Bluebeam Revu

Bluebeam Revu Cost: An All-in-One Construction Project Management Tool Reviews

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Total 630 reviews

4.7

All reviews are from verified customers

Rating Distribution

5

Stars

79%

4

Stars

16%

3

Stars

3%

2

Stars

0%

1

Stars

1%

Satisfaction score

Ease of use

9

Value for money

9

Customer Support

8

Functionality

9

M

Michael

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 11-50 employees

More than a year

4.0
October 2020

bluebeam

Pros

Bluebeam offers a comprehensive suite of features comparable to Adobe, making it a versatile PDF viewing and editing solution.

Cons

Performance slowdowns occur when handling large files, with occasional compatibility issues.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

8

Customer Support

8

Functionality

8

A

Abhishek

Architecture & Planning, 11-50 employees

Less than a year

5.0
October 2020

Makes life much easier for a project manager

Pros

Bluebeam's intuitive navigation and comprehensive editing features enhance PDF management, catering to diverse user needs.

Cons

The software's pricing seems high for its limited functionality compared to Adobe CC Suite. Many features remain unused due to lack of familiarity.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

7

M

Matt

Construction, 500+ employees

More than a year

5.0
October 2020

Great functionality!

Pros

Bluebeam's extensive functionality surpasses that of Adobe and similar PDF viewers, especially with construction-specific tools.

Cons

The latest version's UI is criticized for closing the navigation panel when opening a file from Studio and for changes in how multiple sheets are displayed.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

10

Customer Support

5

Functionality

7

J

James

Construction, 11-50 employees

More than a year

5.0
October 2020

Must have software for engineering companies

Pros

Bluebeam's robust features, including markup, document comparison, OCR, and collaboration, are indispensable for engineering firms.

Cons

Some icons lack intuitiveness, and adopting a Ribbon format would improve user experience.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

8

Functionality

10

A

Alec

Construction, 500+ employees

More than a year

4.0
October 2020

Excellent Product for PDF's

Pros

Enables effortless PDF editing and document combination, simplifying the process of creating cohesive documents.

Cons

Initial loading time on startup is lengthy, although performance improves afterward.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

10

Customer Support

8

Functionality

7

J

James

Construction, 11-50 employees

More than a year

5.0
October 2020

Must have software for engineering companies

Pros

The robust features of Bluebeam make this essential software for engineering companies. Mark up and organize drawings compare versions of documents OCR capabilities and online collaboration are just some of the many features.

Cons

Sometimes the icons are not as intuitive as they could be. It would be helpful if Bluebeam adopted a Ribbon format used in many other programs.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

9

Customer Support

7

Functionality

10

A

Alec

Construction, 500+ employees

More than a year

4.0
October 2020

Excellent Product for PDF's

Pros

Product makes it easy to make changes to existing PDF's as well as combine PDF's together to create one document from multiple PDF's.

Cons

The software takes a long time to load initially each day but functions smoothly once opened.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

9

Customer Support

9

Functionality

10

R

Ryan

Construction, 51-100 employees

More than a year

5.0
October 2020

Construction PDF Edit collaboration viewing software

Pros

Paid Revu software is powerful offering extensive collaboration tools and punch list capabilities.

Cons

Suggested improvements: OCR function included in the Revu software enhanced customer support better field use experience and smoother applications.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

9

Customer Support

6

Functionality

10

M

Matt

Construction, 500+ employees

More than a year

5.0
October 2020

Great functionality!

Pros

Bluebeam's extensive functionality makes it indispensable for construction-related tasks compared to other PDF viewers.

Cons

Critique of the UI in the latest version citing issues like closing the navigation panel when opening a file and less intuitive tool organization compared to older versions.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

9

Customer Support

9

Functionality

10

M

Mike

Construction, 11-50 employees

More than a year

4.0
October 2020

Definitely worth a serious look ..................

Pros

Bluebeam is recognized as a potential game-changer for field personnel offering time-saving features for reviewing comparing revisions and managing field changes.

