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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Bluebeam

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ABluebeam Revu is a PDF management, control, and editing tool. It enables collaboration and markup within shared documents across projects’ life cycles and has takeoff and bid creation capabilities.

    $240

    per year per user

    Procore

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AProcore is a project management software designed specifically for the construction industry. Procore is cloud-based and allows unlimited users per instance, so that construction team members and stakeholders can all access project information and documents.N/A
    Pricing
    BluebeamProcore
    Editions & Modules
    Revu Standard
    $349
    per seat
    Revu CAD
    $449
    per seat
    Revu eXtreme
    $599
    per seat
    Custom Bundle
    Custom Quote
    annually
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    BluebeamProcore
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Procore charges an upfront annual fee by product and based upon Annual Construction Volume (ACV) - the aggregate dollar value of the construction work across the customer's projects. Procore contracts include access for unlimited users, customer support, unlimited data storage, and product enhancements, at no additional cost. Multi-year pools: Contract volume is set for the entire multi-year term and can be consumed at any time during that period to help smooth out variability in consumption. Volume opt-in: Up-front contractual pricing is put in place for additional volume that might need to be added mid-term, to increase predictability of costs. Renewal rate protection: Up-front setting of rates is locked now, so businesses can budget accordingly for future renewals and improve cost predictability in future years.
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    Community Pulse
    BluebeamProcore
    Considered Both Products
    Bluebeam, Inc.
    Chose Bluebeam
    This program directly replaces our use of Adobe company wide. We have also phased out PlanGrid for the most part as the tools of Procore and Bluebeam both have been more user friendly for our teams.
    Incentivized
    Chose Bluebeam
    Procore is great for overall construction management and I will never take that away. What Bluebeam does is it enhances my work and how I can convey it to the field.
    Incentivized
    Chose Bluebeam
    Bluebeam I believe is much better then Smartsheets because there are way more features that just make sense and are construction minded. I am able to host and share these documents with other users who do not need to have a Bluebeam license to view or download them from the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Bluebeam
    Bluebeam Revu is a no-brainer in the AEC space. Stop wasting money on owning adobe and Revu. Revu can replace all of your Adobe usage. With a good change management process, Revu can meet the needs of your entire organization. The Bluebeam team will be with you every step …
    Incentivized
    Chose Bluebeam
    We've used these other products in conjunction with Bluebeam mainly because Bluebeam lacks RFI/COR/PO/Mark-up/revision tracking, and doesn't handle punch lists or tasks.
    Incentivized
    Chose Bluebeam
    Adobe is good for viewing PDFs, but as far as how PDFs are utilized in construction, Bluebeam is hands-down the best program I have used.
    Incentivized
    Chose Bluebeam
    Bluebeam Revu is a better product than Adobe because it focuses more on achieving construction related goals. We selected Bluebeam Revu because others in our office had used it and recommended that we integrate it throughout the company.
    Incentivized
    Chose Bluebeam
    I dont feel that Adobe had as many options and tools as Bluebeam and they were easily accessible as they are in Bluebeam.
    Incentivized
    Chose Bluebeam
    If Bluebeam can be compared to any other PDF editing software, the closest competitor would be Adobe Acrobat. Unfortunately, this really isn't a fair comparison because to tools available (and user interface) in Bluebeam FAR outweigh the ones available in Adobe Acrobat. This …
    Incentivized
    Chose Bluebeam
    Bluebeam is Adobe on steroids. It offers way more options and is more user-friendly. I will admit it takes a little to learn the interface of Bluebeam because it offers so much but coming from AutoCad this was nothing new to me. Once you get a handle on that aspect, Bluebeam is …
    Incentivized
    Chose Bluebeam
    We area construction firm and this software is geared towards the construction industry. Ti fits us very well. It was not a hard decision over Adobe
    Incentivized
    Chose Bluebeam
    Takes their best tools and makes it a part of what they offer and more. Much more user friendly and intuitive to enhance productivity.
    Incentivized
    Chose Bluebeam
    Much easier to use hands down. Adobe is confusing and has provided minimal support for issues I needed. Bleabeam seems to offer all support required vs. adobe.
    Incentivized
    Chose Bluebeam
    I have used Adobe PDF viewers and editors and they do their job alright and I was able to easily use them. But when it comes down to which program better suits the work I do in the construction Bluebeam is far more focused in its design to meet my needs and uses in the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Bluebeam
    Other than Adobe X, Adobe Pro, or Bid2Win, I haven't used any other programs that do what Bluebeam can.
    Incentivized
    Chose Bluebeam
    It is head and shoulders better than adobe. Adobe accomplishes the most basic functions that Bluebeam Revu offers and nothing more. I would go as far to say that Adobe is the equivalent of a junior varsity athlete compared to the professional athlete that is Bluebeam Revu in a …
    Incentivized
    Chose Bluebeam
    Bluembeam is as good as Adobe at most things and better at some.
    Incentivized
    Procore Technologies
    Chose Procore
    Bluebeam Revu for project markup - not as many functionalities as Procore, Procore is much broader
