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Autodesk Bim 360 vs SmartBid

Autodesk Bim 360
33 Ratings
SmartBid
13 Ratings

Autodesk Bim 360

33 Ratings
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Score 6.5 out of 100

Based on 33 reviews and ratings

SmartBid

13 Ratings
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Score 8 out of 100

Based on 13 reviews and ratings

Likelihood to Recommend

Autodesk Bim 360

Bim360 is okay to use in the field. I feel there are far more superior products or software out there to use. Bim360 isn't the easiest to use and takes time to learn. Additionally, flipping through plans is like flipping through a book, it's a slow process unless you know specifically where/what is on each page needed.

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SmartBid

As mentioned before in some of the previous questions, the confidentiality agreement feature is extremely helpful. I have worked on several projects where it's so early in the design phase that the documents are considered confidential and we are required to get a signed NDA from every person who sees the documents. This feature makes it extremely painless. SmartBidNet is less appropriate if you're just doing a quick cost exercise where you might not need to contact several subs. It's easier to just use email and a cloud sharing program like Box or Egnyte.

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Feature Rating Comparison

Construction Project & Field Management

Autodesk Bim 360
5.9
SmartBid
9.8
Plan distribution & viewing
Autodesk Bim 360
6.3
SmartBid
9.5
Plan markups & sharing
Autodesk Bim 360
5.8
SmartBid
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Issue tracking & punchlists
Autodesk Bim 360
6.3
SmartBid
—
Photo documentation
Autodesk Bim 360
5.8
SmartBid
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Jobsite reports
Autodesk Bim 360
5.8
SmartBid
—
Document sharing
Autodesk Bim 360
5.3
SmartBid
9.5
RFI tools
Autodesk Bim 360
5.3
SmartBid
10.0
Collaboration & approvals
Autodesk Bim 360
6.3
SmartBid
10.0
As-built drawings
Autodesk Bim 360
5.0
SmartBid
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Mobile app
Autodesk Bim 360
7.7
SmartBid
10.0
Submittal design and management
Autodesk Bim 360
5.3
SmartBid
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Pros

Autodesk Bim 360

  • Allows office personnel to efficiently coordinate with other trades.
  • It allows field personnel to make decision on the fly if changes need to be made to the originally coordinated designs.

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SmartBid

  • Extremely User-Friendly
  • Constant Reminders

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Cons

Autodesk Bim 360

  • CAD file collaboration is unstable.
  • Can not search the text of drawings or specs to find words. This is a huge deal breaker.
  • Cannot zoom in all the way on the drawing to see details blown up.

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SmartBid

  • Ability to download all without having to be a zip file.
  • Provide a submittal board for questions and answers.

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Support Rating

Autodesk Bim 360

Autodesk Bim 360 4.2
Based on 6 answers
I have not had the opportunity to use the support for Bim360 - this is the reason for only giving it a "1 rating." The general contractor has always answered my related questions and/or concerns when using this program/software. I cannot give an honest opinion on the support function unless I use it. I would hope it would be very supportive such as Fieldwire, Procore, etc.

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SmartBid

SmartBid 9.5
Based on 4 answers
SmartBid has an excellent support team that is always at your service. Any problem I've had (when I've even had them) has been resolved almost immediately, along with tips on how to avoid them in the future. If you're looking for a program with excellent customer service, look no further than SmartBid.

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Alternatives Considered

Autodesk Bim 360

Bim360 is an immature, oversold, and under-delivered product that is simply the only option available for collaboration when you are locked into the Autodesk Revit ecosystem. SharePoint Online, Dropbox Business, and other cloud file management and sharing solutions show you the potential of clouds when they are implemented and deployed correctly, and directly contrasts with the present state of the BIM 360 platform.

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SmartBid

  • Better ability for subcontractors to respond via program.
  • Simpler interface.
  • Easier note tracking.

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Return on Investment

Autodesk Bim 360

  • We are able to avoid potential issues due to lack of communication between parties involved on the project.
  • Ease of model updating.
  • Ability to share with the client in an easy-to-grasp way.

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SmartBid

  • It is a big time saver compared to sending out individual emails.
  • It saves time in having multiple individual databases for company contact info.
  • It ensures that everyone is getting the same information.

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Autodesk Bim 360

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Pricing Details

Autodesk Bim 360

General

Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level set up fee?
No

Autodesk Bim 360 Editions & Modules

Edition
Autodesk Bim 360$480.001
  1. per user/per year
Additional Pricing Details
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SmartBid

General

Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
—
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
No

SmartBid Editions & Modules

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Additional Pricing Details
As a cloud-based solution, our clients can scale their access annually depending on the number of users. Subcontractors invited to bid or prequalify in the system receive access at no cost.

Rating Summary

Likelihood to Recommend

Autodesk Bim 360
5.7
SmartBid
8.6

Support Rating

Autodesk Bim 360
4.2
SmartBid
9.5

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