Compare BuildingBlok and PlanGrid - Mar 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - BuildingBlok or PlanGrid?

BuildingBlok is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanGrid, and PlanGrid is rated higher (98/100) than BuildingBlok (76/100). 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:

BuildingBlok LLC Vs. PlanGrid

BuildingBlok LLC: BuildingBlok is a cloud-based construction management and communications software platform. The platform is mobile friendly and has applications for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. BuildingBlok increases transparency and accountability for all parties involved in commercial and industrial construction projects. It also reduces mistakes and re...

PlanGrid: Founded in 2011 by two pairs of construction engineers and computer scientists, PlanGrid brings beautiful, intuitive software solutions to the construction industry. Today, hundreds of thousands of construction professionals build their buildings and infrastructure using PlanGrid.

Who is more expensive? BuildingBlok or PlanGrid?

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 BuildingBlok and PlanGrid.

BuildingBlok price starts at $500 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 BuildingBlok is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software. PlanGrid price starts at $39 per user/month , When comparing PlanGrid to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction software cost.

Bottom line: BuildingBlok cost is around the same cost of PlanGrid.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared BuildingBlok Vs. PlanGrid based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

BuildingBlok: Collaboration Management, Document Management, Bidding, Cost Management, Network Management.

PlanGrid: Mobile Access, Collaboration, Document Management, Issue Tracking, Task Management.

Target customer size

The software is a viable product for all sizes of construction businesses. and PlanGrid's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.