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PlanHub

4.4 (486)

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Last updated September 28th, 2026

# Reviews of PlanHub

Ease of use

4.4

Customer Service

4.4

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

NC

Nikole C

project managerConstruction, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“It’s a helpful platform for finding bid opportunities and connecting with general contractors, which makes it easier to keep a steady pipeline of projects. While there are some limitations in organization and cost depending on usage, it’s still a useful tool for staying competitive and accessing new work opportunities.“

April 27, 2026

Xp

Xiomara p

estimatorConstruction, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“For us, it is not very efficient and tends to run slowly, especially when working with large drawing sets. Because of that, we usually prefer to download the plans and perform takeoffs using our own external software to work faster and more comfortably“

December 9, 2025

RP

Rene P

EstimatorConstruction, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I have used the software for many years, and it has remained a go to for all things estimating and collaborating with Owners, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Suppliers and Certified NYS Women, Minority and SDVOB Enterprises.“

May 5, 2026

TB

Todd B

EstimatingConstruction, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I believe there is a glitch in the system leaving the project in the queue and confuses our estimating team when one individual has decided not to bid a project, but the other individual does not know that it has already been reviewed and waste time.“

September 16, 2026

NC

Nikole C

project managerConstruction, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“The platform is user-friendly, and it helps connect with general contractors quickly, which makes it easier to grow the bid pipeline and stay active with new work.“

April 27, 2026

AH

Andre H

Project EngineerInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“Finding information on a project plans/drawings when scanning to see if you find a match. When I click and enter information on the search I cannot find information.“

January 9, 2026

Xp

Xiomara p

estimatorConstruction, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“The platform has helped us streamline our bidding process, access more projects that match our trades, and stay organized with upcoming deadlines.“

December 9, 2025

AP

AJ P

EstimatorConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“Pretty much the only thing I don't like about Plan Hub is how there are multiple pages of documents and each page only shows 10 documents to look through and each time you select a document to preview and then go back to the main jobsite page it always takes you back to the first page of documents.“

June 3, 2025

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Nelson R.  
Company Owner  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A Helpful Tool for Finding and Bidding on Construction Projects"

June 3, 2025

5.0

Overall, my experience with PlanHub is positive. It makes it easier to find construction projects and submit bids. The platform is user-friendly and offers helpful tools for managing leads. While there are a few areas for improvement, it’s a solid source for growing a contractor business.

Pros

PlanHub is easy to use and has a clean, organized website. I like how quickly I can find and bid on projects that match my trade and location. The notifications keep me updated on new opportunities. It saved me time compared to searching for leads manually.

Cons

Some project details can be vague or miss key information. I also found that some leads weren’t very active or responsive. It should have better filters to narrow down the most relevant jobs.

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

January 15, 2026

Hey, Nelson! Thanks for your patience in our response, we just realized this one slipped through the cracks. Thank you for your honest feedback! It helps our team and community so much. We're really happy to hear that PlanHub has saved you lots of time and is easy to submit bids on. That's why we're here! We always encourage our GC community to be as thorough as possible with their project details and to be responsive, we know how important that is. Hopefully you've had some improved responsiveness since you left your review! We've also made some updates for better filtering. We'd recommend getting in touch with your Success Manager to have them show you or reach out to our customer service team through the chat function in our platform. Just click on the green question mark bubble on the left hand side of your screen to get in touch. Thanks again for your candidness, we appreciate it!

SF

Slade F.  
Business Owner  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Planhub is a modern easy-to-use take on sourcing commercial jobs"

May 5, 2026

5.0

Overall it is a vast improvement over what we were using before. It is a modern interface, easy to geofence where I want jobs, and I have used the take-off capabilities extensively and really like them.

Pros

It is the most accurate of all the apps in determining if there are requirements that fit my trade. The take-off software is outstanding as well. It's easy and intuitive to use/navigate, and support is readily available if I have a question.

Cons

All of the various add-on modules get confusing, which makes the pricing somewhat opaque. I would like to see more up front, clear pricing.

Switched from

[Bluebook ProEstimator](https://www.capterra.com/p/161839/Bluebook-PRO-Estimator/)

Inaccurate job matching based on my trade. Poor plan search capabilities. Their only take-off software option is to download a fat client on windows.

