Compare Bolt Subcontractor and Foundation - Mar 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Bolt Subcontractor or Foundation?

Foundation is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Bolt Subcontractor, and Foundation is rated higher (93/100) than Bolt Subcontractor (78/100). Bolt Subcontractor offers users more features (5) than Foundation (3).

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:

Bolt Technology Vs. Foundation Software

Bolt Technology: Before Bolt existed, our owners had celebrated 40 years of achievement in contracting. We realized however that technology was changing our landscape. We could no longer justify chasing papers to find our work orders, scheduling our crews on paper, and making extra trips back and forth from the job site. We had to adapt, or die. Originally we cre...

Foundation Software: Established in 1985, Foundation Software is the author and developer of America's #1 construction accounting software, FOUNDATION for Windows. Our dedicated staff of professionals has assisted thousands of construction companies across America with the improvement of their businesses’ accounting, job costing, and financial management.One of the ...

Who is more expensive? Bolt Subcontractor or Foundation?

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 Bolt Subcontractor and Foundation.

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

Bottom line: Foundation is more expensive than Bolt Subcontractor.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Bolt Subcontractor Vs. Foundation based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

Bolt Subcontractor: Budget & Expense Management, Change Orders, Contract Management, RFIs/Submittals, Construction.

Foundation: Document Management, Scheduling, Costing.

Target customer size

Bolt Subcontractor Software works for small, medium and large sized companies in the building, electrical, plumbing, concrete, landscaping, roofing, HVAC, and cabinetry fields. Since it’s for the construction industry, it’s an ideal choice for contractors.