Compare ComputerEase and CMIS - Mar 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Mar 24, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ComputerEase or CMIS?

CMIS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ComputerEase, and ComputerEase is rated higher (94/100) than CMIS (75/100). ComputerEase offers users more features (22) than CMIS (9). There is a clear winner in this case and it is ComputerEase!

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:

ComputerEase Vs. Eclectus (ECL Software) Inc.

ComputerEase: Bob Mattlin, CPA, founder and owner of ComputerEase Software, comes from a family background in construction and a personal background in accounting. ComputerEase was founded in 1983 from a blended knowledge of accounting and construction. The company was built to provide software that improves the way contractors run their businesses, meeting t...

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...

Who is more expensive? ComputerEase or CMIS?

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 ComputerEase and CMIS.

ComputerEase price Has a free version , On a scale between 1 to 10 ComputerEase is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction software. CMIS price starts at $3,500 per license , When comparing CMIS to its competitors, the software is rated 8 - higher than the average Construction software cost.

Bottom line: CMIS is more expensive than ComputerEase.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

ComputerEase: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, General-Ledger, Purchase Orders, Sales Reporting, Time & Expense, Document Management.

CMIS: Accounting Management, Bidding, Contract Management, Cost Management, Document Management.

Target customer size

ComputerEase is suitable for small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises. ECL Software CMIS is suitable for construction industries that are looking for a single solution to manage their projects, logs and contacts.



ComputerEase

ITQlick rating
(4.2/5)

Has a free version

Construction firms and contractors need a construction software solution that takes on challenges specific to their industry. Every contractor knows that the construction industry presents numerous unique accou...

Categories: Construction, Concrete Cost Estimating, Construction Accounting & Job Costing, Construction Apps.

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, Construction Apps.

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ComputerEase: 22 Features

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Billing & Invoicing
General-Ledger
Purchase Orders
Sales Reporting
Time & Expense
Document Management
Project Management
Scheduling
Accounting Management
Bid Comparison
Bidding
Contract Management
Cost Management
Document Management
Equipment Management
Estimating
Facility Management
Project Management
Scheduling
Service Management

CMIS: 9 Features

Accounting Management
Bidding
Contract Management
Cost Management
Document Management
Estimating
Project Management
Punch List
RFIs/Submittals
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)
Functionality score
Software review
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Computer...
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
7/10
License pricing
Has a free version
Functionality
36
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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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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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