Bluebeam Switches to Subscription – what you need to know
Bluebeam like many other software companies have moved to a Subscription model, however, they still offer a perpetual option for Bluebeam perpetual customers on an active maintenance agreement.
Check out the FAQ below to learn more.
FAQ
What does Bluebeam changing to subscription mean for me?
Upgrading to subscription allows Bluebeam to better support your work by delivering greater flexibility, peace of mind, and lower total cost of ownership (TCO). This includes the ability to:
- Easily and securely access your work from anywhere, in the office or in the field, through your Bluebeam ID (BBID).
- Quickly get stakeholders and teams up to speed with more integrated onboarding options and access to Bluebeam University at no additional cost.
- Seamlessly manage and administer licenses across your entire organization, reducing administrative overhead.
Can I transition to subscription and keep using an older version of Revu?
We recommend transitioning to Revu 21, the latest version, as soon as possible, so you can leverage up-to-date functionality and get the most out of your investment with Bluebeam.
That said, you can choose to use an older version of Revu — even after you transition to subscription — to minimize disruption on your active projects.
If you have Revu 20, you’ll continue to receive future updates/patches we may release to address critical bugs, but we won’t be releasing any new product features/functionalities. If you have Revu 2019 or below, please see our EOL FAQ.
Will you continue to offer a concurrent user subscription, similar to Open license (OL)?
While we’ll no longer offer a concurrent user model, our new simplified self-serve licensing system allows you to effortlessly switch devices using your Bluebeam ID (BBID).
If you have Revu 20, you’ll continue to receive future updates/patches we may release to address critical bugs, but we won’t be releasing any new product features/functionalities. If you have Revu 2019 or below, please see our EOL FAQ.
What’s the renewal schedule for subscriptions?
Subscriptions are renewed on an annual basis, giving you uninterrupted access to products, services, support, and Maintenance. If you decide to not renew your subscription after one year, you’ll still be able to access your project data (in Studio and Bluebeam Cloud) and have the ability to export it.
If you decide to not renew your subscription, you won’t be able to continue using Revu 21 and must go back to the previous version you used (Revu 20 or below).
Please keep in mind that Revu 2019 & below will reach End of Life on March 21, 2023.
How do Bluebeam subscriptions differ from previous Revu editions?
Revu will no longer be available via the editions (Standard, CAD, eXtreme) we offered historically. Each subscription plan includes varying levels of functionality for Revu and Studio.
Basics doesn’t include the ability to create new Studio Projects or Sessions.
In terms of Revu functionality, is Complete similar to Revu eXtreme?
Our most comprehensive subscription plan, Complete, gives you full access to the functionality you’re familiar with in Revu eXtreme — plus brand new features to help you extend your work into the field on web and mobile.
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