Updated 30 March 2026

Procore vs PlanGrid (Autodesk Build)

Platform versus ecosystem. Procore is a comprehensive construction management platform with project management, financial controls, and quality/safety tools. Autodesk Build (formerly PlanGrid) is deeply integrated with BIM and Autodesk's design tools. The choice depends on whether project management or BIM integration is your primary need.

Pricing Models

Procore

Volume-based pricing. Unlimited users.

$10,000 to $50,000+/year depending on annual construction volume. All users (internal staff, subcontractors, architects) are included at no extra cost.

Autodesk Build

Per-user pricing. Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Approximately $75/user/month ($900/user/year). Deep discounts available for Autodesk enterprise agreements. Bundling with AutoCAD/Revit can reduce per-product cost.

Key Differences

Drawing and BIM Integration

Autodesk Build has the deepest integration with AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks. Models and drawings sync natively across the Autodesk Construction Cloud. Design changes in Revit automatically update in Autodesk Build. Procore supports drawing management and can import Autodesk files, but the integration is not native. For BIM-heavy projects (hospitals, airports, complex commercial), Autodesk's ecosystem is superior for drawing/model management.

Financial Management

Procore's financial management module is significantly more comprehensive than Autodesk Build's cost management features. Procore handles budgets, change orders, commitments, invoicing, pay applications, and real-time cost forecasting. For firms where financial controls and owner reporting are critical, Procore is the clear choice.

RFI and Submittal Workflows

Both platforms handle RFIs and submittals well. Procore has a more mature workflow with complex distribution lists, ball-in-court tracking, and multi-party review chains developed over 15+ years. Autodesk Build's RFI management is good and improving but less established. For firms managing 50+ RFIs per project, Procore's workflow depth is advantageous.

Integration Ecosystem

Procore has 500+ third-party integrations covering scheduling (Primavera, Microsoft Project), ERP (Sage, Viewpoint, QuickBooks), and specialty tools. Autodesk Build integrates deeply within the Autodesk ecosystem but has fewer third-party integrations. For firms using non-Autodesk design tools or requiring ERP integration, Procore offers more flexibility.

User Pricing at Scale

For a project with 50 stakeholders: Autodesk Build at $75/user/month costs $45,000/year. Procore at the equivalent volume tier costs $25,000 to $40,000/year with unlimited users. Procore becomes more cost-effective as team size grows. Autodesk Build is more cost-effective for smaller, focused teams of 10 to 15 users.

The Verdict

Choose Procore if:

  • + Financial management and owner reporting are priorities
  • + You need 50+ users including subs at no extra cost
  • + You use a diverse set of design and scheduling tools
  • + Quality/safety management is a requirement

Choose Autodesk Build if:

  • + BIM is central to your project delivery
  • + You already use AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks
  • + Your team is under 20 users (per-seat pricing is cheaper)
  • + Drawing/model management is more important than financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PlanGrid the same as Autodesk Build?
PlanGrid was acquired by Autodesk in 2018 for $875 million and has been progressively integrated into Autodesk Build, part of the Autodesk Construction Cloud. The standalone PlanGrid product is being sunset in favor of Autodesk Build. If you currently use PlanGrid, you will eventually need to migrate to Autodesk Build or an alternative platform.
Does Procore integrate with Autodesk products?
Yes. Procore integrates with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, and Autodesk Build for drawing synchronization and model viewing. The integration is functional but not as deep as the native connection between Autodesk products. For firms heavily invested in the Autodesk ecosystem for design, Autodesk Build provides the most seamless drawing and model integration.
Which has more integrations overall?
Procore has a larger integration marketplace with 500+ integrations covering scheduling, financial, ERP, and specialty construction tools. Autodesk Build integrates deeply within the Autodesk ecosystem (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, InfraWorks) but has fewer third-party integrations. For BIM-centric workflows, Autodesk wins. For broad business tool integration, Procore wins.
How does pricing compare for a 20-person team?
Autodesk Build for 20 users at approximately $75/user/month costs $18,000/year. Procore for a company with $15M to $20M in annual volume costs approximately $15,000 to $25,000/year with unlimited users. If your team is small (under 20 users), per-seat pricing may be cheaper. If your team is large (50+ including subcontractors), Procore's unlimited users becomes the better value.
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