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Nomic vs Cogram
Last reviewed: May 2026
Nomic is purpose-built for drawing and document intelligence. Cogram focuses on meeting notes and RFI logs. Here's how to tell them apart.
Choose Nomic if…
Firms that need deep document intelligence — drawing review, code compliance checking, specification search, and submittal automation across large project archives.
Choose Cogram if…
Firms that primarily want to eliminate meeting note-taking and speed up RFI drafting, particularly those with heavy Teams or Zoom-based project communication.
Key tradeoff
Nomic goes deep on documents and drawings; Cogram goes broad on project communications. Many firms use both — Cogram for the communications layer, Nomic for the technical document layer.
Feature comparison
How they compare
| Feature | Nomic | Cogram |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing set intelligence (parse, search, cross-reference) | Full — trained on 100K+ AEC drawings | Not available |
| Building code compliance checking (380+ codes) | ||
| Automated submittal review against specs | Full workflow with citations | Basic RFI drafting only |
| Meeting notes & action items (Teams / Zoom) | ||
| Automated RFI drafting from meeting context | Via spec search | Native — AI drafts from meeting transcript |
| Natural language search across project docs | Full multimodal (text + drawings) | Text-based meeting history only |
| Procore integration | ||
| Microsoft Teams / Zoom integration | ||
| SOC 2 Type II certified | ||
| Zero data retention option | Custom retention policies | |
| Developer API / custom integrations | Full Drawing Parse API + REST | Limited |
| Enterprise on-prem / VPC deployment | ||
| Minimum seat commitment | 25 seats ($1,000/mo min) | Flexible — smaller teams supported |
Where Nomic wins
- Understands construction drawings — not just text documents. Nomic can parse a 400-sheet CD set, cross-reference sheet callouts, and answer questions about what's on specific drawings.
- Checks against 380+ building codes and standards with specific citation. Cogram has no code compliance capability.
- Handles the full submittal workflow — extracting product data, comparing against spec sections, and generating deviation reports. Cogram can draft an RFI but can't review a submittal.
- Multimodal project search covers drawings, specs, RFIs, and meeting notes in a single query. Cogram's search is limited to meeting transcripts.
- Enterprise deployment options (on-prem, VPC) for firms with strict data residency requirements.
Where Cogram wins
- Cogram automatically joins Teams and Zoom calls — no setup required per meeting. Project managers get structured meeting minutes within minutes of a call ending. Nomic has no meeting intelligence.
- Better for small-to-mid-size firms: Cogram supports smaller team sizes than Nomic's 25-seat minimum.
- Native Microsoft 365 integration makes adoption easier for firms already in the Microsoft ecosystem.
- RFI drafting from meeting context is uniquely Cogram — if a field question comes up in a call, Cogram can immediately draft the RFI based on the transcript without switching tools.
Choose Nomic if…
- Your primary pain is finding information in drawings, specifications, and project documents
- You need to automate code compliance checking across building codes
- Your team reviews submittals and you want to automate the cross-check against specs
- You need enterprise security, SOC 2, and on-premise deployment options
- You have a development team that wants to build on top of AEC-specific AI via API
Choose Cogram if…
- Your primary pain is meeting documentation — you need structured notes and action items automatically from every call
- You want to reduce time spent drafting RFIs from verbal field questions raised in meetings
- Your firm is under 25 people or you need flexible per-seat pricing
- You're heavily Microsoft Teams-based and want seamless integration without extra setup
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about this comparison.
Yes — many AEC firms use both. Cogram handles the communications layer: meeting notes from Teams and Zoom calls, and RFI drafting from verbal discussions. Nomic handles the technical document layer: drawing search, code compliance, submittal review, and specification queries. They address different workflows and do not overlap significantly.
No. Cogram is primarily a meeting intelligence and project communications tool. It can draft RFI text based on meeting transcripts but cannot parse or analyze construction drawing files. Nomic is the purpose-built tool for drawing-level document intelligence in AEC.
No. Nomic does not have meeting recording or transcription capabilities. Its strength is in static documents — drawings, specifications, submittals, and project archives. If meeting automation is a priority, Cogram or a tool like Otter.ai would be more appropriate.
Both platforms start around $40/user/month, but Nomic requires a minimum 25-seat commitment (approximately $1,000/month minimum), which makes it better suited for mid-size to enterprise AEC firms. Cogram supports smaller teams without a high seat minimum, making it more accessible for boutique practices.
It depends on the workflow. Architecture firms that primarily struggle with code compliance, drawing coordination, and submittal review will get more value from Nomic. Architecture firms that spend significant time on client meeting documentation, OAC coordination calls, and RFI management will get more immediate value from Cogram. Larger firms often find value in both.
