Compare AccuBuild and eSUB - Jul 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jul 05, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - AccuBuild or eSUB?

AccuBuild is more expensive to implement (TCO) than eSUB, and eSUB is rated higher (97/100) than AccuBuild (82/100). eSUB offers users more features (17) than AccuBuild (11). There is a clear winner in this case and it is eSUB!

Looking for the right Construction solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

AccuBuild Vs. eSUB

AccuBuild: very contractor knows how project management can impact profitability. Yet managing all of the complex aspects of a project can be difficult and often overwhelming. Thanks to AccuBuild’s Construction Project Management, you can take the headaches out of your day-to-day business by streamlining operations and acounting

eSUB: About 30 years ago eSUB originated as an off shoot of a consulting firm who represented Specialty Contractors to create construction claims for retroactive payment for work they had already performed. Managing project documents back then was inefficient, subject to mistakes and omissions. The familiar way was to manually update multiple programs...

Who is more expensive? AccuBuild or eSUB?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for AccuBuild and eSUB.

AccuBuild price starts at $200 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 AccuBuild is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Construction software. eSUB accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 AccuBuild is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Construction software.

Bottom line: AccuBuild is more expensive than eSUB.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared AccuBuild Vs. eSUB based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

AccuBuild: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Document Management, Project Management, Scheduling, Accounting Management, Contract Management, Cost Management, Document Management, Estimating.

eSUB: Mobile Access, Telephone Customer Support, Web Hosted Solution, Document Management, Resource Management.

Target customer size

AccuBuild is best for small and mid-sized construction firms. eSUB is specifically designed for subcontractors running a small and mid-size business.

AccuBuild

ITQlick rating
(4/5)

starts at $200 per user/month

AccuBuild is a construction management software with accounting, project management and job cost features. The software is built on SQL database which means better customizability, security and is more scalable...

Categories: Construction, Capital Program Management, Concrete Cost Estimating, Construction Accounting & Job Costing.

eSUB

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

With eSUB you can create, manage, store and access all your construction documents and project management activities from one central location with no need to manually sync data; whether you’re at the office, i...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Project Scheduling, Electrician Apps, Web Based Construction.

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AccuBuild: 11 Features

Document Management
Project Management
Scheduling
Accounting Management
Contract Management
Cost Management
Document Management
Estimating
Project Management
Scheduling
Service Management

eSUB: 17 Features

Mobile Access
Telephone Customer Support
Web Hosted Solution
Document Management
Resource Management
Project Collaboration
Issue Management
Project Portfolio Management
Project Billing
Document Management
Change Orders
Document Management
Project Management
RFIs/Submittals
Scheduling
Construction
Time Tracking
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
Functionality score
Software review
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AccuBuild
ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
82/100
Pricing
9/10
License pricing
$200 per user/month
Functionality
25
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eSUB
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2.2/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
32
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Procore
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$667 per month
Functionality
33
PlanGrid
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$39 per user/month
Functionality
16
BuilderTREND
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
31

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.