Bluescape vs. InEight

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Bluescape
Score 2.3 out of 10
N/A
Bluescape is a cloud-based, software as a service company based in Silicon Valley, CA, that provides a digital whiteboard of the same name.
$10
per month
InEight
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
InEight offers construction project management software solutions. InEight solutions focus on project cost management, field execution, project administration, and document management and control. It is intended to integrate with other construction software for real-time information and insights.N/A
Pricing
BluescapeInEight
Editions & Modules
Team
$10
per user, per month (10-50 licenses)
Business
$20
per user, per month (10+ licenses)
Enterprise
Custom Pricing
10+ licenses
No answers on this topic
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BluescapeInEight
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details—InEight offers several enterprise-level solutions. The pricing for these solutions can vary depending on the specific products, the number of users and the length of the subscription. InEight offer a range of pricing plans and options, including customized pricing to meet the needs of customers with specific requirements.
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Features
BluescapeInEight
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Bluescape
-
Ratings
InEight
5.9
11 Ratings
29% below category average
Dashboards00 Ratings7.79 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings6.510 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings2.311 Ratings
Data exportability00 Ratings7.210 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
Bluescape
-
Ratings
InEight
4.8
14 Ratings
45% below category average
Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings1.212 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings1.213 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings6.111 Ratings
Photo documentation00 Ratings5.110 Ratings
Jobsite reports00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
Document sharing00 Ratings1.214 Ratings
RFI tools00 Ratings6.011 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings6.112 Ratings
As-built drawings00 Ratings1.112 Ratings
Mobile app00 Ratings6.18 Ratings
Submittal design and management00 Ratings6.08 Ratings
Checklists00 Ratings6.17 Ratings
Meeting Minutes00 Ratings6.18 Ratings
Specifications00 Ratings6.17 Ratings
Change orders00 Ratings6.17 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
Bluescape
-
Ratings
InEight
5.8
12 Ratings
34% below category average
Job costing00 Ratings6.110 Ratings
Cost calculator00 Ratings6.112 Ratings
Bid creation00 Ratings5.112 Ratings
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User Ratings
BluescapeInEight
Likelihood to Recommend
9.2
(5 ratings)
7.1
(21 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(20 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
5.5
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(9 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(5 ratings)
User Testimonials
BluescapeInEight
Likelihood to Recommend
Bluescape
This digital version of a pin-up space is absolutely an improvement to my workflow. The input is so robust. What you do with it is where the magic happens. This program is best suited for team collaboration. It helps to discuss how/where the team will contribute information to it--whether that is discussing the templates or a plan of action. Otherwise, the workspace can tend to get messy. I like the idea of having a presentation mode, where some of the markups could be hidden. The idea of a working session with consultants or clients sounds appealing, but at the same time, there is a desire for a cleaned up, clear shareout.
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InEight
InEight is our go-to SaaS solution for estimation and project management. It is a critical part of our revenue generation cycle. InEight has provided us with extensive insight into the estimation process and seamlessly integrated with our project management software. Moreover, we use InEight daily, the software is a powerhouse of information and the more you add to the database the more powerful the tool becomes.
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Pros
Bluescape
  • Allows for a high volume of images and sketches to be put into the canvas
  • Lets you drop in text, freehand sketching, and shapes quick and easy
  • Can connect images and texts together using connectors, which can be customized
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InEight
  • Tagging segments of work.
  • User defined views and descriptions for all screens.
  • Customizable ribbons to provide an efficient use of the software.
  • Multiple layers/dependents to allow for an extreme drill down of the work and the ability to roll up to a more useful level for upper management review.
  • You can bid the work as you would build it, in detail.
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Cons
Bluescape
  • You can use Zoom with Bluescape but it requires solid bandwidth and memory by users.
  • A breadcrumb trail would be nice to watch students performance.
  • I would like individual user analytics for each of my students to see where they’ve been and what contributions each has made.
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InEight
  • We do not use the search engine since it was last modified. It is no longer user friendly.
  • We used to like the way we could change the position of line items. The function has been changed to where it is not user friendly anymore.
  • The "Save" and "Delete" options are right next to each other. I have been after Ineight to change these for a long time but they have not.
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Likelihood to Renew
Bluescape
No answers on this topic
InEight
Some features with InEight's TeamBinder are worthy of single use, however the review feature and subsequent revision and version numbering could be improved. We will be aiming to roll out the package to encompass our internal documentation in the near future and will be in a better position to judge the usability after that point in time.
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Usability
Bluescape
No answers on this topic
InEight
I would give it an 8 out of 10 because the software can be a bit cumbersome to new users. It also takes a long time to set up the library and input all of your companies needs so that the software will provide the level of service required to estimate projects. However, once the software is set up it is a powerful tool. We only use a portion of what the software is capable of delivering
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Support Rating
Bluescape
No answers on this topic
InEight
Every time I have contacted support, they have gotten back to [me] quickly and with a few solutions. I like that they seem to be US-based, so there is no language barrier when I try to communicate my problem. For the few times, they did not have a solution ready, they told me they would respond later after further research, and they actually followed up! Better than most support I have used in the past with other software.
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Implementation Rating
Bluescape
No answers on this topic
InEight
Since the original inception, I have been required to overhaul the system so that it is more user friendly and combines both aspects of our business, documentation and drawings. Being able to control revision and version numbering has been a key struggle that only staff training has been able to mark this as complete.
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Alternatives Considered
Bluescape
We have Workware installed on different computers in our office that were supposed to be great for presentation but we had issues after a user connected their laptop then they no longer had access to our server. If they had files they needed for the presentation they had to save them to their desktop to make sure they were accessible.
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InEight

  1. Allows you to save all file types to a document, easily identify which formats you do and don’t have and manage which formats you issue.

  2. Great bulk functionality. Manage multiple projects and large volume of documentation easily with less staff.

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Scalability
Bluescape
No answers on this topic
InEight
We do not use the entire suite of InEight products. We use InEight Estimate and Control. These tools are vital to our company growth, management, and interactions with clients. The wealth of information and access to reports, scheduling, costing, forecasting and budgeting has been a game changer. We are thrilled with the features of control and estimate. We honestly don't utilize the software to its full potential.
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Return on Investment
Bluescape
  • Especially in a remote work environment, Bluescape helps us continue collaborating without missing a beat
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InEight
  • More detailed estimates for projects and alternative deliver partners.
  • Able to reduce estimating time entry time on projects with assemblies allowing for more review of plans and specifications.
  • Excellent tool for remote estimates allowing for more involvement from field construction personnel.
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ScreenShots

Bluescape Screenshots

Screenshot of Bluescape Collaborative Workspace

InEight Screenshots

Screenshot of Estimate - Cash flow forecast line graphScreenshot of Document - Forms module with RFI formsScreenshot of Basis - Smart planning suggestionsScreenshot of Estimate: CBS Register - User specific views of the estimate with unlimited WBS structures and user-defined roll ups can be created, with parametric cost item assemblies for more reliable estimates.Screenshot of Estimate: Quote Management - RFQs can be published to subs and suppliers, and track quotes, conditions and scope sheets as they change. Quotes can be compared to find the best subs and suppliers.Screenshot of Document: Turnover Packages - Upon project completion, the user can deliver a stand-alone, searchable and configurable package of project documents and data.