Object & Order vs. DesignSpec

When DesignSpec feels heavy, move to a leaner operating layer.

DesignSpec is built for complex enterprise specification programs. Object & Order is built for fast procurement execution, quieter daily operations, and no monthly software fee.

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Why teams switch from DesignSpec

DesignSpec is powerful for BIM-heavy commercial programs. Most residential and boutique teams need cleaner procurement execution, not enterprise spec architecture.

Lighter system, faster daily pace

DesignSpec is excellent for enterprise-scale specification programs. Object & Order is tuned for studios that need speed and clarity on active purchasing work.

  • Single invoice tied to purchasing
  • Sales tax handled in flow
  • POs advance after payment confirmation

Spec depth where it matters, not everywhere

If you are not managing BIM-linked hospitality documentation, Object & Order removes heavy project architecture while preserving practical scheduling control.

  • Real-time multi-user editing
  • Clean schedule and procurement workflow
  • Lower operational overhead

Procurement follow-through is automated

Object & Order turns connected inboxes into live order status updates, reducing manual shipment follow-up in daily operations.

  • Native Gmail + Outlook inbox
  • AI extracts confirmations and tracking
  • PO and status updates in schedule view

$0/month

Run your full studio workflow without subscription fees. You only pay when purchases flow through the platform.

DesignSpec software cost

$119+/mo + seats

Object & Order software cost

$0/mo

Pricing model

10% on trade costs

Sales tax is handled in the same purchasing flow, with no monthly seat fee.

What you can import right now

Bring your existing data in directly and connect your inboxes. No custom migration project required.

  • Import existing schedules.
  • Import existing contacts.
  • Once your email inbox is connected, your email contacts become available to use.
  • When vendor confirmations arrive, order tracking updates automatically.

When to hold off on switching

If your team depends on Revit/BIM sync, room/floor matrices, and enterprise spec books, DesignSpec can still be the better fit.

What Object & Order does for your studio

  • Calculates, collects, and remits sales tax for platform orders.
  • Generates client quotes and invoices directly from the schedule.
  • Pulls shipping updates automatically from vendor confirmations.
  • Tracks every order inside the same schedule your team uses.

Side-by-side comparison

This table shows where Object & Order and DesignSpec differ on pricing, tracking, and day-to-day operations.

Feature
Object & Order
Free
DesignSpec
Pricing
Free to use—
No per-seat fees—
Monthly subscription—$119-149/mo + seats*
Procurement Operations
Native email inboxGmail + Outlook—
AI order extraction from inbox—
Auto PO and carrier tracking syncManual
Collaboration
Real-time collaborative editing—
Live presence in shared schedules—
Specification Scope
Revit / BIM integration—
Room / floor matrices—

* DesignSpec pricing reference reflects publicly available pricing pages reviewed in May 2026. Values should be re-verified before publishing major updates.

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