Alternative · AGLO
BuildOS, the AGLO alternative from 3D to site
AGLO is a great online tool for tender packages and contractor consultation for architects. BuildOS shares the same 100% web approach and specification/pricing sync, and extends it upstream (3D model, take-off) and downstream (budget, site).
Request accessAGLO at a glance
Published by Groupe BAM, AGLO is a 100% online tool for writing tender packages (specification, pricing breakdown) and consulting contractors for architects and design teams, with AI-assisted estimation and bid analysis.
It is a mature product: specification/pricing sync, CSTB library, AI assistants (AGLO-GPT, EstimAI), life-cycle assessment for RE2020, a contractor network and public pricing.
What BuildOS adds
- A native 3D model: BuildOS includes 3D modeling, which AGLO does not offer (its scope starts at writing the tender package).
- A take-off generated from the 3D: quantities come from the model, not from a separate entry.
- A scope extended to the site: beyond the tender package and consultation, BuildOS steers the budget and site tracking.
- Continuous data from model to site: 3D → take-off → specification → pricing → consultation → comparison → budget.
BuildOS or AGLO?
AGLO is an excellent choice if your core work is writing the tender package and running consultations, with differentiating features such as RE2020 life-cycle assessment, the contractor network and public pricing.
BuildOS is for you if you want to start from the 3D model, derive the take-off and the specification from it, and steer the project through to the site budget — all in a single online platform.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between AGLO and BuildOS?
Both are 100% online and synchronise specification and pricing. AGLO focuses on the tender package and consultation (with RE2020 assessment and a contractor network); BuildOS adds a native 3D model that feeds the take-off and extends tracking through to the site budget.
Does AGLO offer 3D modeling?
No: AGLO does not offer a 3D design tool; its scope starts at writing the tender package. BuildOS includes a native 3D model linked to the specification and the take-off.
Is AGLO online like BuildOS?
Yes, both AGLO and BuildOS run in a browser, with no installation.