AutoCAD Web vs. Constellation HomeBuilder Systems

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AutoCAD Web
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
AutoCAD mobile (formerly AutoCAD 360) is an easy to use drawing and drafting app from Autodesk. It enables users in design, construction, and engineering industries to view, create, mark-up, edit, and share drawings on mobile devices.
$10
per month
Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
Score 6.3 out of 10
N/A
A provider of software and services in the building industry, Constellation HomeBuilder Systems has two goals: to empower builders with information to drive business objectives and to simplify the process of building homes and condos.
$199
per year per user
Pricing
AutoCAD WebConstellation HomeBuilder Systems
Editions & Modules
Premium
$5.00
Per User Per Month
Ultimate
$15.00
Per User Per Month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AutoCAD WebConstellation HomeBuilder Systems
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional Details
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Features
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Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
AutoCAD Web
8.0
1 Ratings
4% above category average
Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
8.5
1 Ratings
10% above category average
Standard reports7.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Data exportability9.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Dashboards00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
AutoCAD Web
7.6
8 Ratings
0% below category average
Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
9.0
1 Ratings
17% above category average
Plan distribution & viewing9.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing7.08 Ratings00 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists4.15 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Photo documentation7.25 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Jobsite reports6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Document sharing10.07 Ratings9.01 Ratings
RFI tools7.83 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals6.65 Ratings10.01 Ratings
As-built drawings9.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app10.07 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Submittal design and management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Specifications00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Change orders00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
AutoCAD Web
-
Ratings
Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
9.0
1 Ratings
14% above category average
Takeoff tools00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Job costing00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Cost databases00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Cost calculator00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Bid creation00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
AutoCAD WebConstellation HomeBuilder Systems
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(10 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
AutoCAD WebConstellation HomeBuilder Systems
Likelihood to Recommend
Autodesk
AutoCAD 360 has multiple functionalities that adapt to circumstantial conditions. It has a focus on available tools at all times and deserves to be updated to be at the forefront of technological platforms. It is very useful in some aspects of functionality to have access to less dense and capable tools to develop environments and improve visualization.
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Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
NEWSTAR and its ecosystem are well-suited for any
homebuilder looking to manage end-to-end operations with software they can rely
on. It is a powerful tool supported by many modern integrations to benefit the
entire homebuilding business. It would be less applicable for businesses like trades or commercial builders
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Pros
Autodesk
  • Allows our entire design team to share and review information graphically in one location (cloud-based).
  • Has the capability to fluidly interact with many other Autodesk software products.
  • Being able to use AutoCAD 360 on the iPad is a great feature without having to install the software.
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Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
  • BuildTopia excels at contract management. Every part of the contract process is able to be managed electronically from initial signing to closing, and can even handle more special cases like contingencies.
  • BuildTopia manages all of our construction efforts well. All of our floorplans are pre-build in the system, so all we have to do is go in an build out the construction schedule from a pre-made template, and make any alterations from there.
  • The selections process is always a headache, but BuildTopia makes it pretty painless. Everything is loaded right in to the system while making selections with the client, and more detailed things, like non-standard options, are easy to load in and process.
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Cons
Autodesk
  • It'd be nice to be able to use AutoCAD 360 to leave comments on peoples files, such as being able to annotate a certain part of it and mark it for review, so then its author can look at the note and make necessary changes.
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Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
  • Requests for platform enhancements, while easy to submit and get approved, are slow to be turned around...often a year or more passes before they're implemented.
  • BuiltTopia, while good for sales and construction, is missing one large thing...a CRM component. The system allows you to manage clients and prospects, but options for email marketing and other CRM-related efforts are lacking.
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Likelihood to Renew
Autodesk
This is so useful so we would like to keep renewing as Autocad 360 does. In fact we are very optimistic about the tools that come in every renewal because we will then have even more features available.
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Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
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Usability
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
The implementations for Constellation’s products are
very well-organized and help make the learning curve as simple as can be.
NEWSTAR is an incredibly powerful platform and the integrations we are using
are modern and easy to adopt.
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Alternatives Considered
Autodesk
Although there are lots of alternatives to AutoCAD mobile on the Google play store and the app store, many of these alternatives are not professionally developed and are associated with shady developers. So there might be a privacy or security risk with the usage these alternatives. However, DWG FastView is a worthy competing alternative.
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Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
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Return on Investment
Autodesk
  • ROI is a bit low, because a lot of people are moving to Revit and BIM 360.
  • Not all consultants use CAD so it makes it hard for compatibility.
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Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
  • Overall, our company has saved money by being able to shut down all the various platforms we were using for different departments and transition to just BuildTopia.
  • Company efforts are more efficient, with all pertinent information being in one place and able to be viewed by everyone as needed.
  • Efforts of the sales team are better able to be managed and reviewed from afar whereas we only had physical paper trails before.
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ScreenShots

Constellation HomeBuilder Systems Screenshots

Screenshot of BuildTopia, which is an integrated cloud-based construction project management software tailormade for the needs of residential home builders and construction managers — bringing all tasks, processes, and workflow together into a single homebuilding hub.Screenshot of Homeowner Central's interactive homeowner and builder portals. These help engage, stay in sync, and communicate with homeowners while reducing service request management costs.Screenshot of the SalesXpress dashboard. Part of the NEWSTAR ecosystem, SalesXpress streamlines and digitizes the complete new home sales and design experience. Whether online or offline, It enables users to deliver sales and design experiences that are seamless, data-led, and digitally-managedScreenshot of CustomerInsight, which empowers homebuilders to reduce costs, inspire loyalty, and win referrals with comprehensive homebuyer surveys and analytics.