Bluebeam Revu

Pros: I have been using Bluebeam Revu for a few years now and it's so convenient. What I liked most about Bluebeam Revu is its powerful and precise markup tools, which make it easy to annotate and edit PDFs efficiently. The collaboration features, especially Studio sessions, are also a big advantage because they allow teams to work together in real time. Additionally, the measurement and takeoff tools are very useful for projects, helping save time and improve accuracy.

Cons: What I liked least about Bluebeam Revu is that it can be difficult to learn at first because the interface is packed with features, which can feel overwhelming for new users. I do enjoy all its features I just wish they were organized a bit neater to understand. It can also run a bit slow on older or lower-performance computers.

Pros: Bluebeam Revu es una herramienta de alta calidad enfocada en la gestión, revisión y anotación de documentación técnica, especialmente en formato PDF. Su precisión en mediciones, capacidades de marcado y funcionalidades colaborativas (como Studio) lo convierten en un recurso clave para la coordinación de equipos. Aunque no es un modelador BIM, aporta un gran valor en el control documental dentro del flujo de trabajo.

Cons: La principal limitación es que no trabaja directamente sobre modelos BIM, lo que restringe su uso a documentación 2D derivada. Además, algunas funcionalidades avanzadas requieren configuración previa y capacitación, lo que puede ralentizar la adopción inicial. También puede presentar problemas de rendimiento con archivos PDF muy pesados o en proyectos de gran escala, y su integración con ciertos entornos BIM no es completamente fluida.

Pros: Bluebeam is the best PDF editor/markup/exhibit creation tool I have ever used. I use it daily and I could not do my job without it.

Cons: I can't think of any right now. Maybe its start up time, but I am a millennial and I have unreasonable demands for technology..

Pros: The ease of use to markup PDFs and to easily edit. Very user friendly with hardly any training with contradicts other reviews.

Cons: Cost of software but worth the cost after using and reaping the benefits of the software. Need to have a powerful computer.

Pros: The product is fantastic for drawing, markup and collaboration. PDF documents are a breeze to navigate. Overall the product itself is great.

Cons: For no reason, I was notified that my subscription had expired (6 months before it was supposed to). I was off line, unable to use my product and I was shuttled from one person to another that was 'looking into it' for over a week while my workflow was basically shut down.

Pros: Most Liked: The sheer ability to edit PDF files. This is our go to PDF editing tool in the company. It is strictly professional where we can collaborate in real time.

Cons: Its slightly overpriced for a beginner or even a small company. And, for a beginner who has no experience in PDF editing can find this software humbling.

Pros: I use Bluebeam the most for reviewing and marking up construction drawings. The tools that Bluebeam offers make it very easy to import specific stamps that you use often, cloud/highlight certain areas of a document and even move pages around. I also really love the comparing tool where you can lay multiple page on top of each other to see where they differ without having to figure it out on your own side-by-side.

Cons: Occasionaly Bluebeam with glitch and not maximize from the start bar, even though I know the app is open and I have documents open within it. This generally has to do with disconnecting from my docking station, and hasn't ever effected documents saving correctly - but is annoying none-the-less to disconnect my computer, walk into a meeting, then not be able to open for presentation.

Pros: What I like most about this app is that I get to manage and edit all of my PDF documents in ONE place!

Cons: After using the app for a few weeks, I was pretty surprised to find myself using it again and again without any down sides.

Pros: Great software - does what it says on the tin, without being too compicated, yet offers extra functionality for those that need it

Cons: The change from a one-of-purchase to subscription model was disappointing as it frustatingly takes the choice away to upgrade or not

Pros: What i like the most about bluebeam revu is the ease of use for marking up pdf drawings and compiling comments.

Cons: What I like the least about bluebeam revu is that it takes some getting used to, especially coming from acrobat, but once you do its a great tool.

Pros: This product integrated with our CAD tools perfectly. Having a PDF editor working inside AutoCAD is a game changer.

Cons: This product has a bit of a learning curve to understand all the features and sometimes struggles with large files.

Pros: It is daunting at first, but it's quite easy to get accustomed to using! The best feature, however, is the incredibly low price for what you get!

Cons: I don't like the inability to set/save scales on protected documents - I'm not altering the document... I just want to be able to scale it!

Cons: "Bluebeam Has Great Features, But Terrible Support – Look Elsewhere" Bluebeam is a powerful tool with strong functionality, but the abysmal level of support makes it nearly unusable for professional workflows. Our company relies on this software for critical projects, yet getting timely or effective help from Bluebeam’s support team is impossible. Ironically, we’d gladly pay more if it meant receiving the level of service required to actually use the product as intended. A few years ago, support was passable—not great, but at least functional. Now, it’s downright negligent. Tickets go unanswered, issues remain unresolved, and the lack of responsiveness has cost us time and money. I no longer recommend Bluebeam to anyone. In fact, I’ve made it a point to warn every director, engineer, and colleague I know to avoid it and explore alternatives. It’s a shame—such a capable product is ruined by a company that refuses to stand behind it with decent customer service.

Pros: Bluebeam not only allows you to digitally estimate from your blueprints, it also has a variety of functions that allow you to create and modify pdf files.

Cons: Because Bluebeam has so many great features, trying to learn everything at first was a bit overwhelming.

Pros: Love using sessions and seeing mark-ups in real time along with a log of who was working and modifying certain things.

Cons: nothing is super intuitive, it's hard to locate tools by just the icon if you are not sure the exact nomenclature used in naming.

Pros: Take offs - being able to export directly to workflow max for pricing

Cons: The format is not always readily translatable across other software - for example some elements of layers etc can be problematic if opening in Adobe.

Pros: Helps our Architectural firm to connect architects by allowing electronic mark-ups to be made easily and resent in real time. The boss uses it on his iPad, so he can mark-up anywhere, anytime, without the need for hardcopies.

Cons: We haven't used it for long - so can't quantify

Pros: How everything is in one place and is very beginner and user friendly!

Cons: Sometimes the constant updates take a long time.

Pros: It is a good pdf editor. It is a good pdf editor.

Cons: I purchased the license and couldn't get my subscription to work. The customer service team tried a couple of time but didn't bother spending too much time to fix it. I had ask cancel and ask for a refund.

Pros: AutoCAD's non-Ivy League cousin, Bluebeam is simple to use but has the potential for incredible stuff. I use it daily for take-off's.

Cons: Updated from a one time purchase to a yearly subscription model. Has conveniences for sure, but they are charging more.

Pros: Ease of use. Intuitive user interface. Very useful for PPDF editing and measuring.

Cons: Switching between computers is a bit more involved than I would like.

Pros: Makes it easy to edit technical drawings

Cons: A steep learning curve for people who have never used it.

Pros: Bluebeam has an immense amount of features, compared to competitors.

Cons: There are so many features and functions within Bluebeam that it becomes overwhelming to train employees.