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eSUB vs buildup: Which is a better fit?

Updated on February 7th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 4,020 reviews from Construction Management users.
% Fit
Missing features
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Project Management
NA
Multiple Projects
NA
Job Costing
3.9
Mobile Access
3.8
Real-Time Updates
4.3
% Fit
Missing features
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Project Management
NA
Multiple Projects
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Job Costing
NA
Mobile Access
--
Real-Time Updates
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User satisfaction
4.4
User reviews251
Ease of use
4.3
Functionality
4.3
Value for money
4.4
Customer support
4.6
4.5
User reviews36
Ease of use
4.5
Functionality
4.3
Value for money
4.4
Customer support
4.6
Price starts from
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Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Monthly 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.

Teams that manage construction projects including owners/ developers/ consultants, general contractors, construction project teams and subcontractors.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
View Reviews
1 / 4
View Reviews
Video reviews
No video reviews yet
No video reviews yet
User interface
No videos provided by vendor
No videos provided by vendor
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170997
5 screenshots
Do these products fit your needs?

Prioritize real-user-identified key features according to your needs to find your best fit.

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Access Controls/Permissions
207
Important
Accounting Integration
388
Important

eSUB

Top Features
24/47
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Audit Trail
  • Building Information Model
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Compliance Tracking
  • CRM
  • Customizable Reports
  • Estimating
  • Financial Management
  • For Residential
  • Inventory Management
  • Materials Management
  • Multiple Projects
  • Permit Management
  • Project Management
  • Quality Control Management
  • Real-Time Data
  • Risk Assessment
  • Status Tracking
  • Supplier Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Accounting Integration
  • API
  • Bid Management
  • Budget Tracking
  • Change Order Management
  • Commercial
  • Contract/License Management
  • Contractor Management
  • Document Management
  • Equipment Tracking
  • For AEC Industry
  • Incident Reporting
  • Job Costing
  • Mobile Access
  • Offline Access
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • RFI & Submittals
  • Scheduling
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Task Management
  • Timesheet Management
  • Workflow Management
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buildup

16/47
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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
buildup
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
buildup
  • By Buildup
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2015
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