PlanHub is a construction bidding platform that connects general contractors with subcontractors and suppliers during the pre-construction phase of a project. It gives general contractors a place to post projects, share documents, and collect bids, while subcontractors use it to find new work, submit estimates, and manage their pipeline. There is also a separate, unrelated service called PlanHub in Canada that compares mobile phone and internet plans, so the name applies to two very different tools depending on what you’re looking for.
PlanHub for Construction Bidding
The construction version of PlanHub is a cloud-based platform built around one core workflow: a general contractor posts a project with all its documents, and subcontractors discover that project, review the plans, and submit bids. Everything happens inside one system rather than through scattered emails, phone calls, and plan rooms.
General contractors upload blueprints, specifications, and other project documents to a central hub. From there, the platform automatically matches the project to subcontractors and suppliers whose trades and locations fit. Contractors can also send direct invitations to bid (known in the industry as ITBs). A bid-tracking dashboard lets them see which trades have coverage and which still need bids, so nothing falls through the cracks before a deadline.
For subcontractors, PlanHub works as a lead-generation and bid-management tool. You set up a profile with your trade specialties and service area, and the platform notifies you when relevant projects appear. A “Bid Board” feature lets you organize opportunities, prioritize the ones worth pursuing, and track where each bid stands. You can view which general contractors are bidding a project, submit your estimate directly in the app, and message contractors without leaving the platform.
Key Features for General Contractors
The platform bundles several tools that replace what many contractors still handle with spreadsheets and email chains:
- Document storage and sharing: All project plans, specs, and addenda live in one secure location that invited subs can access instantly.
- Automatic subcontractor matching: Rather than manually searching for electricians or plumbers in a given area, the system surfaces qualified subs based on trade, location, and project type.
- Smart bid coverage tracking: A visual dashboard shows which trade categories have bids and which are still open, helping you spot gaps before bid day.
- Collaboration suite: Team members can track progress, leave notes, and coordinate across multiple projects from one login.
- Mobile app: Manage projects, review incoming bids, and communicate with subs from a phone or tablet.
Key Features for Subcontractors
Subcontractors get a different set of tools geared toward finding work and winning it:
- Project discovery: Browse thousands of contractor-posted projects with full document access and contact details. Keyword search and automatic alerts help you zero in on jobs that match your specialty.
- Bid Board: A personal dashboard where you organize active opportunities, set priorities, and track deadlines so you never miss a submission window.
- In-app bid submission: Submit your estimate directly through the platform instead of emailing a PDF or dropping off a paper bid.
- In-app messaging: Communicate with general contractors inside PlanHub to ask questions, clarify scope, or follow up on a submitted bid.
- Takeoff and estimation tools: Built-in measurement and estimating features let you produce quantity takeoffs and cost estimates without switching to a separate program.
Pricing for Subcontractors
PlanHub offers a free membership tier. With a free profile, you can receive direct invitations from general contractors and bid on projects within a limited local radius. It’s a reasonable starting point if you want to test the platform before committing money.
The paid tier, called Premier, is an annual subscription priced by the geographic radius you want to cover around your business location. The current published rates are:
- 50-mile radius: $1,999 per year
- 100-mile radius: $2,349 per year
- 200-mile radius: $3,299 per year
PlanHub notes that pricing can also vary by trade. The flat annual rate means you pay the same amount regardless of how many projects you bid on, with no hidden per-lead fees. For larger firms with three or more users that need nationwide access, an Enterprise membership includes everything in Premier plus coverage across the entire PlanHub network, direct communication with all general contractors on the platform, and a dedicated customer support contact.
General contractor pricing is not listed on the public website, so you would need to contact PlanHub directly for a quote.
PlanHub for Phone and Internet Plans
If you landed here looking for mobile plan comparisons, there is a completely separate service called PlanHub that operates in Canada. It is a comparison website where you can browse and compare cell phone and internet plans from different Canadian carriers by price, data allowance, and coverage area. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (the federal department that oversees telecom policy) lists PlanHub among its recommended tools for finding more affordable mobile and internet service. This PlanHub has no connection to the construction bidding platform.
Who PlanHub Is Built For
The construction platform is designed for commercial and residential builders who are actively bidding projects. General contractors use it to streamline the pre-construction process, particularly the time-consuming work of identifying qualified subcontractors, distributing plans, and collecting competitive bids before a project deadline. Subcontractors and material suppliers use it to expand their reach beyond word-of-mouth referrals and local plan rooms, getting in front of general contractors they might not otherwise connect with.
If you’re a subcontractor trying to grow your bid volume without hiring someone to chase leads full-time, or a GC tired of tracking bid coverage on a whiteboard, PlanHub is the type of tool worth evaluating. The free tier for subcontractors makes it low-risk to explore before deciding whether a paid subscription fits your business.