Bluebeam
Revu
PDF markups, measurements, collaboration and document workflows for AECO teams.
Bluebeam helps architecture, engineering and construction teams create, mark up, measure, manage and collaborate on PDF drawings and project documents. SIMBIM evaluates the right plan, confirms subscription scope and coordinates licence delivery, onboarding and support.
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View SIMBIM certificationsWhat is Bluebeam Revu?
Bluebeam Revu is the Windows desktop application used by AECO teams for PDF creation, editing, markup, measurement, collaboration and document workflows.
- · Bluebeam is not CAD or BIM authoring software like Archicad or Revit.
- · It is used for PDF-based project communication, review, markup, measurement, takeoff, QA/QC and document workflows.
- · Revu is included in every Bluebeam subscription plan; feature access varies by plan and version.
Compare Bluebeam plans
Bluebeam subscriptions are organised into four plan tiers — Basics, Core, Complete and Max. They are not four unrelated products; they are plan levels of the Bluebeam product family.
All plan selection, price confirmation and commercial terms are confirmed through a SIMBIM proposal. Availability varies by product plan, version, licence conditions and region.
Jump to full Bluebeam plan comparisonBluebeam Basics
For users who need simple PDF markups, basic document participation and joining existing Studio collaborations.
- · PDF creation, viewing, editing and markups
- · Length and area measurements
- · Join existing Studio collaborations
- · Basic document participation
Suited to occasional reviewers who need simple markups and basic document participation.
Bluebeam Core
For professional markups, measurements and collaboration workflows.
- · Everything in Basics
- · Specialty markup tools for 2D/3D PDFs where supported
- · Perimeter, count, angle and volume measurements
- · Overlay and compare drawings
- · Host and manage Studio collaborations; CAD plug-ins where supported
Suited to AECO professionals who need full markup, measurement and collaboration management.
Bluebeam Complete
For teams that need advanced productivity, reporting, quantity workflows and batch document processing.
- · Everything in Core
- · Dynamic Fill measurements and markups where supported
- · Quantity Link with Microsoft Excel where supported
- · Advanced markup reporting and Batch Link automation
- · Batch Slip Sheet, batch signatures and seals, and scripting commands
Suited to production teams that need automation, takeoffs and advanced reporting.
Bluebeam Max
For teams that need Bluebeam's AI-focused and advanced workflow capabilities.
- · Everything in Complete
- · AI integration via MCP, AI drawing reviews and comparisons where supported
- · AI multi-view Stitching and Magic Markups
- · Connected Studio Sessions with Revit where supported
- · AI features do not replace professional review or QA/QC
Suited to teams that want AI-assisted review and connected workflows on top of Complete.
Training, support and implementation
SIMBIM supports Bluebeam clients beyond the subscription purchase through training, onboarding, implementation guidance and structured support pathways.
SIMBIM is currently listed as a Bluebeam Emerging Partner. Current listed offerings are Bluebeam Certified Instructor, Authorized Service Provider and Online Store.
Bluebeam training
Structured training pathways for new and experienced Bluebeam users.
Onboarding and user adoption
Activation guidance, first-project orientation and adoption support.
Technical support guidance
Help triaging product behaviour and connecting to the right support channel.
Plan and renewal support
Plan-fit review, seat changes and renewal coordination.
Workflow implementation support
Guidance on markups, measurements, document control and collaboration workflows.
Bluebeam on web and mobile
Bluebeam on web and mobile extends Bluebeam workflows beyond the desktop, so users can access, review, mark up and collaborate on drawings from a browser or mobile device where supported.
- · Web and mobile access does not replace full desktop Revu functionality.
- · Functionality may vary by plan, device, version and account setup.
Studio collaboration
Studio supports project collaboration through shared review and project spaces, helping teams work from a coordinated environment, manage markups and keep collaboration activity traceable.
- · Joining Studio and hosting or managing Studio collaboration may differ by plan.
- · SIMBIM can help clients understand which plan supports their collaboration needs.
Core Bluebeam workflows
Bluebeam supports a connected set of document and review workflows. Not every workflow is available in every plan — SIMBIM confirms plan fit during proposal review.
Markups and data
Structured PDF markups, comments, annotation tracking and markup data workflows.
Measurements and takeoffs
Measurement workflows for length, area and more advanced takeoff requirements depending on plan.
Document management
PDF organisation, page management, document processing and drawing-set workflows.
Collaboration
Real-time review workflows, Studio Sessions and Projects, and project-team communication where available.
Integrations
Connected workflows with selected third-party tools and integrations where available.
Full Bluebeam plan comparison
Compare the main differences between Basics, Core, Complete and Max. Final scope, pricing and availability are confirmed by SIMBIM proposal.
