Total 630 reviews
4.7
All reviews are from verified customers
Rating Distribution
5
Stars79%
4
Stars16%
3
Stars3%
2
Stars0%
1
Stars1%
Satisfaction score
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
8
Functionality
9
Michael
Construction, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“blue beam review
Pros
The control over information on PDF documents, through erasing or adding information, is a valuable feature.
Cons
The software boasts numerous features, and for infrequent users, remembering all of them can be challenging.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10
Alex
Construction, 101-500 employees
More than a year
“Expensive, but works great!
Pros
Easy modification of PDF documents is enabled by a comprehensive tool set.
Cons
The cost is disliked, although no specific issues or complaints have been encountered.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Nick
Industrial Automation, 101-500 employees
More than a year
“Best PDF editor software I've used
Pros
The software maintains full functionality without becoming a memory-intensive burden, unlike some alternatives.
Cons
Minor issues, such as the highlighter inadvertently selecting text instead of drawing a line, can be bothersome.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Brandon
Oil & Energy, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Great For Drawing And Document Markups
Pros
Bluebeam facilitates edits and updates to drawing PDF files, offering good drawing markup symbols, with the option to create custom symbols easily. Access to numerous free training videos enhances user proficiency.
Cons
Symbols represent the tools, and hovering over them to see the text title can be inconvenient until memorized.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Paula
Architecture & Planning, 1-10 employees
“User friendly
Pros
Ease of use is a standout feature, particularly for those familiar with CAD and Adobe PDF software.
Cons
Improvements are suggested, such as adding custom colors to change the background.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
Ajinkya Mohan
Civil Engineering, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“A great software for engineering firms
Pros
While resembling Adobe Acrobat Pro on the surface, Bluebeam is tailored for engineering jobs. Notable features include easy markup with options like revision clouds and grid lines. Specific markups can be saved in a toolbox, and the document comparison feature aids in reviewing different revisions.
Cons
Due to its feature-loaded nature, finding specific functionalities can be challenging. The desire for an option to toggle between a detailed and simplistic user interface, akin to Adobe Acrobat Pro, is expressed.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Michael
Construction, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“blue beam review
Pros
The ability to control information on PDF documents by adding or erasing content is a notable feature.
Cons
With numerous features remembering them can be challenging for infrequent users.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Alex
Construction, 101-500 employees
More than a year
“Expensive but works great!
Pros
It facilitates effortless modification of PDFs boasting an extensive set of tools.
Cons
Cost is a drawback although no issues or complaints have been encountered.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
6
Functionality
8
Nick
Industrial Automation, 101-500 employees
More than a year
“Best PDF editor software I've used
Pros
The software maintains full functionality without excessive memory consumption distinguishing it from other alternatives.
Cons
Minor inconveniences like the highlighter selecting text when drawing a line can be annoying.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
6
Functionality
8
Brandon
Oil & Energy, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Great For Drawing And Document Markups
Pros
Bluebeam enables seamless editing and updating of drawing PDFs complete with a variety of helpful drawing markup symbols. The availability of customizable symbols and ample training resources is a plus.
Cons
Tools being symbol-based with hover-over text titles is cumbersome until memorized.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
10
Paula
Architecture & Planning, 1-10 employees
“User friendly
Pros
The software's ease of use stands out especially for users familiar with CAD and Adobe PDF software.
Cons
Custom colors for background changes could enhance the product.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
6
Functionality
8
Ajinkya Mohan
Civil Engineering, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“A great software for engineering firms
Pros
Beyond a standard PDF reviewer Bluebeam tailored for engineering tasks excels in drawing markups with options like revision clouds and grid lines. Unique features include saving specific markups and overlaying documents for easy comparison between revisions.
Cons
The abundance of features sometimes makes it challenging to locate specific functions. A toggle for a more simplistic Adobe-like interface is suggested.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Lap
Real Estate, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“Blue beam review
Pros
User-Friendly & Intuitive: The software is praised for being intuitive and user-friendly with dashboard setups similar to AutoCAD and excellent drawing and editing features.
Cons
Pricey compared to Adobe alternatives albeit functional.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
5
Customer Support
6
Functionality
8
Aaron
Construction, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“Best markup program out there
Pros
Bluebeam's search features simplify the task of finding minute details in construction plans, offering effectiveness from individual files to entire folders.
Cons
Remembering settings from one file to another can be troublesome, but generally, limitations are based on the quality of the viewed PDF.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Peter
Construction, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“BlueBeam is AWESOME!
Pros
The software excels in drag-and-drop functionality, markup tools, Realtime reviews through sessions, import and export capabilities, overlay functions, area tools, measurement of odd shapes, and easy mistake correction.
Cons
The need to import additional tools and the absence of pre-loaded tools are mentioned, along with a desire for automatic save or refresh functionality.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Lap
Real Estate, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“Blue beam review
Pros
User-friendliness and intuitiveness set Bluebeam apart, with dashboards structured similarly to acad. Drawing capabilities and top-notch editing features enhance its appeal.
Cons
Considered a bit pricey for a PDF editor, comparisons with more affordable Adobe versions are made, acknowledging potential functional differences.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
7
Functionality
9
Ben
Construction, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Analyst Review
Pros
Quick and easy operations facilitated by the interface and keyboard shortcuts enhance efficiency in using Bluebeam.
Cons
While presenting a learning curve, Bluebeam becomes smooth to use once familiarity is achieved.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Kenneth
Architecture & Planning, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“Bluebeam Rocks
Pros
Bluebeam's tools related to architecture stand out, facilitating quick markups, adding text and callouts, and surpassing Acrobat in workflow efficiency.
Cons
No drawbacks are identified, with regular updates and added features contributing to program improvement.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
Joshua
Construction, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“Great for all your construction needs
Pros
Acknowledgment of Bluebeam's responsiveness to user feedback, consistent updates, and a multitude of features for effective plan communication, takeoffs, and dimensions.
Cons
Bluebeam is regarded as intuitive, user-friendly, and feature-rich, making it challenging to pinpoint any significant dislikes.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Ryan
Construction, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“Excellent quantity survey tool
Pros
The ability to create custom tools for swift and accurate quantity take-offs is crucial for construction estimating, making Bluebeam a relied-upon software.
Cons
Rapid mouse movement during a quantity takeoff can accidentally cancel the process, requiring a restart.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10