Head-to-head · Engineering Administration Software
Projectmates vs Trimble ProjectSight
Projectmates leads on 0 checks, Trimble ProjectSight on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreProjectmates · 6.8/10
- Free planonly Trimble ProjectSight
Projectmates scores higher on our rubric for engineering administration software: 6.8 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Trimble ProjectSight offers free plan; Projectmates doesn't publish it.
Projectmates is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise construction owner teams. Trimble ProjectSight is the better fit for teams wanting a free start with construction documents.
- Projectmates fits best
Mid-market and enterprise construction owner teams
- Trimble ProjectSight fits best
Teams wanting a free start with construction documents
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Side by side
| Feature | Projectmates 6.8/10 Visit ↗ | Trimble ProjectSight 6.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.8 | 6.6 |
| Ranking | #6 in Engineering Administration Software | #8 in Engineering Administration Software |
| Best for | Mid-market and enterprise construction owner teams | Teams wanting a free start with construction documents |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $29/user/mo |
| Free plan | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Docs | Phone, Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, 2FA | ISO 27001, SOC 2, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Projectmates 0/5 · Trimble ProjectSight 0/5 | ||
| RFI management | Not published | Not published |
| Submittal workflows | Not published | Not published |
| Change order tracking | Not published | Not published |
| Document control | Not published | Not published |
| Project budget tracking | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile apps | Not published | Not published |
| Project limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Projectmates is a cloud-based construction project management platform from Octave, designed primarily for construction owners and capital program teams. Government agencies, healthcare systems, educational institutions, retailers, and… Read the review → |
Trimble ProjectSight is construction project management software for contractors and project teams working across the field and office. It brings drawings and revisions, RFIs, submittals, specifications, punch lists, issues and project… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Projectmates — where it wins
- Covers schedules, budgets, change orders, documents, bids, and field forms
- Web, iOS, and Android access supports mobile project collaboration
- Integrates with business systems including SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Its broad construction workflow may exceed needs for a single-purpose tool
- Designed primarily for owners and capital program teams
Trimble ProjectSight — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 3 projects and unlimited users
- Drawings, RFIs, submittals, photos and punch lists in one workspace
- Offline mobile access plus enterprise BIM and budget controls
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits storage to 2 GB and projects to three
- Daily reports, custom fields and security roles require Go
- Go is available only in the US and Canada
- Projectmates6.8/10 · Pricing on request
Broad project controls for owner teams managing construction and capital programs.
Visit ProjectmatesFull verdict → - Trimble ProjectSight6.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $29/user/mo (annual)
A flexible construction administration hub with a useful free tier and paid field controls.
Visit siteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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