| Feature / workflow | Basics | Core | Complete | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Included with all plans | ||||
| Bluebeam Revu for Windows desktop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluebeam on web and mobile | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Technical support by phone and email | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluebeam University training access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited secure centralized storage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| B. Markups and PDF tools | ||||
| PDF creation, viewing, editing and markups | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom markups and annotations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Markups List tracking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tool Chest | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stamps and dynamic stamps | ◐ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hyperlinks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Redaction | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Translate markups | ◇ | ◇ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom markup filters | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2D and 360 photo capture support where available | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| C. Measurements and takeoffs | ||||
| Length and area measurements | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perimeter, count, angle and volume measurements | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Viewports and multiple scales | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom columns and formulas | — | ◐ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dynamic Fill | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quantity Link with Microsoft Excel | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| D. Document management and comparison | ||||
| Combine, split, extract, rotate and insert pages | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headers and footers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| File attachments | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bookmarks and page labels | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3D PDF viewing / markup where supported | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| Overlay and compare drawings | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sets and drawing set workflows | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch Slip Sheet | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| E. Workflow automation and reporting | ||||
| Markup summaries | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CSV / XML markup export | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced markup reporting | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch Link | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch signatures and seals | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scripting commands | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic form creation and form data workflows where supported | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| F. Studio collaboration | ||||
| Participate in Studio Sessions / Projects | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| View and upload Studio files | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time collaboration with markup tools | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Host and manage Studio Sessions / Projects | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline sync where supported | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| Connected Studio Sessions with Revit | — | — | — | ◇ |
| G. Integrations and plug-ins | ||||
| Microsoft Office / Outlook PDF creation | ◇ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SharePoint / ProjectWise integrations | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| AutoCAD, Revit and SolidWorks plug-ins where supported | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2D and 3D PDF creation from CAD / BIM tools where supported | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| Revit Rooms to Revu Spaces where supported | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| Integrations directory workflows | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| H. Web and mobile | ||||
| Browser PDF viewing and markup | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud document storage access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile PDF viewing and markup | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile measurement workflows where supported | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| DMS connections (SharePoint, OneDrive, Box, Dropbox, Procore, Egnyte) where supported | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| DocuSign integration with Studio Projects where supported | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| I. AI and advanced Max workflows | ||||
| AI integration via MCP | — | — | — | ◇ |
| AI drawing reviews | — | — | — | ✓ |
| AI drawing comparisons | — | — | — | ✓ |
| AI multi-view Stitching | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Magic Markups | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Smart Review / Smart Overlay where supported or in preview | — | — | — | ◇ |
AI features in Max support reviewers but do not replace professional review, QA/QC, design responsibility or project controls. Feature availability may vary by plan, version, licence conditions, preview status, region and account setup.
Bluebeam Basics
For users who need simple PDF markups, basic document participation and joining existing Studio collaborations.
- · Simple markups
- · Basic PDF document work
- · Length and area measurements
- · Joining existing Studio collaborations
Basics cannot host or manage Studio collaboration, does not include perimeter or advanced measurements, and does not include automation or AI workflows.
Bluebeam Core
For professional markups, measurements and collaboration workflows.
- · Professional markup workflows
- · More advanced measurement needs than Basics
- · Studio collaboration management
- · Drawing comparison, overlay and CAD-related workflows where supported
Core is usually the better fit when the user needs more than simple markup participation.
Bluebeam Complete
For teams that need advanced productivity, reporting, quantity workflows and batch document processing.
- · Advanced measurements
- · Dynamic Fill where supported
- · Quantity Link with Excel where supported
- · Advanced markup reporting
- · Batch linking, slip-sheeting, signatures and seals, and scripting where supported
Complete is the plan for teams that need automation and productivity features beyond Core.
Bluebeam Max
For teams that need Bluebeam's AI-focused and advanced workflow capabilities.
- · AI integration via MCP where supported
- · AI drawing reviews
- · AI drawing comparisons
- · AI multi-view Stitching
- · Magic Markups
- · Connected Studio Sessions with Revit where supported
Max may require separate commercial review. AI features do not replace professional review, design responsibility or project-quality control. Availability depends on version, plan, licence conditions and region.
Which Bluebeam plan should I choose?
Choose Basics
If you mainly need simple markups and basic document participation, and can join existing Studio collaborations.
Choose Core
If you need professional measurements, host Studio collaboration and stronger Revu workflows.
Choose Complete
If you need automation, reporting, quantity workflows and batch productivity.
Choose Max
If you need the AI-focused and advanced workflow tier on top of Complete.
SIMBIM confirms the correct Bluebeam plan during guided evaluation and proposal review.
From Bluebeam evaluation to productive use
- Step 1
Request proposal
Client selects Bluebeam and submits company, user and workflow requirements.
- Step 2
Evaluate workflow
SIMBIM reviews markup, measurement, collaboration, document management, takeoff, automation and AI requirements.
- Step 3
Confirm plan and seats
SIMBIM confirms whether Basics, Core, Complete or Max is the correct plan and confirms seat count.
- Step 4
Issue proposal
SIMBIM issues a proposal with final commercial terms.
- Step 5
Approve and activate
Client reviews, signs and pays according to the agreed proposal.
- Step 6
Deliver licences and onboarding
After signed contract and payment confirmation, SIMBIM coordinates licence delivery and onboarding guidance.
- Step 7
Support adoption and renewals
SIMBIM supports training, product questions, adoption, renewal coordination and support pathways.
Related Bluebeam pages
About Bluebeam
Brand overview, ecosystem position and SIMBIM partnership.
Bluebeam Max
AI-focused Bluebeam plan with MCP, Magic Markups, Stitching, Smart Review and Smart Overlay.
Bluebeam pricing
SIMBIM pricing context and proposal next steps.
Contact SIMBIM
Talk to the SIMBIM team about Bluebeam plans, training and support.
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Need help choosing the right Bluebeam plan?
SIMBIM can review your markup, measurement, collaboration and document workflow requirements, then confirm whether Basics, Core, Complete or Max is the right Bluebeam subscription path.