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Compare Bluebeam and Chief Architect Premier 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (94.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$260.00 1 User Per Year
No pricing available
Bluebeam
Star Rating
(443)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$260.00 1 User Per Year
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Star Rating
(18)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Bluebeam Revu excels in document management with a score of 9.1, highlighting its robust centralized platform and versioning capabilities, which streamline collaboration on projects. In contrast, Chief Architect Premier, while strong in design features, does not match this level of document management efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that Chief Architect Premier shines in ease of use with a score of 9.1, particularly for small businesses, making it accessible for users who may not have extensive technical backgrounds. Bluebeam Revu, while still user-friendly, has a slightly lower ease of use score at 8.4, which some users feel reflects a steeper learning curve.
- G2 users highlight the quality of support for Chief Architect Premier, scoring 9.3, with many reviewers praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In comparison, Bluebeam Revu's support quality, rated at 8.4, is seen as adequate but not as consistently praised as Chief Architect's.
- Users on G2 report that Bluebeam Revu's integration with third-party inspection software is rated at 8.3, which is beneficial for users needing to streamline their workflows. Chief Architect Premier lacks this level of integration, which some users find limits their ability to connect with other essential tools.
- Reviewers mention that Bluebeam Revu's reporting and analytics features, with a score of 7.7, could be improved, as some users find them less comprehensive compared to the design-focused capabilities of Chief Architect Premier. Users appreciate the detailed design reports available in Chief Architect, which cater specifically to architectural needs.
- Users say that Bluebeam Revu's attachment uploads score an impressive 8.9, making it easy to share and manage documents within projects. Chief Architect Premier, while strong in design, does not emphasize document sharing to the same extent, which some users feel could enhance collaboration.
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
Chief Architect Premier
No pricing availableFree Trial
Bluebeam
Free Trial is available
Chief Architect Premier
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
367
9.2
15
Ease of Use
8.4
371
9.1
15
Ease of Setup
8.4
87
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.7
55
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
286
9.3
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
53
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
356
9.2
15
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Move
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Store & Manage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Library
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Rendering
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Document Management
8.8
76
Not enough data
8.9
77
Not enough data
9.1
86
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
Not enough data
7.8
31
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
Bid Generation
9.0
42
Not enough data
8.2
29
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
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
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Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bluebeam and Chief Architect Premier share no categories
Unique Categories
Bluebeam is categorized as Takeoff, Construction Drawing Management, Punch List, Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners, and Field Service Management
Chief Architect Premier is categorized as 3D Modeling and Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bluebeam
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Chief Architect Premier
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
42.0%
Architecture & Planning
22.4%
Civil Engineering
11.2%
Design
6.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
4.0%
Other
14.5%
Architecture & Planning
29.4%
Design
23.5%
Construction
17.6%
Marketing and Advertising
5.9%
Machinery
5.9%
Other
17.6%
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
Chief Architect Premier has no discussions with answers
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