Cons

No notable issues reported to date with regret expressed for not discovering the software earlier.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

9

Customer Support

7

Functionality

10

R

Ryan

Construction, 51-100 employees

More than a year

5.0
October 2020

Construction PDF Edit collaboration viewing software

Pros

Bluebeam's powerful Paid Revu software coupled with free collaboration tools and extensive file hosting makes it a comprehensive solution for editing with nearly unlimited capabilities.

Cons

The desire for OCR functionality within the standard Revu software without additional costs is expressed. Criticisms include lacking customer support and less seamless field use compared to competitors.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

9

Customer Support

6

Functionality

10

C

Carlos

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 1-10 employees

More than a year

4.0
October 2020

Bluebeam

Pros

Users appreciate Bluebeam's ease of visualization intuitive functionality and overall usefulness in working with drawings.

Cons

While no major flaws are identified there's room for additional feature implementations.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

7

Customer Support

6

Functionality

8

A

Alec

Construction, 500+ employees

More than a year

4.0
October 2020

Excellent Product for PDF's

Pros

Bluebeam simplifies changes to existing PDFs and the combination of multiple PDFs into a single well-organized document.

Cons

The software's slow initial loading each day is noted impacting efficiency during the first use.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

9

Customer Support

9

Functionality

6

A

Abhishek

Architecture & Planning, 11-50 employees

Less than a year

5.0
October 2020

Makes life much easier for a project manager

Pros

Bluebeam's ability to read navigate and edit PDFs with precision is praised with users noting its well-thought-out features that enhance user experience.

Cons

Criticisms include the high price point for features mainly focused on PDF editing minimal utilization of numerous features and a learning curve after a year of use.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

9

Customer Support

9

Functionality

4

J

James

Construction, 11-50 employees

More than a year

5.0
October 2020

Must have software for engineering companies

Pros

Bluebeam's robust features make it essential for engineering companies offering capabilities for marking up organizing drawings comparing document versions OCR and online collaboration.

Cons

Icon intuitiveness is questioned suggesting a Ribbon format for improved usability.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

9

Customer Support

7

Functionality

10

M

Matt

Construction, 500+ employees

More than a year

5.0
October 2020

Great functionality!

Pros

Bluebeam Revu surpasses Adobe and similar PDF viewers with its extensive functionality especially in construction-specific features like dimensioning and slip-sheeting.

Cons

Criticisms center on the UI of the latest Bluebeam Revu version mentioning issues with file opening sheet organization and tool accessibility.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

9

Customer Support

9

Functionality

6

M

Michael

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 11-50 employees

More than a year

4.0
October 2020

bluebeam

Pros

Recognized as a well-rounded PDF viewing and editing program Bluebeam shares similar features with Adobe offering a comprehensive user experience.

Cons

Instances of program slowdowns with large files and compatibility issues with specific programs are highlighted.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

7

Customer Support

7

Functionality

8

M

Mason

Construction, 51-100 employees

More than a year

4.0
October 2020

Bluebeam Review MP

Pros

Users appreciate Bluebeam's extensive feature set finding it highly versatile for marking up shop drawings and creating editable PDF forms.

Cons

Configuration time and a challenging learning curve are mentioned before fully utilizing all features.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

6

Value for money

9

Customer Support

7

Functionality

6

M

Mike

Construction, 11-50 employees

Less than a year

4.0
October 2020

Definitely worth a serious look ..................

Pros

Bluebeam offers game-changing features for field personnel, facilitating quick review, comparison, and revision tracking.

Cons

No issues encountered so far; wishes for earlier exposure to the software.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

10

Customer Support

8

Functionality

10

R

Ryan

Construction, 51-100 employees

More than a year

5.0
October 2020

Construction PDF Edit, collaboration, viewing software

Pros

While the free viewing software is a plus, paid Revu software offers extensive editing capabilities, collaboration tools, and server hosting.

Cons

The OCR function should be included in the Revu software without additional cost. Customer support and field use could be smoother compared to competitors like Plangrid.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

7

Functionality

10