Comparison
PermitFlow vs BuildingConnected
Often confused. They solve different problems — and many of our customers use both.
Feature
PermitFlow
BuildingConnected
What it is
✓Permit data API — every issued permit, every city
Bid invitation network for GCs and subs
Best for
✓Lead-gen, market intel, solar/roofing prospecting
Subs receiving bid invitations from GCs
Data direction
✓Read building permits
Send/receive bid packages
API access
✓Public REST, $99/mo entry
Limited; primarily UI-driven (Autodesk)
When to use
✓You want to know about a project the day it's permitted
You want GCs to invite you to bid on commercial projects
Use both together
Use PermitFlow to find homeowners and contractors actively pulling permits in your zip. Use BuildingConnected to receive structured bid packages from large GCs. They cover opposite ends of the project lifecycle.