Comparison
Capmo alternative: where Open Experience is different — and when Capmo fits
Both tools come from the German-speaking region but set different priorities. Here they stand side by side, with source and as-of date.
Comparison based on publicly available information, as of September 2026.
What is the difference between Capmo and Open Experience?
Capmo is construction project management software with an AI-assistant focus for technical construction processes — from planning to completion. Open Experience is the specialist for the construction phase with its own construction-site hardware: defects, construction documentation, site diary, and warranty management under HOAI (the German fee and service structure for architects and engineers) and VOB (German construction contract procedures), complemented by a 360° helmet camera and webcam. The most practical difference for your decision: Open Experience shows its package logic publicly, Capmo quotes prices on request.
Legal framework: Germany (Civil Code BGB, construction contract rules VOB/B, fee schedule HOAI). Other countries have different rules, and contractual agreements take precedence over the standard periods named here.
The comparison at a glance
| Criterion | Open Experience | Capmo |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Construction-phase specialist (HOAI service phase 8, 'Leistungsphase 8') including a hardware ecosystem | Construction project management with AI assistance ("no. 1 construction project management software for D-A-CH", their own claim) |
| Own hardware | Yes: DIGIBAU 360, Construction Webcam, Construction Weather | No — software only |
| Price transparency | Public package logic on the pricing page | Prices on request; "entry packages in the mid four-digit range", volume-based |
| Warranty management | Dedicated module, deadlines tracked over years | Advertised — compare the depth case by case |
| Change-order management and plan approval workflows | Via partner solution Bau-Kosten | Yes, advertised (AI-supported change-order review) |
| HOAI/VOB language | Core of the product | No HOAI terminology in the product marketing |
| AI | Defect detection, DIGISCHUTZ pixelation, photo location — from our own research | Broad AI package (dictation, document search, change-order review) |
| Trial path | Personal demo, 45 minutes | "14 days free" leads to a consultation call |
| User model | Packages, free subcontractor accounts | Volume-based, unlimited users |
Source: capmo.com, public product, pricing, and reference pages, retrieved July 2026.
Three differences that matter in everyday work
You know the cost up front
Our packages are public — including the answer to what subcontractors cost: nothing. With volume-based models, you find out after the second call.
To the pricingDocumentation without typing
Capmo's AI helps process documents; our hardware makes sure the documentation comes into existence in the first place — automatically, on every site walk, around the clock.
The ecosystemThe language of site supervision
Formal acceptance under VOB, site diary per HOAI, limitation periods: Open Experience is built along these obligations — not as generic project management you configure them into.
For site supervisionWhen is Capmo the better choice?
Honest answer: if your focus is on change-order management, plan approval workflows, and AI-supported document work in the project office, Capmo covers a lot of ground there. If your day-to-day happens on the construction site — site walk, defect, deadline, acceptance, proof — compare the depth of the construction-phase tools.
Saying both honestly sometimes costs us a deal — but never a project that stalls after three months.
Frequently asked questions
Why do you call Capmo's "no. 1" claim their own assertion?
Because no external source for it is cited on the Capmo website (as of July 2026). We only cite numbers with evidence — that applies to our own as well.
Does Open Experience have AI too?
Yes — where it helps on the construction site: automatic defect detection on photos, GDPR-compliant pixelation, and intelligent photo location, developed in the BMBF project ESKIMO.
Can an unlimited number of users collaborate?
Subcontractors: yes, free and unlimited. Internal users: depending on the package — the logic is on the pricing page.
Is there a comparison with PlanRadar?
Yes, the PlanRadar alternative is also in the knowledge section; further comparisons will follow.
Sources and legal basis
The legal statements in this article are based on the primary sources listed below. The article is not a substitute for legal advice in an individual case.
- Capmo, pricing and scope of services — vendor information Retrieved on 7 September 2026. The competitor’s product and pricing details change; please verify with the vendor before deciding.
- HOAI, Annex 10 — the wording of service phase 8 (site supervision)
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