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

May 7, 2026

Hey Slade! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for switching to PlanHub, we love to hear that it's been a vast improvement. We're so glad the trade matching accuracy and takeoff capabilities have been standout features for you, that's exactly what we're here for! We totally hear you on the pricing transparency and we'll absolutely pass that feedback along to our product and development team so we can make that clearer going forward.

PH

Paul H.  
Owner  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Disgruntled Business Owner"

March 24, 2026

1.0

The beginning was good, my team and I followed the recommended way of reaching out to different general contractors. What we found was most of them post their plans to 10 different websites and have no desire to want to actually do any business with the people that are reaching out. After the first few months and going 0/10 on bids with half of them not returning calls or receiving feedback, we began reducing resources spent here. The $1,999 subscription auto renewed even though I had told my rep I had no interest in renewing 4-6 months prior. The emails were buried in spam and fine print, and they refuse to issue refunds. Very disappointed with my experience overall.

Pros

There were an abundance of opportunities, however must of them are shelled out to hundreds of contractors.

Cons

The renewal process is awful, they bury their rules in fine print, their emails auto populate to spam and they refuse to issue any refunds. No exclusivity and a very difficult commercial market makes it hard to find value.

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

April 1, 2026

Hey, Paul! Thanks for taking some time to leave us your honest thoughts, and we're really sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating it can be putting a ton of bids out and not getting awarded or hearing back. We have an entire team dedicated to working with GCs posting projects to encourage them to respond to bidding subs, and we also have implemented features to further support this. Because we do get it. We'll make sure to pass on your feedback about renewals to our support team so they're aware of your frustrations and can make potential improvements there. Again, we really appreciate you sharing with us. It helps us to make PlanHub even better.

RE

Roby E.  
Estimator  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Good, but could be better."

June 18, 2026

4.0

Over all we have had a positive experience with Plan Hub. Using this has lead to contracts for a project that was not listed elsewhere.

Pros

Able to preview plans without having to download them. shows all GCs bidding on a project even if we did not receive an invite from them.

Cons

It is difficult to find the architecturals or structurals or just the plan set because many of the names on files are in code and don't make sense.

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

June 23, 2026

Hey Roby! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so glad PlanHub has helped you land contracts on projects that weren't listed anywhere else and that the visibility into all bidding GCs has been a standout feature for you! We completely hear you on the file naming confusion and we'll make sure to pass that feedback along to our product and development team for consideration. Thanks again for your candid thoughts. We appreciate you!

NC

Nikole C.  
project manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Helpful Platform for Finding and Managing Bid Opportunities"

April 27, 2026

5.0

Overall, my experience with PlanHub has been positive. It’s a helpful platform for finding bid opportunities and connecting with general contractors, which makes it easier to keep a steady pipeline of projects. While there are some limitations in organization and cost depending on usage, it’s still a useful tool for staying competitive and accessing new work opportunities.

Pros

What I liked most about PlanHub is how easy it is to find and view new project opportunities in one place. The platform is user-friendly, and it helps connect with general contractors quickly, which makes it easier to grow the bid pipeline and stay active with new work.

Cons

The biggest downsides of PlanHub are the cost and some usability issues. Pricing can feel high for smaller subcontractors, and navigating through project files and filters can be confusing when there’s a lot of activity. Some users also mention limited document organization and occasional inefficiencies when managing bids or communication.

Alternatives considered

[JobNimbus](https://www.capterra.com/p/126797/JobNimbus/)[Procore](https://www.capterra.com/p/56250/Procore/)

Reason for choosing PlanHub

I chose PlanHub over alternatives like ConstructConnect, BuildingConnected, and others because it’s simpler, more cost-effective, and focused on active bidding opportunities rather than overly complex data or enterprise-level systems. It was easier to get started with, had a more user-friendly interface, and made it faster to find and connect with general contractors without needing heavy training or setup.

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

April 28, 2026

Hey Nikole! We're so glad PlanHub has made it easy to find opportunities and connect with GCs, that's exactly what we're here for. As for the pricing concerns, many of our users find that landing just one job covers their investment and much more, and we've seen that happen in as little as a few months. Thanks so much for choosing PlanHub and for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate it!

gM

garrett M.  
Vice president  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Essential Bidding Tool for HVAC Insulation Takeoffs"

May 5, 2026

5.0

PlanHub has streamlined our pre-construction workflow significantly. We primarily use it for the measurement and counting tools to build our material lists for duct wrap and pipe insulation. It provides a solid bridge between finding the project and getting an accurate bid out the door.

