AutoCAD Web vs. Contractor Foreman

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
Contractor Foreman
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
Contractor Foreman is an online construction management software for contractors and boasts users among contractors in more than 75 countries.
$588
per year
Pricing
AutoCAD WebContractor Foreman
Editions & Modules
Premium
$5.00
Per User Per Month
Ultimate
$15.00
Per User Per Month
Basic
$588
per year
Standard
$948
per year
Plus
$1,497
per year
Pro
$1,990
per year
Unlimited
$2,988
per year
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AutoCAD WebContractor Foreman
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPlans are based on features and licenses needed. Plus, Pro, and Unlimited plans include a 100-day money back guarantee.
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Community Pulse
AutoCAD WebContractor Foreman
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
AutoCAD WebContractor Foreman
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
AutoCAD Web
8.0
1 Ratings
2% above category average
Contractor Foreman
9.3
36 Ratings
17% above category average
Standard reports7.01 Ratings9.133 Ratings
Data exportability9.01 Ratings9.128 Ratings
Dashboards00 Ratings9.535 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings9.330 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
AutoCAD Web
7.6
8 Ratings
1% above category average
Contractor Foreman
9.0
37 Ratings
17% above category average
Plan distribution & viewing9.07 Ratings7.05 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing7.08 Ratings9.322 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists4.15 Ratings9.934 Ratings
Photo documentation7.25 Ratings9.437 Ratings
Jobsite reports6.03 Ratings9.929 Ratings
Document sharing10.07 Ratings9.534 Ratings
RFI tools7.83 Ratings9.528 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals6.65 Ratings9.331 Ratings
As-built drawings9.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app10.07 Ratings8.637 Ratings
Submittal design and management7.01 Ratings9.423 Ratings
Checklists00 Ratings9.634 Ratings
Meeting Minutes00 Ratings8.13 Ratings
Specifications00 Ratings7.44 Ratings
Change orders00 Ratings9.333 Ratings
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
AutoCAD Web
-
Ratings
Contractor Foreman
7.7
24 Ratings
0% below category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings7.53 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings7.720 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings9.024 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings7.33 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings8.43 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings6.55 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
AutoCAD Web
-
Ratings
Contractor Foreman
6.6
4 Ratings
16% below category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings6.23 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings6.34 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings4.51 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings6.43 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings6.52 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
AutoCAD Web
-
Ratings
Contractor Foreman
7.5
2 Ratings
4% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
AutoCAD Web
-
Ratings
Contractor Foreman
9.3
35 Ratings
14% above category average
Takeoff tools00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
Job costing00 Ratings9.631 Ratings
Cost databases00 Ratings9.529 Ratings
Cost calculator00 Ratings9.930 Ratings
Bid creation00 Ratings9.832 Ratings
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User Ratings
AutoCAD WebContractor Foreman
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(10 ratings)
9.3
(40 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
7.9
(11 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
AutoCAD WebContractor Foreman
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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Contractor Foreman
Nothing we've come across is really better at estimating, projects, billing, and invoices. The way the system is set up is simply the best for keeping track of things. Large jobs can be really hard to handle on different platforms, and this is really a good system for people who are working with big numbers, lots of workers, etc. It has what you need. We have one job that is, in our files, pretty messy looking, because we used something else. Specifically I think if we'd had CF at that time, and did the whole process on CF, our documents would be better in order for that job. We haven't had a job like that since joining CF, but I am excited to see what that looks like when it comes time
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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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Contractor Foreman
  • Estimate templates for that allow line items a broader scope of an estimate template to be selected.
  • Training with CF is outstanding. Live chat as well as countless videos.
  • Talk to text is a great feature for adding notes to a project.
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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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Contractor Foreman
  • Security and sensitive file visibility. Users with no permissions can have access to some hidden files.
  • Daily log navigation. Users now need to exit one log entirely to view or check another, resulting in a significant waste of time and reduced efficiency.
  • Customization options for reports. No options to set up and automatically send reports by email to specified users.
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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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Contractor Foreman
Eliminated the need for our team to log into multiple systems to do their jobs which aligns to our Lean approach
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Usability
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Contractor Foreman
Mostly great, especially for the price. The features appear to have definitely been designed by a team with a depth of construction specific experience. I also highly rate the usability because of the vast vast amount of customizability inherent in the system. It appears that almost all forms and features are customabizable on the company level and even specific to different individual users.
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Support Rating
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Contractor Foreman
I rarely give anyone a 9 or 10 rating for service. The main reason for this rating is Contractor Foreman's dedication to improvement. To be completely frank, CF has fallen down on their tech help with me several times, but I am an exceptionally difficult user to service as I tend to use a product up to it's limits and want more. CF has actually addressed these wants several times (after waits that seemed interminable, but were actually pretty damn fast in the reality of software development)
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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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Contractor Foreman
I've used Buildertrend and Conconstruct near daily for a little over 10 years. They were both pretty solid. But the price kept going up without much value being added to the software. As they grew, they didn't upgrade with the growth, so the sites became slower. Contractor Forman has all the functionality of the others, and several other tools that they don't. There are several tools our company doesn't even use yet that look great. It's not perfect, and the learning curve due to its increased capability is a bit of a challenge. But overall, it is superior in every way that mattered to us, and more affordable.
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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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Contractor Foreman
  • Better tracking of FRI, Change orders and more
  • There is no designated work flow like competitors prompting the next person, you still need to manage your processes closely
  • App is easy to use and fill out reports for those in the field. Field reporting has become more consistent as a result
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ScreenShots

Contractor Foreman Screenshots

Screenshot of The client portal that lets customers to stay in the loop and know what is going on during all phases of the project.Screenshot of The custom dashboard which allows users to see the data that matters most to them.Screenshot of Stats that keep users informed to help them make use of data.Screenshot of The lead manager, that helps close deals without letting leads fall through the cracks.Screenshot of the Files & Photos screen, where making up plans can be done with Contractor Foreman.Screenshot of Time Cards, that display who is where and what they are doing.