Bluebeam vs. MeasureSquare Comparison

Bluebeam vs. MeasureSquare Comparison


Feature/Function
MeasureSquare
Bluebeam
Importing and Scaling Process
Quickly import and scale PDF(s), CAD, DWG, and image files. Knowing large dimensions unneeded, using a simple 3' door to scale manually off two points, or use built in common architectural and engineering scales.
Import PDFs and scale in a separate location
Drawing Areas/Rooms
Draw out rooms to obtain area quantities, walls, and the floor all in one quick process.
Draw out areas to get SF or desired measurement. 
Product Database
Create, edit, and customize products in your own database that can be shared to other users. Build out to 1000+ product, labor charges, and add ons. And build job or client specific product templates per job to be saved for future use.
Not applicable
Quantities
Our software will auto estimate your quantities based on specifics of that job; such as roll goods, hardwood, ceramics, carpet tile and more. Easily customize estimating settings for all of these such as cut margins and tile reuse. Bundle together to build an accurate quote.
Not applicable for products, only area information. 
Cut Sheets for Roll Good Products
View and make adjustments to your roll goods by moving seams, changing roll direction and manipulating the cut sheet. Ability to move and place cuts, view cut margins, see waste % and more! 
Not applicable
Pattern Creation
Create custom wood, ceramic tile, carpet/vinyl tile patterns with out custom pattern creation module. Or choose from our vast, pre-built library of patterns. 
Not applicable 
Sharing Projects to Users Without Software
Share your projects multiple ways: via email, PDF, Cloud, and our new 3D web based viewer! This option gives you the ability to quickly copy and send a link to anyone! Send to installers or even the customers. Has the option to turn quantity view off or on. This works on any browser, no license or fee required.
Export as a PDF/TIFF or print project information.
Saving Projects & Settings
Use our MeasureSquare Cloud system to make sure that your projects are saved as well as your project settings or databases. 
Save projects to Studio - not settings or database applicable. 
Support & Updates & Training
World Class Support; Monday - Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM. All customers receive all updates as part of your subscription
Support is paid yearly. No training unless signing up for custom at a cost. 






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