Compare CMIS and Knowify - Mar 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - CMIS or Knowify?

CMIS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Knowify, and Knowify is rated higher (91/100) than CMIS (75/100). Knowify offers users more features (12) than CMIS (9). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Knowify!

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. Knowify LLC

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...

Knowify LLC: Knowify LLC was founded in 2012 based on the premise that it was time for the business management technology revolution to reach small businesses. Our aim is to streamline and simplify many of the frustrating aspects of running a small or medium business, leaving you and your employees freer to focus on serving your customers. As a majority-owne...

Who is more expensive? CMIS or Knowify for Contractors?

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 Knowify for Contractors.

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. Knowify for Contractors price starts at $68 per month , When comparing Knowify for Contractors to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Board Portal software cost.

Bottom line: CMIS is more expensive than Knowify for Contractors.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared CMIS Vs. Knowify 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.

Knowify for Contractors: Customizable Categories, Data Analysis Tools, Project Management, Billing & Invoicing, CRM.

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. The software is a useful solution for small to medium sized trade, sub and specialty contractors (plumbers, painters, HVAC, roofers, electrical, landscaping), residential general contractors, and remodelers.