Compare CBMS and LiveStream - Oct 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Oct 01, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - CBMS or LiveStream?

LiveStream is more expensive to implement (TCO) than CBMS, and LiveStream is rated higher (80/100) than CBMS (75/100). LiveStream offers users more features (3) than CBMS (0).

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:

Custom Builder Management Solutions Vs. LIVESTREAM

Custom Builder Management Solutions: Since 2004, hundreds of small and medium size Builders and Remodelers across the US & Canada have used our time-tested Management Software to organize their businesses and delight their Homeowners. Custom Builder Management Software (CBMS) is a ready-to-use, “plug-and-play” computerized and paper-friendly Management Template. It ensures that Builde...

LIVESTREAM: LiveStream is a business management software package designed to collaborate daily business tasks, help unify employees and unite all departments, allowing for informed decision making and faster customer response.

Who is more expensive? CBMS or LiveStream?

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 CBMS and LiveStream.

CBMS price starts at $3,000 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 CBMS is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software. LiveStream price starts at $12 per seat/month , When comparing LiveStream to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Construction software cost.

Bottom line: LiveStream is more expensive than CBMS.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared CBMS Vs. LiveStream based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

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

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

Target customer size

CBMS's typical customers include: SMBs, The software is a suitable solution mainly for small and medium businesses.



CBMS

ITQlick rating
(2.8/5)

starts at $3,000 per license

CBMS is a growing cloud-based Construction software, it is designed to support small and medium size construction business. CBMS received a rating of 2.5 from ITQlick team. The software cost is considered affor...

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Project Scheduling.

LiveStream

ITQlick rating
(3.6/5)

starts at $12 per seat/month

LiveStream is a business planning and accounting solution for small and medium businesses. The software also offers various purchasing and sales management solutions. It was designed and launched by LiveStream,...

Categories: Purchase request, Quoting, Sales Management.

Compare specifications

Compare features

CBMS: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

LiveStream: 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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CBMS
ITQlick rating
2.8/5
Score
75/100
Pricing
3/10
License pricing
$3,000 per license
Functionality
16
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LiveStream
ITQlick rating
3.6/5
Score
80/100
Pricing
5.8/10
License pricing
$12 per seat/month
Functionality
6
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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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.