Compare Aconex and Resource Guru - Aug 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Aug 25, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Aconex or Resource Guru?

Aconex is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Resource Guru, and Aconex is rated higher (83/100) than Resource Guru (81/100). Aconex offers users more features (7) than Resource Guru (5).

Looking for the right Project Management 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:

Aconex Vs. Resource Guru

Aconex: If you’re just getting to know us, know that Aconex is the world’s most widely-used online collaboration platform for construction and engineering projects. We’ve over 10 years’ experience working with top owners, construction and project managers, contractors, architects and consultants on projects of all shapes and sizes. On retail, residentia...

Resource Guru: Resource Guru helps companies become more efficient and more profitable. It’s getting a great response from the creative agency world and beyond.Resource Guru was founded by Andrew Rogoff and Percy Stilwell in 2011. We'd spent years using clunky old spreadsheets for resource scheduling and we knew there had to be a better way. When we couldn't fi...

Who is more expensive? Aconex or Resource Guru?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Project Management 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 Aconex and Resource Guru.

Aconex price Has a free version , On a scale between 1 to 10 Aconex is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Project Management software. Resource Guru price starts at $2.50 per person/month , When comparing Resource Guru to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Project Management software cost.

Bottom line: Aconex cost is around the same cost of Resource Guru.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Aconex Vs. Resource Guru based on some of the most important and required Project Management features.

Aconex: Document Management, Project Management, Scheduling, Contract Management, Cost Management, Document Management, Scheduling.

Resource Guru: Basic Reports, Data Import/Export, Online Customer Support, Budget & Expense Management, Resource Management.

Target customer size

The software is extensive enough to meet the requirements of all business sizes and construction projects. Customers of the software include businesses of all sizes and there is also no restriction on industrial affiliation.



Aconex

ITQlick rating
(4.4/5)

Has a free version

Aconex is a cloud-based software developed to help in connecting different groups in project management. The software works well in medium-sized companies and large-sized companies majorly dealing with construc...

Categories: Construction, Capital Program Management, Construction Apps, Construction Program & Portfolio Management.

Resource Guru

ITQlick rating
(4.6/5)

starts at $2.50 per person/month

Resource Guru is a cloud-based project management and resource scheduling application designed for companies of all shapes and sizes. The solution core features include resource scheduling, resource management,...

Categories: Fixed Asset Management, Strategic Planning, Content Management, CM Contract Management, Enterprise Resource Planning.

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Aconex: 7 Features

Document Management
Project Management
Scheduling
Contract Management
Cost Management
Document Management
Scheduling

Resource Guru: 5 Features

Basic Reports
Data Import/Export
Online Customer Support
Budget & Expense Management
Resource Management
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
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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
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Aconex
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
83/100
Pricing
2.2/10
License pricing
Has a free version
Functionality
17
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Resource...
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
81/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$2.50 per person/month
Functionality
15
Trello
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$5 per user/month
Functionality
16
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Basecamp
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
4.2/10
License pricing
$11 per user/month
Functionality
15
monday.c...
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$10 per seat/month
Functionality
92

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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.