Pros

As an HVAC insulation contractor, the digital takeoff tools are a game-changer. The ability to perform quick linear measurements for ductwork insulation and use the "count" feature for fittings and equipment directly on the platform saves me hours compared to manual scaling.

Cons

The navigation within the plan viewer can sometimes feel a bit laggy when handling high-resolution MEP files with many layers. Additionally, I’d love to see more Ductwork presets in the library and the ability to save standard measurement tools for faster estimates.

Alternatives considered

[Bluebeam Revu](https://www.capterra.com/p/121586/Bluebeam-PDF-Revu/)

Reason for choosing PlanHub

Easier setup and navigation. Simple for insulation costs.

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

May 12, 2026

Hey Garrett! Thank you so much for such a detailed and thoughtful review. Hearing that the digital takeoff tools have been a game changer for your HVAC insulation workflow and are saving you hours compared to manual scaling is music to our ears! We completely hear you on the lag with high resolution MEP files and the request for more ductwork presets, that is really valuable feedback we will absolutely pass along to our product and development team for consideration. Thanks again for your candid thoughts. We appreciate you!

BD

Brian D.  
Estimator and Project Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "PlanHub Review"

May 5, 2026

5.0

Overall I am on planhub daily. The takeoff is the best part. There is always plenty of opportunity to bid jobs.

Pros

Ease of use and always updating. There are always jobs to bid with a multitude of GC's to bid to in one click.

Cons

Some jobs get lost in the shuffle and they are tough to search out. Would love to be able to see what jobs won with which GC.

Switched from

[iSqFt for General Contractors](https://www.capterra.com/p/3498/iSqFt-for-General-Contractors/)

Planhub was an easier flow. You can't send estimates with one click like you can in Plan Hub.

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

May 7, 2026

Hey Brian! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, and we love hearing that you're on PlanHub daily and always finding plenty of opportunities to bid. We hear you on jobs getting lost in the shuffle and the ability to track won jobs by GC, that's really valuable feedback we'll make sure to pass along to our product and development team. You may be able to dial your job filtering in a little more, and it would be worth reaching out to your dedicated Success Manager on our team to find out. So glad the one click bidding and takeoff features have been a game changer for you, that's exactly what we're here for!

AF

Andrea F.  
Subcontractor Procurement Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "PlanHub is a great tool"

March 11, 2026

4.0

PlanHub staff has always been very helpful when I have questions. In addition, they are interested in hearing about ways to improve and try to implement some of the changes quickly.

Pros

PlanHub has a large network of ACTIVE subcontractors. This has helped us grow our own network of subs nationwide.

Cons

PlanHub is growing and there are naturally some growing pains. The document handling is not great, but I happen to know that new changes are coming in this area and it is going to be so much more user friendly!

Alternatives considered

[iSqFt for General Contractors](https://www.capterra.com/p/3498/iSqFt-for-General-Contractors/)[BuildingConnected Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/156791/BuildingConnected/)

Reason for choosing PlanHub

We didn't choose. We use all three platforms.

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

March 30, 2026

Hey Andrea! We appreciate you taking time out of your day to give us your feedback on PlanHub. Happy to hear that you've been able to grow your sub network and get the coverage you need. That's why we're here! We have lots of new improvements coming your way soon. We're excited for it. We're always here whenever you need anything. Thanks again for your honest thoughts!

JS

Joseph S.  
Land Surveyor  
Civil Engineering  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Investment pays off"

April 21, 2026

5.0

It has been well worth the investment. We have explored other bidding sites and Plan Hub is by far the best to use with the most opportunities to land Projects,

Pros

Easy to locate projects. The format and ease of sending bids to multiple contractors without needing to individually email is great.

Cons

Need bigger projects and access to engineers without paying extra. Maybe a rating system to rate companies by past work performances would be good.

Alternatives considered

[SmartBid](https://www.capterra.com/p/184678/SmartBid/)

Reason for choosing PlanHub

We did not chose another product over Plan Hub. We are keeping Plan Hub and exploring other sites. So far, Plan Hub is perfect

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

April 22, 2026

Hey, Joseph! Wow, thank you so much for this feedback and for taking the time to leave us a review, we truly appreciate it. It means a lot to hear that PlanHub is by far the best bidding platform you've used and that it's been well worth the investment. We love to hear it! As for access to bigger projects and engineers, we'll make sure to pass it along to our team so it's something for them to consider. The rating system idea is a great suggestion too, we'll take that back to our product team as well. Thanks again for sticking with us and for the kind words, that means the world to us!

