--- title: What Contractors Should Know About Using CompanyCam for Submittals description: Compare TaskTag vs CompanyCam for submittal management. Discover why TaskTag’s Submittal Tracker Workflow is the better choice for tracking approvals, managing versions, and ensuring construction teams always build from the right documents. image: https://blog.tasktag.com/hubfs/CompanyCam%20for%20Submittals%20-%20Limitations%20Contractors%20Should%20Know.png --- [Skip to content](https://blog.tasktag.com/companycam-submittal-limitations#main-content) [![TaskTag logo](https://blog.tasktag.com/hubfs/tasktag-logo.svg)](https://www.tasktag.com) - [Features](https://tasktag.com/features/photo-documentation/) - [Pricing](https://tasktag.com/pricing) - [Compare](https://tasktag.com/compare/companycam/) - [Blog](https://blog.tasktag.com/) - [Resources](https://blog.tasktag.com/product) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Features](https://tasktag.com/features/photo-documentation/) - [Pricing](https://tasktag.com/pricing) - [Compare](https://tasktag.com/compare/companycam/) - [Blog](https://blog.tasktag.com/) - [Resources](https://blog.tasktag.com/product) - [Start For Free](https://app.tasktag.com/register/signup-with-email?_gl=1*1ic34dn*_ga*MjU5NjU5OTI3LjE3NzM5Nzc1Nzg.*_ga_B535V4B5ZV*czE3NzczMzU3MjgkbzQkZzAkdDE3NzczMzU3MjgkajYwJGwwJGgw) [Start For Free](https://app.tasktag.com/register/signup-with-email?_gl=1*1ic34dn*_ga*MjU5NjU5OTI3LjE3NzM5Nzc1Nzg.*_ga_B535V4B5ZV*czE3NzczMzU3MjgkbzQkZzAkdDE3NzczMzU3MjgkajYwJGwwJGgw) Sep 25, 2025, 7:12:26 AM # CompanyCam Submittal Limitations [Olivia Reyes](https://blog.tasktag.com/author/olivia-reyes) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.tasktag.com/companycam-submittal-limitations) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.tasktag.com/companycam-submittal-limitations) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.tasktag.com/companycam-submittal-limitations) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://blog.tasktag.com/companycam-submittal-limitations) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://blog.tasktag.com/companycam-submittal-limitations) ### ***![CompanyCam for Submittals - Limitations Contractors Should Know](https://blog.tasktag.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CompanyCam%20for%20Submittals%20-%20Limitations%20Contractors%20Should%20Know.png?width=1080&height=810&name=CompanyCam%20for%20Submittals%20-%20Limitations%20Contractors%20Should%20Know.png)*** ### ***Why TaskTag Is the Best Submittal Tracking Software for Contractors*** ## **Looking for a CompanyCam Alternative for Submittal Management?** If you’re using [**CompanyCam**](https://portal.tasktag.com/blog/tag/companycam) **to manage submittals**, you’re not alone. A lot of contractors try to track approvals by uploading PDFs, taking photos of stamped documents, and leaving comments. But when it comes to: - Tracking which submittal version is final - Knowing who approved what and when - Sharing only the right files with the right people …[**CompanyCam**](https://portal.tasktag.com/blog/tag/companycam-alternatives) **starts to break down.** That’s why teams are switching to [**TaskTag’s Submittal Tracker Workflow**](https://portal.tasktag.com/product/submittal-tracker) — a smarter, structured way to track submittals from upload to approval. 👉 See the full [Submittal Tracker Workflow](https://portal.tasktag.com/product/submittal-tracker) ## **Why Submittals Don’t Work Inside CompanyCam (and Why People Try Anyway)** **CompanyCam is great for jobsite photos and documentation**. It’s fast, visual, and easy to use — which is why people try to make it work for submittals. But submittals aren’t just static documents. They’re **live decisions** that involve multiple stakeholders, versions, deadlines, and consequences. Here’s what usually happens: | **Pain Point** | Why can’t you resolve this with CompanyCam | | --- | --- | | Stamped PDFs get buried | Uploaded as photos or attachments with no context | | No version control | Can’t see what replaced what — or who approved it | | Consultants can’t review in-app | No structured review or task assignment | | Vendors see everything or nothing | No way to share only *their* submittals | | Field builds from wrong version | No obvious “this is the approved one” state | *Related Article:* [*Top 5 Alternatives to CompanyCam*](https://portal.tasktag.com/blog/5-alternatives-to-companycam) ## TaskTag Submittal Tracker Solves Construction Pain Points ![TaskTag Submittal Tracker Workflow - How It Solves Construction Pain Points](https://blog.tasktag.