for Builderbox.
- Does Raken or Builderbox run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Builderbox for free?
- Yes. Builderbox has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Raken starts at $40/month.
- 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 Builderbox is typically brought in for.
- What can Raken do that Builderbox cannot?
- Raken covers Daily reporting, Photo documentation, Time tracking, Production tracking. Builderbox covers Bid management, Project discovery, Subcontractor network, Document sharing. Both handle Procore, QuickBooks, Web support, Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Builderbox: Does Builderbox offer a free plan?
Builderbox offers a free-forever plan with limited features. Paid plans start from $19/month with more comprehensive functionality.
SourceBuilderbox: What are the core features of Builderbox?
Builderbox includes document controls, file sharing, issue tracking, punch listing, photo sharing, plan rooms, daily reporting, RFIs, change orders, payment applications, scheduling, and labor tracking.
SourceBuilderbox: Is Builderbox available on mobile devices?
Yes, Builderbox has mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android, allowing field teams to access documents and tracking tools on-site.
SourceBuilderbox: Does Builderbox integrate with other construction tools?
Builderbox integrates with Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, and Bluebeam Revu for improved workflow management.
SourceBuilderbox: Can Builderbox handle multi-site project management?
Builderbox supports multi-location construction projects with centralized reporting, though feature availability varies by plan tier.
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