ES

Evan S.  
General Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "PlanHub is a great tool for subcontractors"

May 5, 2026

5.0

PlanHub has made it easier to find projects and new GCs to work with. Housing all addenda and plans in one location helps me to keep up with rapidly changing projects.

Pros

PlanHub has the most construction projects of any platform I've explored. It makes sending bids easy.

Cons

Some of the functionality that requires addition payments/subscription clutters the screen. I wish that I didn't have the ability to click on options I haven't paid for.

Switched from

[ConstructConnect Project Intelligence](https://www.capterra.com/p/10011840/ConstructConnect-Project-Intelligence/)

PlanHub had more projects, easier format to use

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

May 12, 2026

Hey Evan! Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review, hearing that PlanHub has the most construction projects of any platform you've explored is music to our ears! We completely hear you on the cluttered screen experience with unpurchased features and that is really valuable feedback we will absolutely pass along to our team for consideration. Thanks again for your candid thoughts. We appreciate you!

RO

Robert O.  
VP New Construction  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Anchor Constructors, LLC - approves of PlanHub "

January 8, 2026

5.0

PlanHub is a great tool to learn about current/upcoming projects in our subscription region. We are also using the takeoff features with the program and are getting good feedback from our team.

Pros

The platform brought a few of our projects to a much wider range of subcontractors and help bring in new subs for future projects. The learning curve for the software was minimal and very user friendly.

Cons

Not too happy about mobile access to the projects. Moving between sections is not very user friendly. This feature needs to be looked at.

Switched from

[iSqFt for General Contractors](https://www.capterra.com/p/3498/iSqFt-for-General-Contractors/)

Ease of use, and cost. Features on this platform are very user friendly

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

January 16, 2026

Hey Robert! Thank you for taking some time to leave us your honest feedback, it's super helpful for us and our community. Happy to hear that you're able to reach a wider range of subs with our help, and that PlanHub has been easy to use! Have you tried our mobile app? While it's not meant for posting projects, you can post updates to existing projects, upload files/photos, search and message subcontractors, and more. Feel free to download and explore it to see if it addresses the issues you're experiencing: Apple - https://apple.co/4bzQXBc, Android - https://bit.ly/4rhLvrB. Thanks again for your review!

SC

Sean C.  
Admin  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Plan Hub Review !"

April 27, 2026

5.0

You have all done well creating the program and it seems as though it is becoming the standard for public works and the private sector as well. I appreciate you leveling the playing field.

Pros

The amount of Jobs posted per day and the option to network with contractors and sub-contractors to look at jobs back and forth with ease.

Cons

The cost of course and the options for the price. I realize it cost a fare amount of money to create the program but it would be nice to have less expensive options to join the network minus the bells and whistles.

Switched from

[Eclipse Core Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/10027374/Eclipse-Core-Pro/)

It seems like almost all the job postings are coming through planHub and we dont want to miss out on opertunities.

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

April 28, 2026

Hey Sean! Thank you so much for the kind words, hearing that PlanHub is becoming the standard in the industry is music to our ears. As for the cost, we hear you. Many of our users find that landing just one job covers their investment, and we've seen that happen in as little as a few months. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and we're so glad to have you in the network!

BR

Brittany R.  
Estimator  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "PlanHub User Reviews"

May 5, 2026

4.0

Overall, PlanHub has been a useful tool for identifying bidding opportunities and accessing project information efficiently. While there is room for improvement in filtering and bid quality, it serves as a solid platform for staying informed and connected with general contractors and project opportunities.

Pros

PlanHub makes it easy to find and review bid opportunities in one place. The plan access, document organization, and cloud-based setup are convenient, especially when collaborating with a team. It’s helpful to be able to quickly search projects, review drawings, and communicate intent to bid without a lot of back-and-forth.

Cons

Some projects lack detail or are not always the best fit, which can result in time spent sorting through opportunities. The number of bid notifications can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it would be helpful to have more refined filtering to better match project size, scope, and location. One small pet peeve - some projects have hundreds of individual plan sheets / photos. Having the plans organized would be helpfuil.

