Compare Best Estimate Pro and CMIS - Aug 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Aug 05, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Best Estimate Pro or CMIS?

CMIS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Best Estimate Pro, and Best Estimate Pro is rated higher (81/100) than CMIS (75/100). CMIS offers users more features (9) than Best Estimate Pro (1).

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:

N2 Incorporated Vs. Eclectus (ECL Software) Inc.

N2 Incorporated: N2 Incorporated was founded by Joel Nix in January of 2007. It was born out of the desire to see electrical contractors have better estimating tools. Joel perceived that most estimating tools were either too simplistic, or too complex for most electrical contractors to use effectively. N2 Incorporated was founded to create the next generation of e...

Eclectus (ECL Software) Inc.: Eclectus, Inc. (dba ECL Software) develops award-winning risk mitigation solutions for all aspects of the Construction Industry. Incorporated in 1994 ECL has continued to provide solutions with a “Just Do It Once” approach. Having won awards for both it’s Contracting and Banking solutions, ECL has developed the reputation of quality, flexibility, a...

Who is more expensive? Best Estimate Pro or CMIS?

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 Best Estimate Pro and CMIS.

Best Estimate Pro price starts at $39 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Best Estimate Pro is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software. CMIS price starts at $3,500 per license , When comparing CMIS to its competitors, the software is rated 8 - higher than the average Construction software cost.

Bottom line: CMIS is more expensive than Best Estimate Pro.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Best Estimate Pro Vs. CMIS based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

Best Estimate Pro: Construction.

CMIS: Accounting Management, Bidding, Contract Management, Cost Management, Document Management.

Target customer size

Best Estimate Pro's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, ECL Software CMIS is suitable for construction industries that are looking for a single solution to manage their projects, logs and contacts.



Best Estimate Pro

ITQlick rating
(2.7/5)

starts at $39 per month

Best Estimate Pro is a construction software designed to help companies cut estimating time in half. The software has a templating system that helps create accurate estimates remotely, provided there is interne...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Estimating, Electrical Estimating.

CMIS

ITQlick rating
(2.8/5)

starts at $3,500 per license

CMIS is cloud-based and on-premise fully integrated enterprise-level construction management software designed by ECL Software for GCs, estimators, subcontractors, home builders, and speciality contractors and ...

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, Construction, Capital Program Management, Concrete Cost Estimating, Construction Apps.

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Best Estimate Pro: 1 Features

Construction

CMIS: 9 Features

Accounting Management
Bidding
Contract Management
Cost Management
Document Management
Estimating
Project Management
Punch List
RFIs/Submittals
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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Best Est...
ITQlick rating
2.7/5
Score
81/100
Pricing
3/10
License pricing
$39 per month
Functionality
6
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CMIS
ITQlick rating
2.8/5
Score
75/100
Pricing
8/10
License pricing
$3,500 per license
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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