PlanHub review

PlanHub ranks third because it gives both general contractors and subcontractors a low-cost way onto a large commercial bidding network. General contractors can post projects for free, send ITBs that are matched automatically to subcontractors and suppliers, share documents through public or private planrooms and track coverage by trade with Smart Bid Coverage. Newer additions include a Virtual Bid Coordinator that handles bid follow-ups, takeoff and estimating, and a mobile app for general contractors. Subcontractors and suppliers get a free Basic tier and a free trial of paid plans, and PlanHub lists more than 93,000 bid-stage projects a year, 58,000 general contractors and 400,000 subcontractors on the network. The page compares scope, pricing and assumptions in proposals, but it does not describe a full bid leveling tool like BuildingConnected Pro or Procore. Paid plan prices did not load for us, so check them with the vendor.

Who it is for

General contractors who want free project posting and subs who want a free start on a large commercial network.

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• ITBs with automatic matching to subcontractors and suppliers
• Public and private planrooms for project documents
• Smart Bid Coverage to track bids, invite subs and check coverage
• Virtual Bid Coordinator to delegate bid follow-ups
• Takeoff and estimating and a general contractor mobile app

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: General contractors can post projects for free
• Strength: Free Basic tier and free trial for subcontractors and suppliers
• Strength: Large commercial network of GCs, subs and suppliers
• Weakness: Paid plan prices did not load for us, so the price is pending
• Weakness: No dedicated bid leveling tool described on the vendor page
• Weakness: Takeoff and the Virtual Bid Coordinator are new features

Key facts

• Network: 58,000+ general contractors and 400,000+ subcontractors, per PlanHub
• Projects: 93,000+ bid-stage projects a year, per PlanHub
• Free options: Free project posting for GCs, free Basic tier for subs and suppliers
• Private projects: Project Finder lists 3,000+ private projects before bidding starts

Where it ranks

PlanHub is No. 3 in our Best Construction Bidding Software verdict.