Oracle Aconex vs Newforma ConstructEx

Oracle Aconex9.4Visit Newforma ConstructEx8.5Visit

Higher score Oracle Aconex #1 in Construction Document Management Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Oracle Aconex

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Newforma ConstructEx #8 in Construction Document Management Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Newforma

• Oracle Aconex fits best

  Large, complex capital projects

• Newforma ConstructEx fits best

  Teams combining documents and field workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Oracle Aconex 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Newforma ConstructEx 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Construction Document Management Software	#8 in Construction Document Management Software
Best for	Large, complex capital projects	Teams combining documents and field workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	2 integrations	1 integrations
Features Oracle Aconex 2/5 · Newforma ConstructEx 2/5
RFI management	✓	✓
Submittal management	✓	✓
Drawing versioning	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Transmittals	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline mobile access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum file size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers documents, drawings, RFIs, submittals, field work, contracts, and BIM Supports mobile access for drawings, models, inspections, and project records APIs and Primavera Cloud integration connect project data with other systems	Detailed RFI and submittal workflows with logs, reviews, and status tracking Centralized drawings, specifications, packages, indexes, and sharing Mobile field reports, plans, tasks, quality items, and project workflows
Cons	Pricing requires contacting Oracle rather than selecting a published plan The broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller or narrowly focused teams Integration details are centered on Primavera Cloud and Aconex APIs	Pricing is purchased per project and requires a sales conversation The listed integration is limited to Newforma Project Center Its broad workflow coverage may exceed the needs of simple document teams
Our verdict	Oracle Aconex is a cloud-based collaboration and project-controls platform for owners, contractors, designers, suppliers, consultants, and subcontractors. It brings documents, drawings, models, correspondence, RFIs, submittals, tenders,… Read the review →	Newforma ConstructEx is cloud-hosted construction management software for contractors, subcontractors, design teams, and other project participants. It brings together construction documents, RFIs, submittals, field reports,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Oracle Aconex — where it wins

  • Covers documents, drawings, RFIs, submittals, field work, contracts, and BIM
  • Supports mobile access for drawings, models, inspections, and project records
  • APIs and Primavera Cloud integration connect project data with other systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting Oracle rather than selecting a published plan
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller or narrowly focused teams
  • Integration details are centered on Primavera Cloud and Aconex APIs

• Newforma ConstructEx — where it wins

  • Detailed RFI and submittal workflows with logs, reviews, and status tracking
  • Centralized drawings, specifications, packages, indexes, and sharing
  • Mobile field reports, plans, tasks, quality items, and project workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is purchased per project and requires a sales conversation
  • The listed integration is limited to Newforma Project Center
  • Its broad workflow coverage may exceed the needs of simple document teams

• Oracle Aconex9.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad construction project record and workflow platform for complex capital programs.

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• Newforma ConstructEx8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad construction administration workspace for documents, field work, RFIs, and submittals.

  Visit NewformaFull verdict →