Compare Bluebeam Revu and PlanHub - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 24, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Bluebeam Revu or PlanHub?

Bluebeam Revu is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanHub, and PlanHub is rated with the same score (88/100) as Bluebeam Revu (88/100). Bluebeam Revu offers users more features (3) than PlanHub (1).

Looking for the right Construction Estimating 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:

Bluebeam, Inc. Vs. PlanHub

Bluebeam, Inc.: Take a huge sigh of relief, because Bluebeam is not your typical software company. In short, Bluebeam makes smart, simple solutions for paperless workflows that leverage the PDF format. It all started way back in 1997, when we developed CAD to PDF creation technology for aerospace engineers. Now our award-winning PDF creation, markup and editing ...

PlanHub: PlanHub is a free, cloud based application that allows general contractors to share project files and information with subcontractors. PlanHub is absolutely 100% FREE… There are no hidden fees and no upgrade charges! At PlanHub we believe our service should always be free to General Contractors.

Who is more expensive? Bluebeam Revu or PlanHub?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction Estimating 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 Bluebeam Revu and PlanHub.

Bluebeam Revu price starts at $349 per seat , On a scale between 1 to 10 Bluebeam Revu is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Construction Estimating software. PlanHub price starts at $1,199 per year , When comparing PlanHub to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction Estimating software cost.

Bottom line: Bluebeam Revu is more expensive than PlanHub.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Bluebeam Revu Vs. PlanHub based on some of the most important and required Construction Estimating features.

Bluebeam Revu: Punch List, Construction, Collaboration Center .

PlanHub: Construction.

Target customer size

Bluebeam Revu is typically used small, medium, and large companies in the Construction, Builders, Management, Building and Consulting industries. and PlanHub's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.



Bluebeam Revu

ITQlick rating
(4.7/5)

starts at $349 per seat

BlueBeam Studio is an online/web-based project management software for construction companies. The software connects different stakeholders worldwide with a centralized database and document repository. It runs...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Estimating, Takeoff.

PlanHub

ITQlick rating
(4.3/5)

starts at $1,199 per year

PlanHub is a cloud-based construction estimation software for all contractors and supplier businesses to share project files and information, post and make bids, advertise available projects for sale, and searc...

Categories: Construction, Construction Online Project Management, General Contractor.

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Bluebeam Revu: 3 Features

Punch List
Construction
Collaboration Center

PlanHub: 1 Features

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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Bluebeam...
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
88/100
Pricing
5.8/10
License pricing
$349 per seat
Functionality
10
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PlanHub
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
88/100
Pricing
2.2/10
License pricing
$1,199 per year
Functionality
4
TurboBid
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
12
Fast Tra...
ITQlick rating
3.4/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
3.4/10
License pricing
$295 per license
Functionality
3
BIDBUILDER
ITQlick rating
3.6/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$75 per month
Functionality
3

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