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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“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
Abhishek
Architecture & Planning, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
“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
Matt
Construction, 500+ employees
More than a year
“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
James
Construction, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“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
Alec
Construction, 500+ employees
More than a year
“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
James
Construction, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“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
Alec
Construction, 500+ employees
More than a year
“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
Ryan
Construction, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“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
Matt
Construction, 500+ employees
More than a year
“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
Mike
Construction, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“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
Ryan
Construction, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“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
Carlos
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“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
Alec
Construction, 500+ employees
More than a year
“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
Abhishek
Architecture & Planning, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
“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
James
Construction, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“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
Matt
Construction, 500+ employees
More than a year
“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
Michael
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“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
Mason
Construction, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“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
Mike
Construction, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
“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
Ryan
Construction, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“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