Alternatives considered

[PlanSwift](https://www.capterra.com/p/70808/PlanSwift/)[Contractor Foreman](https://www.capterra.com/p/166113/Contractor-Foreman/)

Reason for choosing PlanHub

Easier Platform - Better Cost Options...

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

May 8, 2026

Hey Brittany! Thank you so much for the thoughtful review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! We love hearing that the cloud based setup and document access have been making collaboration easier for your team, that's exactly what we're here for. We totally hear you on the filtering and notification concerns, and we'd definitely recommend reaching out to your dedicated Success Manager or via the teal question mark bubble at the bottom of your screen inside PlanHub so we can help fine tune your filters and make sure you're only seeing the most relevant opportunities. Thanks again for taking some time to leave your candid thoughts. We appreciate you.

NS

Nicholas S.  
Sales Associate  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A catered experience for your company's needs"

April 16, 2026

5.0

We have always had rapid responses to any concerns or questions we may have. As well as 1 on 1 meetings to show and discuss products that may benefit our company specifically.

Pros

The ability to customize your plan to include our company's specific area of work. As well as easy filtering of job types that we specialize in. And recently we have taken more advantage of the direct contact planhub provides with other companies, whether discussing our intent to bid or submitting it when the time comes.

Cons

We seem to see a huge lack of larger scale commercial projects that may be subject to invite only. So more visibility and access to projects they may fall outside our normal scopes to possible improve our search with companies we may not have relations with.

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

April 17, 2026

Hey Nicholas! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback, we really appreciate it. So glad to hear that the customization and filtering have been working well for you, and that you've been taking advantage of the direct contact feature. That's exactly what we're here for! As for visibility into larger scale commercial projects, that's really helpful feedback that we'll pass on to our team. We'd definitely recommend connecting with your dedicated Success Manager so they can help you explore options for expanding your project access and finding opportunities outside your usual scope. We're always here to help you grow. Thanks again for the kind words, we love to hear it!

PG

Pedro G.  
SBOW  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Good. Excellent"

May 17, 2026

5.0

Excellent. compelling, very good and I need know who won the project and be able to contact project bidders that were awarded and shortlisted.

Pros

Fast, reliable, precise, concise, unique, upfront, clear, prompt, no red tape, classic, clear drawings

Cons

Nothing. But I need to be able to login without trying to sell me the service over and over again. I already have the product and like it.

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

May 21, 2026

Hey Pedro! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We love hearing that the platform has been fast, reliable and clear for you! We completely hear you on the login experience and the repetitive messaging, and we will absolutely pass that feedback along to our team for consideration. As for knowing who won a project, while GCs don't disclose the awarded contractor, we recently launched a feature that allows them to leave awarded/not awarded feedback directly to each bidder so you at least know where you stand. Our GC activation team actively trains and encourages GCs to use it so you should start seeing more of that coming through. Thanks again for your candid thoughts. We appreciate you!

GR

George R.  
Estimator  
Construction  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Hello this is my review"

June 1, 2026

4.0

its above average, it is a good source to find projects out to bid although it does not catch majority of state projects

Pros

sometimes not enough information to gather if its a union project or not,

Cons

to many non union offers from contractors, distance is straight line not actual mileage ,

Alternatives considered

[Cisco Secure Email](https://www.capterra.com/p/175870/Cisco-Email-Security/)

Reason for choosing PlanHub

others trade ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Switched from

[Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/)

others made decision ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

June 4, 2026

Hey George! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We hear you on the difficulty determining union status on projects and want you to know that we actively encourage GCs to indicate when a project is designated as union when posting. There is also a project filter available that allows you to filter specifically for union projects! Reach out to your dedicated Success Manager or connect with us through the live chat inside PlanHub by clicking the teal question mark bubble and our team would be happy to walk you through that and make sure you are getting the most out of your subscription. Thanks again for your candid thoughts. We appreciate you!

