FirstDig vs ConstructConnect

Commercial bid and project data for subcontractors, general contractors and suppliers, priced per market. How it compares with FirstDig for local service businesses, from both sites (checked Oct 31, 2026).

	FirstDig	ConstructConnect
Built for	Home-service businesses and contractors (pool, roofing, solar, HVAC, plumbing, remodel and more) who want the new jobs in their own service area.	Subcontractors, general contractors, manufacturers and suppliers bidding on commercial construction projects.
Coverage	100 city and county permit feeds in 29 states and DC; 113,450 permits in the last 30 days. Any other city can be requested.	825,000+ active commercial projects across 382 metro areas, by its own count.
How fresh	City feeds read about every hour; the matching permits arrive by email every morning (Pro), within the hour (Business) or weekly (Free).	Updated daily.
Alerts	Draw your service area on a map and pick your trades; plus job-finished alerts, ready dates, busy streets and a route planner. Works inside ChatGPT and Claude too.	Saved searches delivered daily by email, and alerts when tracked projects change.
Homeowner names	Never: owner and applicant names are removed before anything is saved. Alerts go to businesses.	Built around commercial projects and their key contacts; homeowners are not mentioned.
Contractor details	The contractor's business name on each permit; the busiest builders in your area (Business).	575,000+ companies with contacts and activity; bidder and plan-holder lists.
Exports and API	No exports; connect ChatGPT or Claude to ask about your permits (Pro and Business).	Project exports (CSV, PDF, XLS) on Professional; no API mentioned.
Price	Free (weekly, one area, one trade); Pro $49 a month, Business $99 a month. Every account starts with 14 days of Pro, no card.	Starter $129 a month per market; Professional from $199 a month per market and seat (annual); Premium from $10,000 a year.

Choose ConstructConnect if

You bid on commercial projects and need plans, specifications and bidder lists before construction starts.

Choose FirstDig if

Your jobs are homes and small commercial work that show up as building permits.
You want one low price for your whole service area instead of paying per market and seat.

Questions

What is the difference between FirstDig and ConstructConnect?

FirstDig: Home-service businesses and contractors (pool, roofing, solar, HVAC, plumbing, remodel and more) who want the new jobs in their own service area. ConstructConnect: Subcontractors, general contractors, manufacturers and suppliers bidding on commercial construction projects.

How much does ConstructConnect cost compared with FirstDig?

ConstructConnect: Starter $129 a month per market; Professional from $199 a month per market and seat (annual); Premium from $10,000 a year. FirstDig: Free (weekly, one area, one trade); Pro $49 a month, Business $99 a month. Every account starts with 14 days of Pro, no card.

Does ConstructConnect or FirstDig include homeowner names?

ConstructConnect: Built around commercial projects and their key contacts; homeowners are not mentioned. FirstDig: Never: owner and applicant names are removed before anything is saved. Alerts go to businesses.

Start free with FirstDig (14 days of Pro, no card needed).

Sources

ConstructConnect's side comes from its own website, read on Oct 31, 2026; prices and features may have changed since. FirstDig's side is live. Spotted a mistake? Write to support@firstdig.net.