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eSUB vs BuildingConnected: Which is a better fit?

Updated on February 7th, 2025
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Summary
Features in Subcontractor
16
Best performer
35
  • Budgeting/Forecasting
  • Calendar Management
  • Equipment Tracking
15
35
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Compliance Management
  • Customizable Forms
User satisfaction
4.4
User reviews251
Ease of use
4.3
Functionality
4.3
Value for money
4.4
Customer support
4.6
4.6
User reviews200
Ease of use
4.6
Functionality
4.4
Value for money
4.4
Customer support
4.6
Price starts from
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Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Yearly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Best for

Small to medium sized commercial subcontractors across all trades, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, concrete, masonry, glazing, drywall, roofing and steel erection.

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

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
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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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eSUB

Top Features
16/35
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Approval Process Control
  • Communication Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Contractor Database
  • Customizable Forms
  • Customizable Reports
  • Inventory Management
  • Multiple Projects
  • Project Time Tracking
  • Proposal Management
  • Qualification Tracking
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Safety Management
  • Supplier Management
  • Task Scheduling
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Time & Expense Tracking
  • API
  • Bid Management
  • Budgeting/Forecasting
  • Calendar Management
  • Contract/License Management
  • Contractor Management
  • Cost Estimating
  • Document Management
  • Equipment Tracking
  • Invoice Management
  • Project Tracking
  • Scheduling
  • Subcontractor Monitoring
  • Task Management
  • Time Tracking
  • Work Order Management
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BuildingConnected

15/35
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BuildingConnected

  • Best Value Construction Bid Management
    Software (2022)
eSUB
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
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
eSUB
  • By eSUB
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2001
BuildingConnected
  • By Autodesk
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1982
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