PlanGrid vs BuildStar Comparison

PlanGrid

Construction Management Software

4.5 1,242 user ratings

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BuildStar

Construction Management Software

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Overview

Description

PlanGrid is a Cloud-based Document Management Software that is designed specifically for the construction industry. The tool allows users to quickly access all project-related information including drawings, photos, specifications, snag lists or any other document. Users can efficiently distribute and allocate drawings and documents to each other. Users can also tag documents and hyperlink them for adequate storage and easy access via search feature. Its end-to-end data collection mechanism makes the handover process easy and accurate, eliminating any miss-out. The inbuilt user interface is easy to use and understand, allowing users to input and capture all information across all streamlines easily. The Cloud integration feature will enable users to access all documents from the construction site or even remote locations. PlanGrid is designed to suit both small as well as large scale projects. It can be easily integrated with existing systems that the business uses, eliminating chances of double entry and thus saving administration and operations costs. Read more

BuildStar is a compact construction management software that enables leaders to grow their construction companies. Used by general contractors and subcontractors, this software provides a wide range of tools to enhance the annual ROI in real-time. An easy-to-use setup of BuildStar helps construction companies and their teams to understand the rudiments of the competing market. By applying its tools, general and sub-contractors can avail one-on-one training for their business. Also, this software can cater to the needs of both small-scale and large-scale companies. BuildStar provides unlimited bandwidth which helps users to keep and access all types of important documents as well as photos on the go. Furthermore, this construction-based software can also be used to monitor company-wise servers to ensure that the data is always safe and accessible to individual users alike. Within BuildStar, both general and sub-contractors get to access project-wise documentations reports and blueprints either in printed form or online. This software is also useful in scheduling, changing orders and integrations alike. Read more

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SW Score & Breakdown

78% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

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Reviews

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Momentum

61%
Popularity

66%

Features

Total Features	9 Features	9 Features
Common Features for All	Accounting Integration Helps in recording financial transactions and disseminating financial data Budget Tracking (Job Costing) Helps in keeping track of the budget and calculating the costs involved Change Orders Helps in monitoring & managing the significant changes made to the current/original construction project Commercial Projects Helps supporting commercial construction project requirements Contract Management Helps in automating, streamlining and enhancing every vital aspect of a contract Contractors Helps in ensuring close monitoring of the contractors and documents related to them Estimating Helps in keeping an estimation of the expense and time involved Incident Reporting Helps in recording details of any unusual event that might occur at a project or job Mobile Access Allows accessing the software and product/service related information from a mobile device Offline Access Allows users to access files and documents in offline mode RFI & Submittals Supports RFI and Submittals to eliminate the need for expensive corrective measures, by availing reliable information in the early construction phase. Residential Helps to support residential construction project requirements Subcontractor Management Helps to manage the affairs concerning the sub-contractors employed in the construction project. + 6 More - Show Less	Accounting Integration Helps in recording financial transactions and disseminating financial data Budget Tracking (Job Costing) Helps in keeping track of the budget and calculating the costs involved Change Orders Helps in monitoring & managing the significant changes made to the current/original construction project Commercial Projects Helps supporting commercial construction project requirements Contract Management Helps in automating, streamlining and enhancing every vital aspect of a contract Contractors Helps in ensuring close monitoring of the contractors and documents related to them Estimating Helps in keeping an estimation of the expense and time involved Incident Reporting Helps in recording details of any unusual event that might occur at a project or job Mobile Access Allows accessing the software and product/service related information from a mobile device Offline Access Allows users to access files and documents in offline mode RFI & Submittals Supports RFI and Submittals to eliminate the need for expensive corrective measures, by availing reliable information in the early construction phase. Residential Helps to support residential construction project requirements Subcontractor Management Helps to manage the affairs concerning the sub-contractors employed in the construction project. + 6 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows
Modes of Support	Business Hours Online	Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.5/5 1,242 user ratings	4/5 1 user ratings
Ratings Distribution	Excellent 58.7% Very Good 36.4% Average 4.3% Poor 0.3% Terrible 0.2%	Excellent 0% Very Good 100% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0%
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available	Free Trial Available Starts at $29.95.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans		BuildStar Lite $29.95 $29.95 per month BuildStar PRO $129.95 $129.95 per month
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