ArcSite vs. Bidtracer Comparison


ArcSite	Bidtracer	+	+
Learn More Update Features	Visit Website	Add To Compare	Add To Compare



About It's so much more than an intuitive tool for precise and accurate drawings on the go, it's a new skillset to help you change the way you do business. Audits, inspections, and data capture simplified. ArcSite automatically tallies and records every product placed in your drawing including custom data points that fit your team's workflow. Turn your site drawing into a custom sales proposal in just a few taps. Proposals in ArcSite change the way you communicate your scope to customers, which leads to more closed deals and higher satisfaction. No more scribbling in the margins or using multiple sheets of paper, ArcSite's unlimited canvas lets you capture an entire job site without compromising. From a simple home floor plan to a 1,000-acre project area, your drawings are always accurate and on one document with ArcSite.		About Bidtracer has been built specifically for the MEP/BAC industry for both construction and service side including but not limited to CRM, Bid Management, Invitation to Bid, BAC Estimating, BAC Engineering, Project Management, Service Agreement, Service Work Orders, Service Repair, Service Projects all built natively in the cloud. Estimating/engineering established live pricing with numerous manufacturers such as JCI, Distech Controls, ABB, Carrier, ALC and many peripheral distributors such as Kele, Alps, Belimo, Siral, Bray. If you haven’t imported it yet, we can import it multiple times throughout the year. Our system caters to businesses of all sizes and accommodates users from various roles such as: estimators, engineers, PMs, sales, executive, and field workers. It includes rich reporting features with customizable reports, charts, and graphs to enable companies to analyze their data in real-time.
Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Not Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Estimators, Technicians, and Inspectors from all kinds of industries searching for a drawing and estimation software		Audience Subcontractors, MEP, BAS, Building Automations, Mechanical Contractor, Electrical Contractors, Plumbing Contractors, BAS Manufacturers, Manufacturer Reps
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Not Supported		API Offers API Supported
Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos		Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos
Pricing $15 per user per month Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported		Pricing $60.00/month/user $60.00/month/user after initial setup Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Not Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.6 / 5 ease 4.3 / 5 features 4.5 / 5 design 4.5 / 5 support 4.2 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 4.0 / 5 features 4.5 / 5 design 4.0 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros We have resolved the disconnect between estimation and production. Production no longer needs to rely on hand drawings, and now know exactly where to repair. The user interface and functionality is exceptional in depicting an accurate floor plan. The fact that the in field constructed drawing can seamlessly export to CAD is one of the greatest perks. This software has a lot of things I need, I can find what I need in it, I like it very much, very good. This is an excellent application, mainly used to draw field diagrams. With it, we can quickly create building drawings for our building inspection reports. Engineering drawings can be easily imported and calibrated as long as an existing PDF is available. Easy to measure and enter simple planning information. I used it instead of a Landscape Architecture on many sites when laying out projects. It has become preferred, especially for larger projects, as I can upload all layout drawings and construction details for quick reference on the job site. It is also easy to create quick workshop drawings on site and easily create PDFs with dimensions. Cons I hope there are more items in my career list. I hope there are more cabinet options, but I also hope not to load everything into my own page. When you upload a file, it will be nice when it is returned as a file instead of a separate file for each page. I have found that the blocks must be scaled constantly and do not populate at the scale they were drawn in. This limits the functionality some. However, this is a minor inconvenience and ultimately would just be an added luxury given the softwares current capabilities. But there are a lot of shortcomings. Sometimes I get stuck and have the experience of quitting. This experience makes me very unhappy. Full functionality usually doesn't work-if there is a small broken line in the shape, the color will fill everything around it. Can you make a button in the shape of a stamp? Unable to write DWG files directly to ArcSite. The transition from design to ArcSite might be easier if the application could create usable files directly from DWG. In addition, occasional crashes occur when using custom symbols created in the application.		