Compare Active Takeoff and TurboBid - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 26, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Active Takeoff or TurboBid?

Active Takeoff is more expensive to implement (TCO) than TurboBid, and TurboBid is rated higher (94/100) than Active Takeoff (84/100). TurboBid offers users more features (9) than Active Takeoff (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is TurboBid!

Looking for the right Construction Estimating 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:

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Advanced Electrical Technologies: TurboBid is the only estimating software program on the market that allows you to estimate all types of work such as new residential construction, commercial, industrial, multi-family, remodeling, service work, flat rate, etc. Regardless of the type of work you currently do, you should be prepared for whatever opportunities come your way. If you...

Who is more expensive? Active Takeoff or TurboBid?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction Estimating 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 Active Takeoff and TurboBid.

Active Takeoff price starts at $119 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 Active Takeoff is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction Estimating software. TurboBid price starts at $99 per month , When comparing TurboBid to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction Estimating software cost.

Bottom line: Active Takeoff cost is around the same cost of TurboBid.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Active Takeoff Vs. TurboBid based on some of the most important and required Construction Estimating features.

Active Takeoff: We are still working to collect the list of features for Active Takeoff.

TurboBid: Bid Comparison, Bidding, Change Orders, Cost Management, Document Management.

Target customer size

The software is a viable product for small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises. TurboBid is best for several businesses in the marketing industry, and other industries including production home building, custom home building, engineering firms and general contractors.



Active Takeoff

ITQlick rating
(4.6/5)

starts at $119 per year

Active Takeoff software is an estimating and takeoff solution that is designed for companies in the construction industries. The solution offers a number of functionalities that include an excel integration too...

Categories: Construction, Construction Estimating, Earthwork Estimating, Takeoff.

TurboBid

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $99 per month

TurboBid is an estimating software program that allows clients to estimate all kinds of work such as service work, new residential construction, remodeling, commercial, multi-family, industrial, and flat rate. ...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Estimating.

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Compare features

Active Takeoff: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

TurboBid: 9 Features

Bid Comparison
Bidding
Change Orders
Cost Management
Document Management
Equipment Management
Facility Management
Punch List
Scheduling
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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Active T...
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
84/100
Pricing
3/10
License pricing
$119 per year
Functionality
5
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TurboBid
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
12
Fast Tra...
ITQlick rating
3.4/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
3.4/10
License pricing
$295 per license
Functionality
3
BIDBUILDER
ITQlick rating
3.6/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$75 per month
Functionality
3
Craftsma...
ITQlick rating
3.2/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
5/10
License pricing
$78.50 per license
Functionality
3

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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.