    Jobber - not as specifically tailored to my industry, Procore is a much better fit for construction management
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Bluebeam Revu is a great program for editing PDFs, measuring areas, etc. This is the main use for Bluebeam we have within our company. Procore does not have the same editing functions as Bluebeam, but takes it to the next step in being able to maintain and organize all …
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    I had originally picked PASKR over Procore because it was less expensive and seemed to be more comprehensive, but it turned out to be not as useful for Subs and our workers so I switched to Procore.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Procore still exists and appears it will for a long time. Developments are steady.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Procore is all that I have used
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Viewpoint Team was much slower when uploading docs/photos and navigating through the windows. It also didn't have a meeting minutes function which is very important for us. The interface was easy to understand but it was just clunky and slow.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    All the processes are streamlined and it is sort of an all in one construction project management platform.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Primavera did not keep up with changes in technology and the industry, so it was phased out.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Procore has all of the functionality of this software and more. I do not think it is even fair to compare the two seeing that Procore is able to do much more. Official drawings and documents are critical to keep organized and in order, which Procore does seamlessly and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Procore is the only software that I have used.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    I listed three alternatives.
    1. Fieldwire
      1. I personally haven't used this project management software. I have seen my electricians use it. I found that it is pretty good for document/ plans management and mark-up. It didn't seem to have the versatile capabilities of Procore.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    I can't compare Procore to most other construction software because they tend to focus more on one specific module (e.g. PlanGrid is only on drawing, RFI, and submittal management). I heard there's another company that is trying to build something like Procore that …
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Honestly, Procore is the most user-friendly software program out of the ones I have previously or currently use. With other products, it can be hard to find where everything is, and it ends up taking longer to learn all the things you can do with them.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Procore is the only tool you need to manage a construction product. The other products are not all-inclusive and you must use other products to supplement them.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    I have previously used these other software's at other companies, and Procore is ahead of the game when it comes to these tools. These tools are all useful when it comes to one area of expertise in construction, but Procore is good at covering all of these areas and being a one …
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Procore has given us the functionality and tools from multiple different products and centralized it all onto one platform. Thus making it 110% better for managing projects and keeping everyone on the same page. Won't be long until Procore is just about the only product we use, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    The drawings feature that Procore offers is better with the sheet scanning and recognition. The Procore mobile app is a lot more user-friendly than Bluebeam. The form and document distribution is a lot better in Bluebeam.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    I have used PMWEB, PROLOG, and Oracle, but Procore is by far the most user-friendly and captures more features for a reasonable cost. All of the rest have the power to do more, but cost exponentially more and don't offer the user-friendly interface that Procore does.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Slick, cloud-based, user-friendly, and more intuitive tools all made it an easy decision.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Others were fine but limited. Procore is wholly integrated.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Bluebeam used for marking up of drawings and collaborating in real-time using Studio while Procore is used for document sharing to others.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Bluebeam has a much better mark up and viewing abilities for drawings and submittals and Bim360 has a much better Punch List tool. Other than that Procore does a lot more overall than both of these programs.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    We are still using Bluebeam for document markups, shop drawing markups, and pdf document work. Bluebeam also provides the ability to create a more user friendly dashboard for access to submittals and project plans. The RFI and submittal and observation modules and process are …
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    It combined Bidtracer and H drive and allows much more functionality than bluegrass, but Bluebeam is much more accurate with detailed dimensions and calibration.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
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    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
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    TrustRadius Insights
    BluebeamProcore
    Highlights

    TrustRadius
    Research Team Insight
    Published

    Bluebeam Revu and Procore are competitors in the construction software space, but have some key differences. While Procore is designed to be the most comprehensive of a construction platform whereas Bluebeam Revu specializes in construction project management.

