# eSUB vs Raken

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Raken

| Attribute | eSUB | Raken |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 27.3 (37% (low)) | 40.8 (38% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Construction management software that centralizes project documents, field communications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders in a cloud system accessible via mobile app. Helps subcontractors track project costs, manage materials and labor, integrate with accounting systems, and improve decision-making with real-time project visibility. | Raken is a web and mobile construction platform that consolidates field documentation with real-time office synchronization. It enables daily work logging, labor and equipment tracking, safety management, and document organization—helping construction companies maintain project visibility and address issues promptly. |
| features.capabilities | `{"soc2":false,"bim_ifc":"none","iso_19650":false,"iso_27001":false,"scheduling":false,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"quote","rfi_submittal":true,"accounting_erp":true,"mobile_support":"mobile","primary_module":"field_mgmt","safety_quality":false,"target_segment":"subcontractor","deployment_model":"cloud_web_app","document_control":true,"estimating_takeoff":false,"aia_g702_g703_progress_billing":false,"retainage_withholding_tracking":false,"change_order_revenue_impact_budgeting":false,"certified_payroll_davis_bacon_reporting":false,"union_payroll_complex_fringe_deductions":false,"purchase_order_and_subcontract_management":true,"granular_phase_and_cost_code_budget_tracking":true,"equipment_depreciation_and_usage_cost_allocation":false,"wip_work_in_progress_over_under_billing_reporting":false}` | `{"bim_ifc":"coordination","scheduling":true,"pricing_model":"quote","rfi_submittal":true,"accounting_erp":true,"mobile_support":"mobile","primary_module":"field_mgmt","safety_quality":true,"document_control":true,"estimating_takeoff":true,"custom_mobile_form_builder":true,"incident_reporting_with_photo_annotation":true,"digital_toolbox_talks_and_safety_meetings":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"QuickBooks Online"},{"name":"Accounting systems"}]` | `[{"name":"Procore"},{"name":"Autodesk BIM 360"},{"name":"Autodesk Build"},{"name":"Bluebeam"},{"name":"BIM 360"}]` |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["US"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"quote","sourceUrl":"https://esub.com/blog/construction_labor_and_pricing_trends","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T22:34:49.656Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"$23/user/mo, billed annually","features":["Unlimited projects","Directory & messaging","Daily activity feed","Real-time updates and jobsite data","Branded daily reports","Photos, videos, & attachments","Tasks","Live chat & phone support"],"minSeats":3,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":23,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Performance","summary":"$59/user/mo, billed annually","features":["Everything in Basic","Time tracking","Production tracking","Safety & quality management","RFIs, forms, & document storage","Insights dashboards","Dedicated training & onboarding"],"minSeats":3,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":59,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $23/user/mo (Basic) to $59/user/mo (Performance). Billed annually. 3-user minimum.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.rakenapp.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-03T11:56:04.910Z","startingPrice":{"amount":23,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | no |
| pricing.model | quote | quote |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (Construction Management Software)

| Capability | eSUB | Raken |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Primary module | Field management | Field management |
| **Preconstruction** |  |  |
| BIM / IFC support | None / unknown | Coordination + clash detection |
| Estimating and quantity takeoff | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Documents** |  |  |
| Document control and drawing management | ✓ | ✓ |
| RFI and submittal management | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Scheduling** |  |  |
| Scheduling (Gantt / CPM) | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Field** |  |  |
| Safety and quality management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mobile field app | Mobile field app | Mobile field app |
| **Integrations** |  |  |
| Accounting / ERP integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| ISO 19650 (BIM information management) support | ✗ | - |
| SOC 2 attested | ✗ | - |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Quote / contact sales | Quote / contact sales |
| **Market** |  |  |
| Target segment | Subcontractor / trades | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:21:09.853Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*