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).

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AGLO 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.