    On TrustRadius, Procore and Bluebeam Revu reviewers are mostly from mid-sized construction companies and reporting out of their companies’ engineering departments.

    Features

    Procore’s platform can be broken into 4 different offerings: Preconstruction, Resource Management, Project Management, and Financial Management. Buyers have the option of using only one or a combination of these tools. The Preconstruction offering focuses on prequalification and bid management whereas the Resource Management component helps users with field management. Given its comprehensiveness, Procore users consistently call-out how much they enjoy being able to do everything pertaining to their jobs within one platform.

    Bluebeam Revu is a suite of construction software tools that take a project-first approach. Bluebeam offers specialized features based on prospective users’ specific role in a construction company—including owners, superintendents, estimators, contractors, engineers, and architects.

    Limitations

    Given its project management focus, Bluebeam may not be best suited for organizations looking to manage their entire construction business all in one tool. For example, Bluebeam doesn’t support enterprise planning features, or human capital management like some construction software. However, this type of focus is great for those that are looking for the perfect project management tool designed specifically for the construction industry. Bluebeam shines when it comes to markups and document management, but may not suit the needs of users who require a lot of customization with their project management tool.

    Procore has a steep learning curve, however its document management features are highly rated in particular. Another area where Procore could stand to improve according to its users is its drawing and design features. Others also mention that it is a bit expensive.

    Pricing

    Speaking of Procore’s pricing, its project management component alone is $375/yr with unlimited users. For a bundle of its project management and financial management components, buyers can expect to pay $549/yr. Pricing for the whole platform or more than two components is contingent upon the number of users and which tools are chosen.

    Pricing for Bluebeam is per user, starting at $349 a seat for its Standard edition. There is also its Revu CAD offering which supports 2D and 3D design which starts at $449 per seat. Their Revu Extreme offering, is best for enterprises and starts at $599 per seat. This is not a subscription price, so you only pay once and get to use Bluebeam indefinitely. Their free trial is a good way to assess your specific user needs before investing fully.

    Features
    BluebeamProcore
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Bluebeam and Procore
    Feature
    Bluebeam
    8.7
    1 Ratings
    Procore
    8.0
    186 Ratings
    Standard reports9.01 Ratings8.2178 Ratings
    Custom reports8.01 Ratings7.9173 Ratings
    Data exportability9.01 Ratings7.9166 Ratings
    Dashboards00 Ratings8.0173 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Bluebeam and Procore
    Feature
    Bluebeam
    8.9
    54 Ratings
    Procore
    8.6
    749 Ratings
    Plan distribution & viewing8.952 Ratings9.0719 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing9.254 Ratings8.8692 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists8.533 Ratings9.0672 Ratings
    Photo documentation8.836 Ratings8.7722 Ratings
    Jobsite reports9.031 Ratings8.5684 Ratings
    Document sharing9.247 Ratings8.8739 Ratings
    RFI tools9.035 Ratings8.9701 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals9.042 Ratings8.5679 Ratings
    As-built drawings8.945 Ratings8.3119 Ratings
    Mobile app7.927 Ratings8.0694 Ratings
    Submittal design and management8.921 Ratings8.5202 Ratings
    Checklists9.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Change orders9.03 Ratings8.4164 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes00 Ratings8.3190 Ratings
    Specifications00 Ratings9.0199 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Bluebeam and Procore
    Feature
    Bluebeam
    9.1
    29 Ratings
    Procore
    8.5
    107 Ratings
    Takeoff tools7.927 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Job costing8.45 Ratings7.594 Ratings
    Cost databases10.01 Ratings8.14 Ratings
    Cost calculator10.02 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Bid creation9.08 Ratings7.6101 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Bluebeam and Procore
    Feature
    Bluebeam
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    8.1
    55 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.155 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Bluebeam and Procore
    Feature
    Bluebeam
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    8.3
    51 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings8.351 Ratings
    User Ratings
    BluebeamProcore
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.6
    (66 ratings)
    8.8
    (855 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    1.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (68 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.8
    (55 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (15 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.5
    (15 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (11 ratings)
    9.2
    (68 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (5 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (13 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (113 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (15 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (310 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (15 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (13 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (14 ratings)