# Bluebeam, Trimble LiveCount vs Nitro PDF Comparison | | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 461 | 29 | 386 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (43.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (44.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $260.00 1 User Per Year | No pricing available | $15.00 1 User Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Bluebeam Pros: - Ease of Use (30 reviews) - Tools (14 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (8 reviews) - Difficult Learning (7 reviews) ### Trimble LiveCount **Not enough data** ### Nitro PDF Pros: - Ease of Use (59 reviews) - Easy Editing (40 reviews) Cons: - PDF Issues (22 reviews) - Expensive (13 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (384 reviews) | 8.3 (26 reviews) | 8.8 (306 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (388 reviews) | 7.9 (26 reviews) | 8.8 (310 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (103 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (156 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (97 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (298 reviews) | 8.4 (26 reviews) | 8.1 (239 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (92 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (370 reviews) | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 8.2 (293 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Bluebeam #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Basics Price: $260.00 1 User Per Year Description: For simple markups, document management and collaboration. Key Features: - PDF creation, viewing, editing and markups - Measure length and area (no perimeter) - Participate in Studio collaborations [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/bluebeam/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Trimble LiveCount #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Nitro PDF #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Nitro PDF Standard Price: $15.00 1 User Per Month Description: With the Nitro PDF Standard plan, you get everything you need to create, edit, convert, combine, and collaborate on PDFs with ease—all at an unbeatable value. Designed for individuals, teams, and businesses seeking a full suite of PDF editing features, Nitro's PDF Standard plan boosts productivity and streamlines workflows. Key Features: - Create, convert & combine PDFs   - Manage and edit PDFs   - Collaborate and share with ease  [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/nitro-pdf/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### PDF Editor | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bluebeam** | N/A | N/A | | **Trimble LiveCount** | N/A | N/A | | **Nitro PDF** | 8.5/10 | 109 | #### Organization | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Protect** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (84 reviews) | | **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (87 reviews) | | **Document Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (87 reviews) | | **Editing History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (87 reviews) | #### Editing | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (90 reviews) | | **Edit Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (93 reviews) | | **New PDF** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (85 reviews) | | **Field Functions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (83 reviews) | | **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (83 reviews) | #### Operating System | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **PC Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (77 reviews) | | **Mac Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (52 reviews) | | **Linux Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (47 reviews) | ### Punch List | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bluebeam** | 8.3/10 | 40 | | **Trimble LiveCount** | N/A | N/A | | **Nitro PDF** | N/A | N/A | #### Documentation | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Third-Party Inspection Software Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Attachment Uploads** | 9.0 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Templates** | 8.6 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **List Generation** | 8.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting and Analytics** | 7.9 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Collaboration | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Action History** | 8.9 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Notifications and Reminders** | 8.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Messaging and Communication** | 7.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Support** | 7.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Construction Drawing Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bluebeam** | 8.6/10 | 111 | | **Trimble LiveCount** | N/A | N/A | | **Nitro PDF** | N/A | N/A | #### Document Management | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Centralized Platform** | 8.8 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Versioning** | 8.9 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Management** | 9.0 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Technology** | 8.3 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Linkage** | 8.7 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Site Management | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Site Progress Monitoring** | 8.4 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Access** | 7.9 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Takeoff | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bluebeam** | 8.5/10 | 54 | | **Trimble LiveCount** | 8.3/10 | 7 | | **Nitro PDF** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Gathering | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Cost Calculators** | 8.4 (32 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Enterprise Search** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multiple Input Formats** | 8.4 (38 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Bid Generation | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Collaborative Editing** | 9.0 (43 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Automated BoQs and BoMs** | 8.2 (29 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Versioning** | 9.1 (34 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integration with Estimating Software** | Feature Not Available | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Document Creation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bluebeam** | N/A | N/A | | **Trimble LiveCount** | N/A | N/A | | **Nitro PDF** | 8.3/10 | 99 | #### Design | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Graphics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (68 reviews) | | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (63 reviews) | | **Themes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (60 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-User Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (64 reviews) | | **Real-Time Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (61 reviews) | #### File Types | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (75 reviews) | | **Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (71 reviews) | | **Web Publishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (54 reviews) | #### Edit & Revise | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Revision History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (67 reviews) | | **Suggestion Mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (59 reviews) | | **Document Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (76 reviews) | #### Integrate & Embed | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (57 reviews) | | **Website** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (57 reviews) | | **Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (61 reviews) | #### Operating System | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **PC Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (72 reviews) | | **Mac Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (51 reviews) | | **Linux Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (49 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (16 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Agentic AI - Document Creation | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | ### Field