Compare CMIS and Microsoft Dynamics SL - Jan 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - CMIS or Microsoft Dynamics SL?

CMIS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft Dynamics SL, and Microsoft Dynamics SL is rated higher (79/100) than CMIS (75/100). Microsoft Dynamics SL offers users more features (22) than CMIS (9). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Microsoft Dynamics SL!

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. Microsoft

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...

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

Who is more expensive? CMIS or Microsoft Dynamics SL?

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 Microsoft Dynamics SL.

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. Microsoft Dynamics SL price starts at $2,250 per license , When comparing Microsoft Dynamics SL to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Board Portal software cost.

Bottom line: CMIS is more expensive than Microsoft Dynamics SL.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared CMIS Vs. Microsoft Dynamics SL 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.

Microsoft Dynamics SL: Accounting Module, Business Intelligence Module, CRM Module, Human Resources Module, Project Management Module.

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. Microsoft Dynamics SL is intended for small and mid-size businesses.