Compare ComputerEase and SmartBid Bid - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 15, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ComputerEase or SmartBid Bid?

ComputerEase is more expensive to implement (TCO) than SmartBid Bid, and ComputerEase is rated higher (94/100) than SmartBid Bid (85/100). ComputerEase offers users more features (22) than SmartBid Bid (9).

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. JB Knowledge Technologies, 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...

JB Knowledge Technologies, Inc.: Founded in 2001 by James Benham, father Jim Benham, and classmate Sebastian Costa, JB Knowledge Technologies, Inc. has offices across the western hemisphere and is headquartered in Bryan/College Station, TX. Our team of over 70 professionals, from strategy consultants to software developers to graphic designers, develop innovative, high quality inf...

Who is more expensive? ComputerEase or SmartBid Bid Management Software?

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 SmartBid Bid Management Software.

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. SmartBid Bid Management Software price starts at $600 per year , When comparing SmartBid Bid Management Software to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Construction software cost.

Bottom line: ComputerEase is more expensive than SmartBid Bid Management Software.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared ComputerEase Vs. SmartBid Bid 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.

SmartBid Bid Management Software: Bidding, Contract Management, Cost Management, Document Management, Estimating.

Target customer size

ComputerEase is suitable for small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises. SmartBid Bid Management Software is best suited for small, medium, and large businesses in the building, construction, repair, plumbing, contracting, HVAC, electrical, engineering, architecture and similar industries.



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.

SmartBid Bid

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $600 per year

SmartBid software is a cloud-based construction bid solution designed for contractors. The solution offers a number of features that include project documents tool that helps users access centralized file stora...

Categories: Construction, Contract Management, Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Bid Management.

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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

SmartBid Bid Management Software: 9 Features

Bidding
Contract Management
Cost Management
Document Management
Estimating
Project Management
Bidding
Construction
Proposal management
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
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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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SmartBid...
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
85/100
Pricing
5.6/10
License pricing
$600 per year
Functionality
18
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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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.