Pros from Real Users Pros User interface is very easy to use even without training. Speaking of the sales module, it is very powerful in tracking all opportunities, including keeping track of your customer database. Allows sales managers to see their sales teams sales funnel, track bid dates, and closing dates, along with wins and losses (helps you keep track of your own market). On the estimate side of the bid tracer module, Bidtracer does an amazing job keeping your companies parts list up to date with pricing. BidTracer also can form the estimate module to meet your companies needs pretty easily. One of the biggest factors is the support you get from Bidtracer, they quickly respond and quickly resolve. I like the scalability of the tool and features. The biggest perk is the support and responsiveness. Most of the questions I have a response/answer within 24 to 36 hours. We are underutilizing this tool as a company and the BidTracer Team has been excellent on helping us get back on-track.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
Company Information ArcSite Founded: 2014 United States www.arcsiteapp.com		Company Information Bidtracer Founded: 2005 United States www.bidtracer.com
Alternatives SmartDraw		Alternatives Methvin
magicplan		Contractor Foreman
Methvin		Procore Procore Technologies
Bidtracer		WERX Werx App Construction Software
Houzz Pro Houzz View All		RIB Candy RIB Software View All
Categories Architectural CAD Supported Construction Bid Management Supported Construction Design Supported Construction Drawing Management Supported Construction Estimating Supported Floor Plan Supported Landscape Design Supported Punch List Supported Residential Construction Estimating Supported Site Plan Supported Takeoff Supported		Categories Construction Accounting Supported Construction Bid Management Supported Construction CRM Supported Construction Data Analytics Supported Construction Design Supported Construction Drawing Management Supported Construction ERP Supported Construction Estimating Supported Construction Management Supported Construction Scheduling Supported Earthworks Supported Electrical Contractor Supported Electrical Estimating Supported HVAC Estimating Supported Job Costing Supported Jobsite Management Supported Plumbing Estimating Supported Prequalification Supported Punch List Supported Subcontractor Supported Takeoff Supported
Construction Bid Management Features Bidder Management Supported Building Product Database Supported Cost Database Supported File Sharing Supported Proposal Management Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported RFP Management Not Supported Subcontractor Management Not Supported Takeoff Supported Version Control Not Supported Construction Estimating Features Accounting Integration Supported Audit Trail Not Supported Bid Management Supported Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Building Product Database Supported Calculators Supported Change Orders Not Supported Contract Management Supported Cost Database Supported Customer Management Not Supported Customizable Templates Supported Electrical Estimating Supported Historical Database Not Supported HVAC Estimating Supported Job Costing Supported Plumbing Estimating Supported Price Data / Price Books Supported Project Management Supported Quote Management Supported Reporting/Analytics Not Supported Scheduling Not Supported Subcontractor Management Not Supported Takeoff Supported What-if Analysis Not Supported Punch List Features Collaboration Supported Commenting / Notes Supported Document Management Not Supported Drag & Drop Not Supported Drawings Integration Supported Include Photos In Reports Supported Issue Tracking Not Supported Quality Control Checklist Supported Task Management Supported Takeoff Features 3D View Not Supported Assembly Takeoff Supported Cross Section Creation Not Supported Electronic Plans Supported Elevation Checking Not Supported Error Checking Not Supported Site Balancing Not Supported Slope Routines Not Supported Subcontractor Management Not Supported Show More Features Architectural CAD Features 2D Drawing Supported 3D Modeling Not Supported Architectural Symbol Library Supported Automatic Formatting Not Supported BIM Modeling Supported Comparison View Supported Design Templates Supported Drafting Supported Floor Plan Features 2D Floor Plans Supported 3D Floor Plans Not Supported Annotation Supported Diagram Templates Not Supported Document Management Not Supported Drafting Supported Drag & Drop Supported Lighting Control Not Supported Object Library Supported Rendering Not Supported Residential Construction Estimating Features Bid Management