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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (93.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$260.00 1 User Per Year
Starting at $199.00 Per Month
Bluebeam
Star Rating
(442)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
(49)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (93.9% 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.
- Users report that Bluebeam Revu excels in document management with features like centralized platform and versioning, scoring 9.1 and 8.9 respectively, while Buildxact's document management capabilities are less robust, leading to a lower overall satisfaction in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Bluebeam Revu's proposal creation and bid management features, particularly the templates and bid invitations, are highly rated at 8.8 and 7.9, respectively, whereas Buildxact's bid management features, while functional, do not offer the same level of customization and efficiency.
- G2 users highlight that Bluebeam Revu's optical character recognition (OCR) technology is a standout feature, rated at 8.5, which significantly enhances document digitization, while Buildxact lacks comparable OCR capabilities, making it less effective for users needing advanced document processing.
- Users on G2 indicate that Bluebeam Revu provides superior field collaboration tools, with a score of 6.5, compared to Buildxact's lower ratings in field coordination and communication, which are critical for on-site project management.
- Reviewers mention that Bluebeam Revu's integration with estimating software is rated at 8.7, making it a preferred choice for users who require seamless workflows between estimating and project management, while Buildxact's integration capabilities are seen as limited, scoring only 7.3.
- Users say that Bluebeam Revu's reporting and analytics features are more comprehensive, with a score of 7.7, allowing for better project tracking and decision-making, whereas Buildxact's reporting tools are perceived as basic and less effective for detailed analysis.
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
366
7.9
46
Ease of Use
8.4
370
8.2
46
Ease of Setup
8.4
86
8.0
45
Ease of Admin
7.7
55
7.4
12
Quality of Support
8.4
285
8.1
44
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
53
7.5
12
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
355
9.2
44
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
7.8
24
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
8.0
21
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
7.3
21
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
76
Not enough data
8.9
77
Not enough data
9.1
85
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
8.7
70
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
42
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
41.8%
Architecture & Planning
22.4%
Civil Engineering
11.2%
Design
6.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
4.0%
Other
14.5%
Construction
87.8%
Computer Software
4.1%
Building Materials
4.1%
Wholesale
2.0%
Management Consulting
2.0%
Other
0.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
What are the differences between Revu Standard, CAD and eXtreme®?
1 Comment
Official Response from Bluebeam
With Revu® Standard, you have access to a complete set of markup, editing and collaboration features, as well as plugins for Microsoft® Office and the...Read more
Can I transfer Revu from one computer to another?
1 Comment
Official Response from Bluebeam
Yes. For more information about transferring your license of Revu to another computer, please read ...Read more
What operating system does Revu run on?
1 Comment
Official Response from Bluebeam
All editions of Revu run on Windows®.Read more
Buildxact has no discussions with answers
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