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TaskTag%20Submittal%20Tracker%20Workflow%20-%20How%20It%20Solves%20Construction%20Pain%20Points.png?width=195&height=392&name=TaskTag%20Submittal%20Tracker%20Workflow%20-%20How%20It%20Solves%20Construction%20Pain%20Points.png) [TaskTag](https://tasktag.com/) is built for **workflow, not just storage**. Every submittal becomes a **task** with: - Attached files (initial, markup, final) - Assigned reviewers and vendors - Threaded comments and clarifications - Role-based access control - Timestamps on every upload and approval - A “complete” state that signals: *this is the approved version* Unlike CompanyCam, [**TaskTag**](https://onelink.to/tasktagapp) **is built for collaboration**, not just documentation. *Related Article:* [*TaskTag vs CompanyCam*](https://portal.tasktag.com/blog/tasktag-vs-companycam) ## **TaskTag vs CompanyCam: Submittal Tracking Features Compared** | **Feature** | **CompanyCam** | **TaskTag** | | --- | --- | --- | | Upload submittal files | Yes | Yes | | Track approval status | No | Yes | | Assign reviewers (AE/PE) | No | Yes | | Share with vendors only on specific tasks | No | Yes | | Control who sees what | No | Yes | | Add comments in context | Yes (limited) | Threaded + timestamped | | Version history | No | Yes | | Approved state | No | Yes | | Searchable archive | Limited | Full project search |   *Related Article:* [*Punchlist comparison of TaskTag vs CompanyCam*](https://portal.tasktag.com/blog/tasktag-vs-companycam-punch-list-comparison) ## **Case Study: How TaskTag Prevents Costly Submittal Mistakes** **What used to happen in CompanyCam:** - Vendor emails PDF → PM uploads it → Architect replies by email - Field team checks CompanyCam, sees *an older version* - Wrong product gets installed → $12,000 mistake **What happens now in TaskTag:** - Task: Submittal – HVAC Equipment - All versions uploaded directly to the task - Architect comments, uploads stamped approval - Task marked “complete” - Field team builds from the final, approved version — no confusion ## **How to Set Up TaskTag Submittal Tracker in 20 Minutes** ![How to Set Up TaskTag Submittal Tracker in 20 Minutes](https://blog.tasktag.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Set%20Up%20TaskTag%20Submittal%20Tracker%20in%2020%20Minutes.png?width=313&height=630&name=How%20to%20Set%20Up%20TaskTag%20Submittal%20Tracker%20in%2020%20Minutes.png) Use the [Submittal Tracker Workflow](https://portal.tasktag.com/product/submittal-tracker) to: - Create a submittals project - Add a task for each submittal package (HVAC, Lighting, etc.) - Assign reviewers and vendors - Upload your files - Track approvals and mark tasks complete - Keep it all searchable, timestamped, and organized Set up takes **under 20 minutes**, and your whole team can access it from anywhere. ## **Who Should Use TaskTag for Submittal Tracking?** - General Contractors - Project Engineers - Architects & Consultants - Subcontractors & Vendors - Anyone managing submittals in commercial or mixed-use construction ## **Why TaskTag Is the Smarter Choice for Submittal Management** **CompanyCam helps you capture what’s happening.**But it’s not built to manage what’s supposed to happen. **TaskTag gives you structure, clarity, and control** — so your team always knows: - What’s approved - Who approved it - When it happened - And where to find it **Start with the** [**Submittal Tracker Workflow**](https://portal.tasktag.com/product/submittal-tracker) — and finally stop guessing. *Interested in TaskTag?*[*Sign up here*](https://onelink.to/tasktagapp) *or*[*book an onboarding session*](https://portal.tasktag.com/demo)*see how it fits your business. 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