Compare Aconex and Toolhound - Aug 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Aug 25, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Aconex or Toolhound?

Toolhound is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Aconex, and Toolhound is rated higher (92/100) than Aconex (83/100). Aconex offers users more features (7) than Toolhound (3).

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. Toolhound

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...

Toolhound: ToolHound provides a powerful Tool and Equipment Management System that allows construction, maintenance and repair organizations to gain control of their tool and equipment inventory. ToolHound helps companies of all sizes maximize tool and equipment utilization and improve productivity by ensuring the right tool is in the right place when it is n...

Who is more expensive? Aconex or Toolhound?

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 Toolhound.

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. Toolhound accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Aconex is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Project Management software.

Bottom line: Toolhound is more expensive than Aconex.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Aconex Vs. Toolhound 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.

Toolhound: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

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 a wide range of types.

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.

Toolhound

ITQlick rating
(3.8/5)

ToolHound software is a tool and equipment inventory management software that offers on-premise and cloud-based solution. The software solution incorporates multiple modules including ToolHound 5 Onsite, ToolHo...

Categories: Construction, Construction Accounting & Job Costing, Construction Customer Management, Construction Estimating, Construction Online Project Management.

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Aconex: 7 Features

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

Toolhound: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support
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)
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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
Review
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Toolhound
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
5.6/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
16
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.