Supported Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Building Product Database Supported Change Orders Not Supported Customer Management Not Supported Project Management Not Supported Quote Management Supported Scheduling Not Supported Takeoff Supported		Construction Bid Management Features Bidder Management Supported Building Product Database Supported Cost Database Supported File Sharing Supported Proposal Management Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported RFP Management Supported Subcontractor Management Supported Takeoff Supported Version Control Supported Construction Estimating Features Accounting Integration Supported Audit Trail Supported Bid Management Supported Billing & Invoicing Supported Building Product Database Supported Calculators Supported Change Orders Supported Contract Management Supported Cost Database Supported Customer Management Supported Customizable Templates Supported Electrical Estimating Supported Historical Database Supported HVAC Estimating Supported Job Costing Supported Plumbing Estimating Supported Price Data / Price Books Supported Project Management Supported Quote Management Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Scheduling Supported Subcontractor Management Supported Takeoff Supported What-if Analysis Not Supported Punch List Features Collaboration Not Supported Commenting / Notes Supported Document Management Supported Drag & Drop Not Supported Drawings Integration Supported Include Photos In Reports Supported Issue Tracking Supported Quality Control Checklist Supported Task Management Supported Takeoff Features 3D View Supported Assembly Takeoff Supported Cross Section Creation Not Supported Electronic Plans Supported Elevation Checking Not Supported Error Checking Not Supported Site Balancing Not Supported Slope Routines Not Supported Subcontractor Management Supported Show More Features Construction Accounting Features Accounts Payable Not Supported Accounts Receivable Not Supported Billing & Invoicing Supported Budgeting & Forecasting Not Supported Cash Management Not Supported Construction Breakdowns Supported General Ledger Not Supported Job Costing Supported Overrun Projections Not Supported Payroll Management Not Supported Purchase Order Management Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported Construction CRM Features Client Tracking Supported Contract Management Supported Forecasting Supported Project Management Supported Quote Management Supported Sales Management Supported Scheduling Supported Time Management Supported Construction Management Features Accounting Integration Supported Budget Tracking/Job Costing Supported Change Orders Supported Commercial Supported Contract Management Supported Contractors Supported CRM Supported Equipment Tracking Supported Estimating Supported Incident Reporting Supported Mobile Access Supported Offline Access Supported Residential Not Supported RFI & Submittals Supported Subcontractor Management Supported Timesheets Supported Construction Scheduling Features Bid Management Supported Change Orders Supported Gantt Charts Supported Job Scheduling Supported Project Scheduling Supported Rescheduling Not Supported Staff Calendar Not Supported Task Management Supported Electrical Contractor Features Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Commercial / Industrial Supported Contract Management Not Supported Customer Database Supported Electronic Signature Supported Mobile Access Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported Scheduling Supported Time Tracking Supported Work Order Management Supported Electrical Estimating Features Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Change Orders Supported Cost Database Supported Project Management Supported Quotes / Proposals Supported Takeoff Supported HVAC Estimating Features Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Commercial/Industrial Supported Cost Database Supported Data Import / Export Supported Equipment Maintenance Supported Financing Management Not Supported Labor Rates Supported Quotes/Proposals Supported Scheduling Supported Takeoff Supported Plumbing Estimating Features Change Orders Supported Commercial / Industrial Supported Cost Database Supported Data Import / Export Supported Fitting Management Supported For General Contractor Not Supported Overhead Costs Estimating Not Supported Prebuilt Assembly Supported Quotes / Proposals Supported Takeoff Supported
Integrations Salesforce Supported IBM Cloud SAP Not Supported QuickBooks Online Supported Stackreaction Supported WatchGuard WIPS Supported improveit! 360 Supported View All 6 Integrations		Integrations Salesforce Supported IBM Cloud SAP Supported QuickBooks Online Not Supported Stackreaction Not Supported WatchGuard WIPS Not Supported improveit! 360 Not Supported View All 2 Integrations
Claim ArcSite and update features and information Claim ArcSite and update features and information