Compare eTakeoff and Bluebeam Revu - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 13, 2022

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

Bluebeam Revu is more expensive to implement (TCO) than eTakeoff, and Bluebeam Revu is rated with the same score (88/100) as eTakeoff (88/100). eTakeoff offers users more features (4) than Bluebeam Revu (3). There is a clear winner in this case and it is eTakeoff!

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:

eTakeoff Vs. Bluebeam, Inc.

eTakeoff: At eTakeoff, we believe in electronic plans. We believe they’re good for the property owner, good for the contractor and good for the environment. Because of this we provide a free plan viewer with free training. Electronic plans are becoming the predominant way to distribute plans during bid preparation. We see that expanding quickly into project ...

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 ...

Who is more expensive? eTakeoff or Bluebeam Revu?

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 eTakeoff and Bluebeam Revu.

eTakeoff price starts at $950 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 eTakeoff is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction Estimating software. Bluebeam Revu price starts at $349 per seat , When comparing Bluebeam Revu to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Construction Estimating software cost.

Bottom line: Bluebeam Revu is more expensive than eTakeoff.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

eTakeoff: Accounting Management, Bid Comparison, Bidding, Project Management.

Bluebeam Revu: Punch List, Construction, Collaboration Center .

Target customer size

eTakeoff is suitable for businesses of all sizes and can support projects having budget up to $100 million. Bluebeam Revu is typically used small, medium, and large companies in the Construction, Builders, Management, Building and Consulting industries.



eTakeoff

ITQlick rating
(3.8/5)

starts at $950 per license

eTakeoff is a complete electronic viewer and takeoff solution for estimators across all construction disciplines. From our free Basic viewer to our Advanced and Premier products, there’s a solution for every ne...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Estimating, Electrical Estimating.

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, Team Collaboration.

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eTakeoff: 4 Features

Accounting Management
Bid Comparison
Bidding
Project Management

Bluebeam Revu: 3 Features

Punch List
Construction
Collaboration Center
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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eTakeoff
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
88/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$950 per license
Functionality
11
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Bluebeam...
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
88/100
Pricing
5.8/10
License pricing
$349 per seat
Functionality
10
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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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.