Compare CMIS and BuilderStorm - Feb 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Feb 02, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - CMIS or BuilderStorm?

CMIS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than BuilderStorm, and BuilderStorm is rated higher (79/100) than CMIS (75/100). CMIS offers users more features (9) than BuilderStorm (5).

Looking for the right Board Portal 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:

Eclectus (ECL Software) Inc. Vs. BuilderStorm

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...

BuilderStorm: With over 40 years of construction site experience in the BuilderStorm.com team and 20 years experience of producing bespoke software solutions for the industry, you can be safe in the knowledge that BuilderStorm is a first rate solution. We have produced bespoke engineering software solutions for iconic British construction projects, including the...

Who is more expensive? CMIS or BuilderStorm?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Board Portal 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 CMIS and BuilderStorm.

CMIS price starts at $3,500 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 CMIS is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Board Portal software. BuilderStorm price starts at $1486.16 per year , When comparing BuilderStorm to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Board Portal software cost.

Bottom line: CMIS is more expensive than BuilderStorm.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared CMIS Vs. BuilderStorm based on some of the most important and required Board Portal features.

CMIS: Accounting Management, Bidding, Contract Management, Cost Management, Document Management, Estimating, Project Management, Punch List.

BuilderStorm: Change Orders, Contract Management, Equipment Management, RFIs/Submittals, Construction.

Target customer size

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

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.

BuilderStorm

ITQlick rating
(4.9/5)

starts at $1486.16 per year

BuilderStorm is a construction management software built for small to large property development, contractors, and construction companies. Its key features include 2D drawing, document management, scheduling, 3...

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, Construction, Capital Program Management, Concrete Cost Estimating, Construction Accounting & Job Costing.

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CMIS: 9 Features

Accounting Management
Bidding
Contract Management
Cost Management
Document Management
Estimating
Project Management
Punch List
RFIs/Submittals

BuilderStorm: 5 Features

Change Orders
Contract Management
Equipment Management
RFIs/Submittals
Construction
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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CMIS
ITQlick rating
2.8/5
Score
75/100
Pricing
8/10
License pricing
$3,500 per license
Functionality
32
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BuilderStorm
ITQlick rating
4.9/5
Score
79/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$1486.16 per year
Functionality
26
Intellig...
ITQlick rating
5/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
6.4/10
License pricing
$95 per user/month
Functionality
3
Azeus Co...
ITQlick rating
5/5
Score
88/100
Pricing
4.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
3
Directorpoint
ITQlick rating
2.8/5
Score
79/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$45 per user/month
Functionality
3

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