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BuildingConnected vs Archdesk: Which is a better fit?

Updated on February 2nd, 2025
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Summary
Features in Construction Bid Management
18
42
39
Best performer
42
  • Accounting Integration
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Approval Process Control
User satisfaction
4.6
User reviews200
Ease of use
4.6
Functionality
4.4
Value for money
4.4
Customer support
4.6
4.5
User reviews51
Ease of use
4.3
Functionality
4.2
Value for money
4.3
Customer support
4.7
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Free version
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Best for

General contractors, owners, and subcontractors working in commercial construction.

Archdesk works best for construction companies, specialist contractors and heavy industries.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
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1 / 4
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Video reviews
Wayne R
Senior Estimator
4.0

Wayne R: Hi, my name's Wayne. I'm the senior estimator for a general contractor. I would rate BuildingConnected at a four out of five. And for more reviews, quick below. Okay. Previously, we used Dropbox. We used to email individual subs for requests, for quotes. Very time consuming. We looked at what we were using currently and decided that the payback time for the time savings would be very short. Okay. It was fairly simple to get familiar with the software and start to utilize it in an efficient manner. I would say that if you're looking for a cost savings as far as time to invite subcontractors and suppliers to quote on your project, it is very beneficial to use this software.

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BuildingConnected

18/42
  • Access Control
  • Accounting Integration
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Approval Process Control
  • Change Order Management
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Communication Management
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Forecasting
  • Forms Creation & Design
  • Invoice Management
  • Job Costing
  • Mobile Access
  • Multiple Projects
  • Multiple User Accounts
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • RFP Management
  • Side-by-Side Comparison
  • Takeoff
  • Task Management
  • Version Control
  • Workflow Management
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • API
  • Bid Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Contract/License Management
  • Cost Database
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • File Sharing
  • For AEC Industry
  • Project Management
  • Project Tracking
  • Proposal Generation
  • Proposal Management
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Supplier Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
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Archdesk

Top Features
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BuildingConnected

  • Best Value Construction Bid Management
    Software (2022)

Archdesk

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BuildingConnected
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Archdesk
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
BuildingConnected
  • By Autodesk
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1982
Archdesk
  • By Archdesk
  • Located in United Kingdom
  • Founded in 2016
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