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Vectorworks Architect vs Bluebeam Revu: Which is a better fit?

Updated on February 9th, 2025
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Summary
Features in Architecture
8
50
  • 2D Drawing
  • BIM Modeling
  • Data Import/Export
18
Best performer
50
  • Approval Process Control
  • Communication Management
  • Customizable Templates
User satisfaction
4.4
User reviews50
Ease of use
4.0
Functionality
4.4
Value for money
3.9
Customer support
4.1
4.7
User reviews974
Ease of use
4.3
Functionality
4.6
Value for money
4.5
Customer support
4.3
Price starts from
/user
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
/user
Yearly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Best for

Vectorworks is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and design, and entertainment industries in 85 countries.

Bluebeam serves architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) professionals across industry segments from individual users to large-scale enterprises.

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pros & cons
1 / 4
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Jonathan K
Designer
4.0

Jonathan: My name is Jonathan. I'm a curtain wall designer. I give Bluebeam Revu four out of five. Click below for more reviews. Before we were using Bluebeam Revu, I was using Adobe Acrobat. I primarily use construction drawings in my job, and Adobe Acrobat is very clunky for working with large format construction drawings. And so, when we switched to Bluebeam Revu, it was just so much easier to navigate large sets of drawings and large format drawings. I chose Bluebeam Revu because I had read about it on social media and drafting forums. It seemed like a lot of people were moving to that so I gave the trial version a try and I was just blown away with how easy it was to use and how much quicker I could navigate my drawings. That's when we made the decision to buy it. Bluebeam Revu, it was easy to set up. It was easy to download and to install on my PC. The only issue that we've had with it, and it's the reason I give it four out of five stars instead of five out of five stars is the licensing scheme seems a little bit old fashioned, in that you can only install it on one PC. In this day and age, when you're working from your office or you're working remotely from home, they will make you purchase an extra license to work from home. Unless you go through deauthorizing your license while you're at work and then authorizing it again while you're at home. But other than that, it's very easy to use. It's very easy to install and very easy to set up and customize. The advice I would give to anyone else who's working with construction drawings is to definitely buy it. It's the best in the field. You will not regret it. It's easy to use and it's going to make you more productive.

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Vectorworks Architect

8/50
  • Activity Dashboard
  • API
  • Approval Process Control
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Bills of Material
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Communication Management
  • Contact Management
  • Contract/License Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Management
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Invoice Management
  • Job Costing
  • Mobile Access
  • Multiple Projects
  • Planning Tools
  • Projections
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Project Time Tracking
  • Project Tracking
  • Project Workflow
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Status Tracking
  • Summary Reports
  • Task Management
  • Task Progress Tracking
  • Task Scheduling
  • Template Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Timesheet Management
  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Imaging
  • BIM Modeling
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Management
  • Drafting
  • For AEC Industry
  • Presentation Tools
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Bluebeam Revu

Top Features
18/50
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Vectorworks Architect

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Vectorworks Architect
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
Bluebeam Revu
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
Vectorworks Architect
  • By Vectorworks
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1985
Bluebeam Revu
  • By Bluebeam Software
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2002
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