Bluebeam Revu - Top Competitors (May 2022)

Shlomi Lavi / updated: May 13, 2022

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Bluebeam Revu vs. Alternatives in 2023

Bluebeam Revu competes with other construction estimating systems like Autodesk Construction Cloud, PlanSwift, and OnCenter. We will compare these Construction Estimating systems in some specific aspects below:

• Functionality: Bluebeam Revu offers features like Design Review, QA/QC, Takeoffs, Document Management, Drawing Management, Submittal Review, RFI Postings, Punch Process, Project Handover, Site Logistics, Assembly Takeoff, Collaboration Tools, Digital Signature, Document Management, etc. Autodesk Construction Cloud offers features like Project Schedule Management, Cloud Learning Center, Improve Safety Performance, Breakdown Data Silos, Mitigate Risk, Ensure Quality, etc.
  
  PlanSwift offers features like Print or Export Takeoffs/Estimates, Drag & Drop Parts/Assemblies, Point & Click, Electrical Estimating, Electronic Plans, Historical Database, Issue Management, Project Management (available in Autodesk Construction Cloud), Reporting/Analytics, Subcontractor Management, etc. OnCenter offers features like eQuotes, Integrates with On-Screen Takeoff & Accounting Programs, Powerful & Accurate Calculations, Manufacturer Material Databases, Professional Reports & Proposals, Subcontractor Management (available in PlanSwift), etc.
• Customers/Industries: Bluebeam Revu targets Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, Specialty Contractors, Estimators, Superintendents, Owners, Enterprises, etc. Bluebeam Revu has customers like Interstate Electrical, Ribuna AG, The Walsh Group, Mechwest, Cottee Parker, ClearTech, CCI Mechanical, Aksa, Arup, Ballymore, Hurley Palmer Flatt, Forcia (London Arcade), Solid Earth, Mission Bell, Premier Mechanical, etc. Autodesk Construction Cloud targets General Contractors, Subcontractors, Designers, and Owners in Healthcare Residential, Education, and Heavy Civil. Customers using Autodesk Construction Cloud are AECOM, Balfour Beatty, Clayco, Land lease, Mace, etc.
  
  PlanSwift targets General Contractors, Concrete, Drywall, Electrical, Flooring, HVAC, Landscape, Painting, Plumbing, etc. PlanSwift has customers like ProBuild, Logic Electric, Evergreen Technology, Seaboard Construction Group, Builders First Source, Stock Building Supply, Universal Forest Products, etc. OnCenter targets General Contractors, Concrete, Doors & Hardware, Walls & Ceilings, Paint & Coatings, Landscaping, Flooring, Masonry & Stone, Roofing, Firestopping, and Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP).
• Cost: Bluebeam Revu starts at $349 per seat. Autodesk construction cloud starts at $470 per year, $39 per month on annual billing, $600 per year, and $50 per month on monthly billing. PlanSwift starts at $1595 at a one-time flat rate. PlanSwift offers a free trial and version. The license cost information for OnCenter is unavailable.
• Cloud-based/On-premise: Bluebeam Revu and all its alternatives are cloud-based. OnCenter and PlanSwift have an On-Premise version for Windows and Linux.
• Scalability: Bluebeam Revu and its alternatives can accommodate organizations of all sizes.
• Support: Bluebeam Revu offers support channels like Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, and Phone Support. OnCenter offers 24/7 (Live Rep) and Chat. PlanSwift and Autodesk Construction Cloud offer Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, and Chat.