XP

Xiomara P.  
estimator  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A Reliable Platform for Growing Our Bidding Opportunities"

December 9, 2025

4.0

Our overall experience with PlanHub has been very positive. The platform has helped us streamline our bidding process, access more projects that match our trades, and stay organized with upcoming deadlines. It’s user-friendly, reliable, and has allowed us to increase our efficiency when searching for new opportunities and preparing estimates. Although the built-in takeoff tool could be faster, the advantages of having plans, contacts, and project details centralized in one place far outweigh that limitation. PlanHub has become an important part of our workflow, and we appreciate the value it has added to our business

Pros

What we like most about PlanHub is how easy it is to access a large number of project opportunities in one place. The platform is intuitive, well-organized, and makes it simple to filter projects by location, trades, and scope. We also appreciate having drawings and documents available directly on the platform, which speeds up our takeoff and estimating process. Another strong advantage is the ability to connect with new general contractors and expand our network, something that has helped us increase our bidding volume and visibility in the market. Overall, PlanHub saves us time, keeps us organized, and gives us consistent access to relevant projects

Cons

What we liked least about PlanHub is the built-in quantity takeoff tool. For us, it is not very efficient and tends to run slowly, especially when working with large drawing sets. Because of that, we usually prefer to download the plans and perform takeoffs using our own external software to work faster and more comfortably

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

December 10, 2025

Hi, Xiomara! We really appreciate you taking some time to leave us your candid feedback about our platform. Thank you! We're happy to hear that it's brought so much value to your company. That's what we're here for! We'll pass on your comments about our takeoff tool to our product development team so they're aware. Our takeoff tool is one that we are continually making improvements to daily to make the overall experience better for our community. Thank you again!

BW

Brian W.  
Fire Alarm Tenant Improvement Estimator  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Review for Planhub"

May 5, 2026

4.0

Most contractors seem to be using this portal. Multiple contractors can be added to a project that we are bidding on that we were not aware of

Pros

Access to other contractors that are not currently in our system. Plans are easy to download without problems most of the time

Cons

Too many invites that are not relevant, I still receive invites outside of our area even though I have filtered our profile

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

May 12, 2026

Hey Brian! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We love hearing that PlanHub has helped you discover new contractors and that plans are easy to access! We completely hear you on receiving irrelevant invites outside your area, and we want to help get that sorted out. Have you talked to your dedicated Success Manager yet? You can also connect with us through the live chat inside PlanHub by clicking the teal question mark bubble and our team may be able to help dial those settings in for you. Thanks again for your candid thoughts. We appreciate you!

DK

David K.  
Project Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Siete Review"

May 5, 2026

5.0

Planhub has helped my company secure multiple projects and allowed us the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple GCs and sets of plans that we wouldn't have had otherwise. It is possible to review sets of plans and get some exposure and training even on the jobs that you don't bid.

Pros

Planhub gives easy access to multiple projects in the service area and the takeoff tool works great! New additional features that let you communicate with GCs and suppliers allow better networking and collaboration during the bid process.

Cons

I think it's problematic to navigate the files of a project when they are uploaded a single page at a time. This is not an issue with the software itself, but it is annoying when it happens.

Review Source

Response from PlanHub

May 8, 2026

Hey David! Thanks for taking time out of your day to let us know your candid thoughts. Securing new projects and getting exposure to GCs and plan sets you wouldn't have found otherwise, that's honestly what PlanHub is all about, so this made our day! We hear you on the single page upload frustration, and while that one is on the GC's end, we do have a dedicated GC outreach team that we can relay this to so they can pass on the feedback. So glad to have you with us!

TC

Tyler C.  
Project Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "I love PlanHub"

May 5, 2026

5.0

I like it alot. Great site to see bids related to your industry. Seems to be very up to date on bids. I recently got the early bird upgrade so i can see bids before they are even bids.

Pros

I like how its way more user friendly and clean compared to other bid sites. I also like that it sends me and all of my team updates. Other sites only send to the main email.

Cons

I just have an issue seeing the page numbers when i am going through the docs. It doesnt show me what page im on so i cant click through. it is an obvious glitch and i assume it will be fixed. It doesnt affect me too much though

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Response from PlanHub

May 12, 2026

Hey Tyler! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. Hearing that PlanHub stands out from other bid sites and that the team update feature has been a win for you is exactly what we love to hear! We hear you on the page number glitch and we appreciate you flagging that. We'll make sure to pass it along to our product and development team to get that addressed. Thanks again for your candid thoughts. We appreciate you!

GD

Gordon D.  
President  
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy to use"

April 7, 2026

5.0

Very Favorable. I like the location of the project on the email so I can decide immediately if I am bidding or not because we only work in Charleston, SC.

