Compare Bluebeam and Buildxact 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (94.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$260.00 1 User Per Year
Starting at $199.00 Per Month
Bluebeam
Star Rating
(458)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$260.00 1 User Per Year
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Star Rating
(53)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $199.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Bluebeam excels in user satisfaction, with many praising its versatility for handling PDF documents and drawings. Users appreciate the convenience of performing takeoffs and editing documents within the same platform, which streamlines their workflow significantly.
- Users say that Buildxact is particularly effective for managing projects from the quoting stage to invoicing. Reviewers highlight its organizational capabilities, noting how it helps them keep track of various leads and live projects, which is essential for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, Bluebeam has a higher overall G2 Score, indicating a stronger performance in user satisfaction and market presence. This is reflected in the substantial number of recent reviews, which suggests that users are actively engaging with the software and finding value in its features.
- Reviewers mention that while both products have similar star ratings, Bluebeam's larger user base and higher total number of reviews provide a more reliable insight into its performance. This extensive feedback allows potential users to gauge the software's effectiveness more accurately.
- Users highlight that Bluebeam's features for marking up and creating design drafts are particularly robust, making it a preferred choice for professionals who need comprehensive tools for quantification and document comparison. This level of functionality is often cited as a key advantage over Buildxact.
- G2 reviewers note that while Buildxact offers solid support and ease of use, it may not match the depth of features found in Bluebeam, especially for users who require advanced capabilities in document management and project estimation. Users appreciate Buildxact's simplicity but sometimes find it lacking in more complex project needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bluebeam
Basics
$260.00
1 User Per Year
For simple markups, document management and collaboration.
- PDF creation, viewing, editing and markups
- Measure length and area (no perimeter)
- Participate in Studio collaborations
Buildxact
Foundation (Monthly)
Starting at $199.00
Per Month
For the custom home builder just starting off with digital takeoffs and estimates (Billed monthly)
- Unlimited Users
- Lead Management
- Digital Takeoffs
Free Trial
Bluebeam
Free Trial is available
Buildxact
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
381
8.0
48
Ease of Use
8.4
385
8.3
48
Ease of Setup
8.5
100
8.0
47
Ease of Admin
7.7
55
7.4
12
Quality of Support
8.4
296
8.1
46
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
53
7.5
12
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
368
9.2
46
Features by Category
Document Management
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Qualifications
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
6.7
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Construction Management
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Documentation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.3
32
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.9
32
Not enough data
8.0
29
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
7.7
25
Not enough data
Field Management
Not enough data
6.5
13
Not enough data
6.0
13
Not enough data
5.1
13
Not enough data
5.1
13
Not enough data
6.2
13
Asset Management
Not enough data
5.3
13
Not enough data
5.0
12
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
6.2
13
Task Management
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
7.6
21
Not enough data
7.6
21
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
7.4
21
Not enough data
7.2
22
Site Management
Not enough data
6.7
21
Not enough data
6.5
21
Not enough data
5.3
21
Not enough data
5.6
21
Not enough data
4.6
21
Not enough data
6.1
21
Not enough data
5.6
21
Workflow Management
Not enough data
7.8
41
Not enough data
7.3
40
Job Costing
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
8.0
41
Logistics and Operations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Document Management
8.8
78
Not enough data
8.9
85
Not enough data
9.0
95
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
Site Management
8.4
62
Not enough data
7.9
57
Not enough data
Data Gathering
8.4
32
8.0
26
7.8
31
Feature Not Available
8.4
38
Feature Not Available
Bid Generation
9.0
43
Feature Not Available
8.2
29
6.8
26
9.1
34
7.6
26
Feature Not Available
7.2
26
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Before the Job
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
On the Job
6.4
6
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
After the Job
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Field Service Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Scheduling Workflows - Construction Scheduling
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
5.5
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Reporting & Analytics - Construction Scheduling
Not enough data
5.2
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Productivity - Construction Scheduling
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
6.4
7
Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration PartnersHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bluebeam and Buildxact are categorized as Takeoff
Unique Categories
Bluebeam is categorized as Construction Drawing Management, Punch List, Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners, and Field Service Management
Buildxact is categorized as Construction ERP, Jobsite Management, Construction Project Management, Construction Estimating, Bid Management, and Construction Scheduling
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bluebeam
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Buildxact
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Construction
42.7%
Architecture & Planning
21.7%
Civil Engineering
10.8%
Design
6.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
3.8%
Other
14.9%
Construction
86.3%
Building Materials
5.9%
Computer Software
3.9%
Wholesale
2.0%
Management Consulting
2.0%
Other
0.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
What does Bluebeam Revu cost?
1 Comment
KY
They have a subscription model now, the prices are all on their site under pricing. Read more
What is Bluebeam Revu Standard?
1 Comment
GC
Bluebeam revu standard is an alternative to Adobe Acrobat. The program is very user friendly and loaded with better features than Adobe. Another advantage...Read more
Does Maintenance include training?
1 Comment
Official Response from Bluebeam
No it doesn’t, however there are free training videos on our Support site, as well as free webinars held on an ongoing basis. If you are looking for...Read more
Buildxact has no discussions with answers
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