Beam AI vs datapine (now RIB BI+)
| Beam AI | datapine (now RIB BI+) | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | |
| Paid from | $666.67/mo | |
| Platforms | Web | Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Drawing formats | ||
| Export formats | Excel, PDF, Shareable Link | |
| Discipline coverage | multi-discipline | |
| IFC support | Yes | |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | |
| Clash detection | Yes | |
| Quantity takeoff | Yes | |
| Refresh frequency | real-time | |
| Scheduled reports | Yes | |
| Job costing | Yes | |
| Retainage tracking | Yes | |
| Commitment tracking | Yes | |
| Subcontractor management | Yes | |
| Project reporting | advanced | |
| RFI management | Yes | |
| Drawing versioning | Yes | |
| Offline mobile access | Yes | |
| Estimation method | bottom-up | |
| Scenario planning | Yes | |
| Cost estimation | Yes | |
| Historical data | Yes |
Listed together in Best Construction Takeoff Software