Compare B2W Estimate and CostX - Jun 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jun 20, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - B2W Estimate or CostX?

B2W Estimate is more expensive to implement (TCO) than CostX, and B2W Estimate is rated higher (90/100) than CostX (83/100). B2W Estimate offers users more features (3) than CostX (0).

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:

B2W Software Vs. Exactal

B2W Software: Headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, B2W Software is a premier provider of enterprise-class construction software, services and solutions that is redefining the future for streamlined operations. B2W Software solutions effectively leverage the latest technologies into a unified system approach for estimating and bidding, field tracking and a...

Exactal: Exactal was established in October 2003 in Brisbane, Australia, to develop software for the construction industry and, more specifically, to integrate the estimating process with CAD drawing files. This approach allowed Exactal to deliver unique bi-directional links between the estimate and the sections of the drawing that the estimate represents. ...

Who is more expensive? B2W Estimate or CostX?

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 B2W Estimate and CostX.

B2W Estimate price starts at $5,500 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 B2W Estimate - Estimating & Bidding is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction Estimating software. CostX accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 B2W Estimate - Estimating & Bidding is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction Estimating software.

Bottom line: B2W Estimate is more expensive than CostX.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared B2W Estimate Vs. CostX based on some of the most important and required Construction Estimating features.

B2W Estimate: Project Management, Bidding, Construction.

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

Target customer size

B2W Estimate's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and CostX's target customer size include: SMBs.

B2W Estimate

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $5,500 per license

B2W Estimate is a cloud-based Construction Estimating software that allows its users to optimize their bidding potentials through a central estimating system and cost structures.

Categories: Costing, Construction, Construction Estimating, Construction Bid Management.

CostX

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

CostX software is a cloud or on-premise Construction estimating software solution that allows quick & accurate measurement derived from PDF, scanned & CAD drawings and more. It also allows for automatic generat...

Categories: Construction, Construction Estimating.

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B2W Estimate: 3 Features

Project Management
Bidding
Construction

CostX: 0 Features

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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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B2W Esti...
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
7/10
License pricing
$5,500 per license
Functionality
11
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CostX
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
83/100
Pricing
5/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
3
Review
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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
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BIDBUILDER
ITQlick rating
3.6/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$75 per month
Functionality
3

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