Pros

It's the best of all that I have to work with. It has all GCs bidding and contacts. I like how the prints are displayed and zoom.

Cons

When I am done looking at a particular section, The arrow is not available to go back so I have to hit X and it goes out completely back to the email invitation and I have to start all over again.

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Response from PlanHub

April 9, 2026

Hi, Gordon! We love hearing this kind of feedback. Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave us a review! When it comes to the con you mentioned, we definitely recommend getting in touch with your dedicated Customer Success Manager and seeing if that's something that can be addressed. You can also reach out to us via the chat feature when you're logged in. It's the teal question mark bubble on the left hand side of the screen. Thank you again for thoughts. We appreciate it!

SW

Sunny W.  
Estimator  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Excellent Leads"

May 5, 2026

5.0

Our company has had a excellent experience with Planhub. We have built a small network of through planhub and plan to use it in the future.

Pros

There is easy access to the plans. There is plenty of general contractors on the planhub subscription, so the network to expand is easy. Submitting a proposal is easy and quick and you can send one proposal for all.

Cons

The different pricing tiers are confusing. The amount of emails you get is a lot so be prepared to be able to sort through the ones you like and not.

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Response from PlanHub

May 12, 2026

Hey Sunny! Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review. Hearing that you've built a network through PlanHub and plan to keep using it means so much to us! We hear you on the pricing tiers being confusing and we'll absolutely pass that feedback along to our team for consideration. As for the email volume, the great news is you have control over the amount of ITBs you receive! Reach out to your dedicated Success Manager or connect with us through the live chat inside PlanHub by clicking the teal question mark bubble and we can help you get that adjusted. Thanks again for your candid thoughts. We appreciate you!

AS

Alex S.  
Senior Estimator Project Engineer  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Working well with others."

June 5, 2025

5.0

Easy to use and streamlined, and efficient. Makes viewing multiple projects a breeze. Its nice to have one place to go for all our needs.

Pros

Easy to navigate and use, streamlined, and efficient. Makes viewing multiple projects a breeze in today's fast paced office environment.

Cons

the amount of invitations I get from areas we don't work in. I would like to see more focus on the places we have checked that we do work in.

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Response from PlanHub

January 15, 2026

Hey, Alex! Thanks for your patience in our response here, this one slipped through the cracks. We appreciate you taking some time to leave your candid feedback with us! It means a lot. Glad to hear that everything has been a breeze for you and that you're getting lots of value. That's the goal! We've made some updates to our filtering to make it better, so we'd recommend getting in touch with your Success Manager if you haven't already to have them show you or to start a chat with our customer service team once you're logged into PlanHub. It's the green question mark bubble on the left hand side - just let them know what you need some help with and they can guide you. Thanks again for your review, we appreciate it!

CM

Chaz M.  
VP of Business Development  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great for bidding!"

May 21, 2026

5.0

Overall the experience with PlanHub has been good. We have not intentions of not using it in the future.

Pros

It has been very useful for us as a subcontractor, to load in our estimate for bidding GC's to untilize.

Cons

On occasion it will ask us to upgrade our plan to view projects in depth. However, it hasn't become an issue as we can reach out to the sending GC for clarification.

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Response from PlanHub

May 22, 2026

Hey Chaz! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad PlanHub has been a useful tool for submitting estimates and connecting with GCs! Thanks again for your candid thoughts. We appreciate you!

JG

Jeremy G.  
Senior Sales Coordinator  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "5 Stars\*\*\*\*\*"

March 12, 2026

5.0

Overall, it is a wonderful platform. I would encourage PlanHub to entertain the thought of color-coding bid invites by specific categories, such as all New Construction be in green, all wood trusses be orange, and so on and so forth.

Pros

It is far easier to navigate as opposed to other sites. I thoroughly enjoy Planhub far more than the others.

Cons

It seems with the updated version that offers the feature to send a message directly, I am not able to copy and paste the emails to add to my quote calendar anymore. Being able to copy and paste is a much-needed feature for me.

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Response from PlanHub

April 1, 2026

Hey, Jeremy! Thanks so much for taking some time out of your day to leave us your candid feedback. Happy to hear that you're enjoying PlanHub! We've passed on your comment about the copy/pasting and color-coding to our product team. They've got lots of exciting updates coming this year. Thanks again for leaving us a review, we really appreciate it!

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