PlanHub
PlanHub: Broad bid coverage for small construction teams, with a free starting point. Ranked #4 of 31 in Construction Bid Management Software by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small teams wanting broad, affordable bid coverage.
At a glance
- Editor score9.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSmall teams wanting broad, affordable bid coverage
- Free planYes
- Bid comparisonYes
- Founded2008 · West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan covers core project posting and bid management
- Bid leveling, planrooms, directories, and prequalification in one platform
- Premier and Enterprise tiers add training, APIs, CRM, and custom reports
Where it doesn't
- The free plan has a five-user seat limit
- Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher-tier plans
- Mobile access is provided through Android, alongside the web platform
Our verdict on PlanHub
PlanHub is a cloud-based preconstruction and construction bid management platform for general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other construction professionals. It brings project discovery, project posting, bid boards, bid management, bid comparison, planrooms, directories, invitations to bid, prequalification, takeoff, estimation, document sharing, collaboration, and mobile project review into one product. General contractors can post projects, share files, communicate with bidders, receive bids, and evaluate proposals, while subcontractors and suppliers can discover projects, submit bids or estimates, manage bid boards, and connect with construction partners.
Its plan structure supports a staged approach. Essentials includes project posting, bid management, and basic bid leveling. Pro adds a national subcontractor and supplier directory, private planrooms, prequalification, advanced bid leveling, and collaboration tools. Premier expands the scope with Lead Finder, advanced bid coverage tools, takeoff, unlimited one-on-one training, a dedicated customer success manager, and unlimited support tickets. Enterprise is aimed at organizations needing project and directory APIs, nationwide Lead Finder access, a custom CRM, and custom reports. A free plan and a five-user seat limit make the product particularly relevant to smaller teams starting with core bid workflows.
PlanHub’s main strength is breadth: discovery, outreach, evaluation, documentation, and field review are connected across a single construction-focused platform. Public and private planrooms, automatic matching, side-by-side bid comparison, prequalification, and mobile messaging support different stages of the bidding process. Web and Android access extend review and project updates beyond a desktop workflow. Teams needing broader lead coverage, takeoff, training, or custom system connections should look to the upper tiers, while organizations seeking a narrowly focused bid comparison tool may find PlanHub broader than necessary. Its founding in 2008 also gives the product an established history in this category.
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PlanHub fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Bid comparison | Yes |
| Plan room | Yes |
| Subcontractor directory | Yes |
| Bid invite limit | Not verified |
| Project limit | Not verified |
| User seat limit | 5 users |
| Mobile apps | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Android |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | planhub.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to PlanHub
- SmartBidA broad bid workflow for GCs covering solicitation, compliance, comparison, and reporting.9.3
- BuildingConnected ProA broad bid-management suite for enterprise teams that need analytics, integrations, and risk analysis.9.2
- EstimateOne Tender ManagementA free-to-start tender hub with quote analysis and AI discrepancy checks.9.1
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