Software · head to head
STACK Construction Technologies vs Bluebeam Revu
STACK Construction Technologies
Software
Takeoff and estimating software for preconstruction
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Bluebeam Revu
Software
PDF markup and collaboration for construction
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only STACK Construction Technologies has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: STACK Construction Technologies takeoff and Estimate is priced per user at $249 per user per month, so cost scales linearly with estimators; Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented
- They diverge on capability: STACK Construction Technologies covers Digital takeoff, Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which STACK Construction Technologies and Bluebeam Revu actually diverge.
| Attribute | STACK Construction Technologies | Bluebeam Revu |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2011 | 2002 |
Identical on both: 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 STACK Construction Technologies
- Digital takeoff
- Estimating
- Bid management
- Proposal generation
- Plan storage
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- Zapier
Only in Bluebeam Revu
- PDF markup
- Document creation
- Measurement tools
- Cloud collaboration
- Takeoffs
- PlanGrid
- Box
- Dropbox
Both cover
- Procore
- Data encryption
- Access controls
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
STACK Construction Technologies
- Performing quantity, labor and material takeoff from digital construction plansnot Bluebeam Revu
- Producing bid estimates and proposals for subcontractors and general contractorsnot Bluebeam Revu
- Field plan markup, punch lists and daily reports on active job sitesnot Bluebeam Revu
Bluebeam Revu
- PDF markup and collaboration on construction documentsnot STACK Construction Technologies
- Measurement and takeoff for bid preparationnot STACK Construction Technologies
- Real-time collaboration via Studio Sessionsnot STACK Construction Technologies
- Construction document managementnot STACK Construction Technologies
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
STACK Construction Technologies
- Takeoff and Estimate is priced per user at $249 per user per month, so cost scales linearly with estimators
- The full platform combining takeoff, estimating and field management starts at $298 per user per month
- Field and project management is sold as a separate Build and Operate product starting at $49 per user per month rather than bundled with takeoff
- The Build and Operate product offers only a two-week free trial, with the free version limited to Takeoff and Estimate
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
STACK Construction Technologies
Free- FreeFree
- Basic takeoff
- Estimating
- Unlimited projects
- Pro$1999/year
- Advanced takeoff
- Assemblies
- Templates
- EnterpriseFree
- Team collaboration
- Custom integrations
- Advanced reporting
Bluebeam Revu
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu review.
Which should you pick?
Choose STACK Construction Technologies if
- You need digital takeoff.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want estimating.
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 STACK Construction Technologies or Bluebeam Revu better?
- Neither clearly leads. STACK Construction Technologies starts at Free and Bluebeam Revu at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, STACK Construction Technologies or Bluebeam Revu?
- STACK Construction Technologies has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for STACK Construction Technologies and On request for Bluebeam Revu.
- Does STACK Construction Technologies or Bluebeam Revu run on more platforms?
- STACK Construction Technologies runs on Web, Ios, Android. Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use STACK Construction Technologies for free?
- Yes. STACK Construction Technologies has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bluebeam Revu starts at On request.
- What is STACK Construction Technologies best used for?
- STACK Construction Technologies is most often used for performing quantity, labor and material takeoff from digital construction plans, producing bid estimates and proposals for subcontractors and general contractors, field plan markup, punch lists and daily reports on active job sites. Of those, performing quantity, labor and material takeoff from digital construction plans and producing bid estimates and proposals for subcontractors and general contractors are not what Bluebeam Revu is typically brought in for.
- What can STACK Construction Technologies do that Bluebeam Revu cannot?
- STACK Construction Technologies covers Digital takeoff, Estimating, Bid management, Proposal generation. Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Access controls, Ios support.