Service Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bluebeam** | 7.4/10 | 9 | | **Trimble LiveCount** | N/A | N/A | | **Nitro PDF** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Before the Job | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Calendar** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dispatch** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roles** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Booking** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### On the Job | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Location** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Communication** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Behavior Monitoring** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Client Notifications** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Field Sales** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### After the Job | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Reports** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Invoicing** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **CRM Integrations** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Field Service Management | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bluebeam** | N/A | N/A | | **Trimble LiveCount** | N/A | N/A | | **Nitro PDF** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners | Feature | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Bluebeam (5):** [Takeoff Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/takeoff), [Construction Drawing Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-drawing-management), [Punch List Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/punch-list), [Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners](https://www.g2.com/categories/autodesk-construction-cloud-integration-partners), [Field Service Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/field-service-management) **Unique to Trimble LiveCount (1):** [Takeoff Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/takeoff) **Unique to Nitro PDF (2):** [PDF Editors](https://www.g2.com/categories/pdf-editor), [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Bluebeam | Trimble LiveCount | Nitro PDF | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 36.0% | 22.2% | 47.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 43.4% | 33.3% | 35.5% | | **Enterprise** | 20.6% | 44.4% | 16.6% | ### By Industry #### Bluebeam - **Construction:** 42.8% - **Architecture & Planning:** 21.5% - **Civil Engineering:** 10.8% - **Design:** 6.1% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.8% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.5% - **Accounting:** 1.8% - **Government Administration:** 1.1% - **Higher Education:** 1.1% - **Oil & Energy:** 1.1% - **Other:** 7.4% #### Trimble LiveCount - **Design:** 40.7% - **Construction:** 25.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 18.5% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.7% - **Computer Software:** 3.7% - **Civil Engineering:** 3.7% - **Accounting:** 3.7% #### Nitro PDF - **Information Technology and Services:** 8.4% - **Construction:** 6.0% - **Computer Software:** 5.7% - **Financial Services:** 5.2% - **Accounting:** 3.3% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.0% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.0% - **Higher Education:** 3.0% - **Education Management:** 3.0% - **Retail:** 2.2% - **Other:** 57.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Bluebeam - [Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5382 reviews) - [Procore](https://www.g2.com/products/procore/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (4181 reviews) - [Fieldwire by Hilti](https://www.g2.com/products/fieldwire-by-hilti/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (530 reviews) - [Simpro](https://www.g2.com/products/simpro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (407 reviews) - [Jotform](https://www.g2.com/products/jotform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5207 reviews) - [Newforma Project Center](https://www.g2.com/products/newforma-project-center/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (147 reviews) - [Revizto](https://www.g2.com/products/revizto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (240 reviews) - [Verizon Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/verizon-connect/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (961 reviews) - [Skedulo](https://www.g2.com/products/skedulo/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (422 reviews) - 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Composer](https://www.g2.com/products/conga-composer/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (904 reviews) - [Soda PDF Anywhere](https://www.g2.com/products/soda-pdf-anywhere/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (71 reviews) - [Tungsten Power PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/tungsten-power-pdf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (62 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Bluebeam - Title: [What does Bluebeam Revu cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-bluebeam-revu-cost) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "They have a subscription model now, the prices are all on their site under pricing. " - Title: [What is Bluebeam Revu Standard?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-bluebeam-revu-standard) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Bluebeam revu standard is an alternative to Adobe Acrobat. The program is very user friendly and loaded with better features than Adobe. Another advantage..." - Title: [Does Maintenance include training?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-maintenance-include-training) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "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..." - Title: [How can I purchase Maintenance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-purchase-maintenance) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Maintenance is available at the time of purchase and renewable every year. " - Title: [What is included when I purchase Maintenance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-included-when-i-purchase-maintenance) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "With active Maintenance you’ll receive direct phone and email access to our experienced Technical Support staff during regular business hours, the ability to..." ### Trimble LiveCount No discussions available for this product. ### Nitro PDF - Title: [How do I reset my password when the "reset password" emails don't come through?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-reset-my-password-when-the-reset-password-emails-don-t-come-through) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Hi there, please post your question on our community forum https://community.gonitro.com and our Support team will be able to advise. Many thanks." - Title: [Would i be able to utilize the Nitro Pro application for a significant stretch of time ...?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/46230-would-i-be-able-to-utilize-the-nitro-pro-application-for-a-significant-stretch-of-time) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Absolutely! Our office has been using Nitro Pro since, I believe, Version 8. We are currently on Version 13. It has been a great asset to the firm." - Title: [Would i be able to utilize this item for quite a while.....?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/46194-would-i-be-able-to-utilize-this-item-for-quite-a-while) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Our office has been using Nitro since, I believe, version 8. We are currently on version 13. So yes, quite awhile in deed :)" - Title: [How to add an electronic signature to a PDF](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27609-how-to-add-an-electronic-signature-to-a-pdf) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Here is the answer to the query How to add signature in PDF - https://www.transferemails.com/how-to-add-signature-in-pdf/" - Title: [How to create an electronic signature](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27608-how-to-create-an-electronic-signature) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Simply search this on their web help. You will get a comprehensive guide." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluebeam-vs-trimble-livecount-vs-nitro-pdf)