zipBoard vs Newforma:

Optimize AEC Project Management and Collaborative Teamwork: Faster Setup, More Affordable than Newforma

With integrated project information management and seamless document collaboration, zipBoard empowers AEC teams to work more efficiently and productively.

Complete projects faster, saving 2hrs per employee per 

Reduce delays and speed up timelines by 50%

"EO is able to manage its entire document and versioning process integrated with SAP and zipBoard without having to physically transfer documents. The construction review process in zipBoard cut EO’s time for planning and reviews in half".
Director IT, Engineering office​

See what makes zipBoard the #1 alternative to Newforma

Feature

Outlook Plugin

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Browser-based - no installation required

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No installation cost

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Access to API integrations

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Integration with your current AEC tools like Autodesk, Procore, Bluebeam, etc

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Additional cost to manage servers

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Collaboration tools for every stakeholder on an AECO team

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Limited for contractors

Kanban view

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Automatically converting markups and comments into RFIs

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Easy to set up customized workflows

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Markup, review, and approval tools for unlicensed users

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Ease of deployment

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Pricing Details

Affordable pricing - only scales with your growth

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Unlimited Stakeholders and Collaborators

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See what makes zipBoard the #1 alternative to Newforma​

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Outlook Plugin

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No installation cost

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Access to API integrations

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Integration with your current AEC tools like Autodesk, Procore, Bluebeam, etc

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Additional cost to manage servers

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Collaboration tools for every stakeholder on an AECO team

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Limited for contractors

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Limited for contractors

Kanban view

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Automatically converting markups and comments into RFIs

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Easy to set up customized workflows

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Markup, review, and approval tools for unlicensed users

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Ease of deployment

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Affordable pricing - only scales with your growth

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Cost per seat/user

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Monthly or Yearly

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Unlimited Stakeholders and Collaborators

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What makes zipBoard the best choice?

Seamless Setup, Effortless Use

Get started within minutes, with no installation hassles. zipBoard's interface reduces training time by 50%, allowing your team to jump into productive work instantly.

Turn Outlook Emails into Actionable Tasks

Streamline your workflow by converting emails into actionable tasks directly from your inbox, reducing the need for back-and-forth between apps. Stay organized and on top of your project deadlines with ease.

Streamline review and approval workflows

Use 7+ design markup and annotation tools to quickly get reviews and approvals for all your documents with built-in workflows and integrations.

adobe pdf alternative

Economical and flexible

No need to purchase licenses for all users. Stakeholders can review documents
without creating accounts.

Share PDFs as a link with clients & collaborators.

Create access levels to ensure specific stakeholders, contractors, and vendors see only what they need without sharing everything with everyone.

document versioning

Customized approval stamp and e-signature

Drag and drop your organization’s customized stamp from the review toolbar and add your personalized signature.

Sign off on submittals and manage pre-construction reviews from any device.

Task management

Assign tasks to your team and key collaborators while keeping project conversations in the zipBoard platform.

Every time you comment or add a markup to your file, it can be converted into an actionable task that will appear in the project’s task manager.

Receive notifications when a submittal moves to the next phase.

20,000+​

users

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projects

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Standard and custom integrations

zipBoard seamlessly integrates with industry-standard tools like Outlook, Slack, Jira, and more, while offering customizable integrations to fit your unique workflow needs.

You can also integrate your existing workflow and tools via zipBoard’s APIs for a seamless feedback and approval process on all projects.

Start reviewing and collaborating in 4 steps

Sign up (no credit card required).

Add documents to your dashboard.

Invite internal team members and external stakeholders.

Review and approve with markup tools and customized approval stamp.

See how zipBoard streamlines workflows, improves collaboration, and drives efficiency for your AEC teams.

Pricing plan

Team

Starts at $99/ mo

Ideal for a small team for quick collaborative reviews.

Agency

Starts at $199/ mo

Ideal for an agency with multiple managers to manage projects.

Enterprise

Custom

Flexibility of content volume, priority support and dedicated account manager.

Optimize AEC project information management and team collaboration with zipBoard.

FAQ

zipBoard provides a visual dashboard for all documents, allows for tagging, commenting, and tracking within documents, and supports browser-based access without requiring additional licenses.

It allows unlimited sharing and collaboration without requiring additional software installations, making it easier for external stakeholders to participate.

Licensing is based on the number of documents rather than the number of users. Plans can be adjusted based on the number of documents needed.

It allows you to access and manage your documents from anywhere, streamlines the process by handling everything online, and eliminates the need for heavy on-premise software, saving space on your computer.

zipBoard follows industry-standard security practices and compliance measures to ensure data safety and integrity. With API integration directly to your ERP, you have complete control over your data, ensuring that your documents are secure, organized, and consolidated. Additionally, if you choose to archive, retain, or recover your files with us as a backup, we’ve got you covered. Detailed information on our security protocols can be provided upon request.

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