Compare CMIS and HeavyBid - Jul 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - CMIS or HeavyBid?

CMIS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than HeavyBid, and HeavyBid is rated higher (82/100) than CMIS (75/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

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. HCSS

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...

HCSS: Since 1986, HCSS has been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations. Today, we are recognized as a pioneer and leader in our market, serving thousands of construction companies across the nation. Year after year, we continue to innovate, refine, and expand our products as the industry evolves. HCSS\'s mis...

Who is more expensive? CMIS or HeavyBid?

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 HeavyBid.

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. HeavyBid price starts at $180 per month , When comparing HeavyBid to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Board Portal software cost.

Bottom line: CMIS is more expensive than HeavyBid.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared CMIS Vs. HeavyBid 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.

HeavyBid: Bidding, Change Orders, Cost Management, Document Management, Equipment Management.

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. HeavyBid can meet the needs of any business size and construction project from small ventures to large enterprises.