Compare BIM 360 and Bolt Subcontractor - Mar 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Mar 09, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - BIM 360 or Bolt Subcontractor?

BIM 360 is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Bolt Subcontractor, and BIM 360 is rated higher (95/100) than Bolt Subcontractor (78/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Construction solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Autodesk Vs. Bolt Technology

Autodesk: For more than 30 years, Autodesk software has helped designers, engineers, visual artists, students and makers imagine, design and create a better world. Advances in accessible 3D design and fabrication technology are disrupting the design, engineering and entertainment professions as we know them. As a result, Autodesk is expanding beyond our desi...

Bolt Technology: Before Bolt existed, our owners had celebrated 40 years of achievement in contracting. We realized however that technology was changing our landscape. We could no longer justify chasing papers to find our work orders, scheduling our crews on paper, and making extra trips back and forth from the job site. We had to adapt, or die. Originally we cre...

Who is more expensive? BIM 360 or Bolt Subcontractor Software?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for BIM 360 and Bolt Subcontractor Software.

BIM 360 price starts at $35 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 BIM 360 is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software. Bolt Subcontractor Software accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 BIM 360 is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software.

Bottom line: BIM 360 cost is around the same cost of Bolt Subcontractor Software.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared BIM 360 Vs. Bolt Subcontractor based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

BIM 360: Project Collaboration, Mobile Access, Document Management, Change Orders, RFIs/Submittals.

Bolt Subcontractor Software: Budget & Expense Management, Change Orders, Contract Management, RFIs/Submittals, Construction.

Target customer size

BIM 360's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, Bolt Subcontractor Software works for small, medium and large sized companies in the building, electrical, plumbing, concrete, landscaping, roofing, HVAC, and cabinetry fields.

BIM 360

ITQlick rating
(4.2/5)

starts at $35 per user/month

BIM 360 is a cloud-based Construction software that enables its users to manage Submittals & RFIs and distribute and publish construction documents.

Categories: Construction, Construction Estimating, Construction Accounting & Job Costing, Construction Project Management.

Bolt Subcontractor

ITQlick rating
(4.4/5)

Bolt Subcontractor Software is an integrated cloud-hosted construction management solution tailored for small, mid-market and or large subcontractors in the construction sector. The software businesses to plan ...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Electrician Apps, Residential Remodeling Estimating, Web Based Construction.

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BIM 360: 5 Features

Project Collaboration
Mobile Access
Document Management
Change Orders
RFIs/Submittals

Bolt Subcontractor Software: 5 Features

Budget & Expense Management
Change Orders
Contract Management
RFIs/Submittals
Construction
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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BIM 360
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
95/100
Pricing
2.4/10
License pricing
$35 per user/month
Functionality
15
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Bolt Sub...
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
78/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
12
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Procore
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$667 per month
Functionality
33
PlanGrid
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$39 per user/month
Functionality
16
BuilderTREND
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
31

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.