Compare CostOS and BuilderStorm - Feb 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Feb 02, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - CostOS or BuilderStorm?

CostOS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than BuilderStorm, and CostOS is rated higher (86/100) than BuilderStorm (79/100). BuilderStorm offers users more features (5) than CostOS (0).

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:

Nomitech Vs. BuilderStorm

Nomitech: Nomitech or New Open Mind Technologies is a leading software company providing higly innovative and advanced cost estimating software systems for project owners, contractors, engineers and designers. CostOS BIM Estimating delivers true value engineering on project decisions and support.

BuilderStorm: With over 40 years of construction site experience in the BuilderStorm.com team and 20 years experience of producing bespoke software solutions for the industry, you can be safe in the knowledge that BuilderStorm is a first rate solution. We have produced bespoke engineering software solutions for iconic British construction projects, including the...

Who is more expensive? CostOS or BuilderStorm?

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 CostOS and BuilderStorm.

CostOS accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 CostOS is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction software. BuilderStorm price starts at $1486.16 per year , When comparing BuilderStorm to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction software cost.

Bottom line: CostOS is more expensive than BuilderStorm.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

CostOS: We are still working to collect the list of features for CostOS.

BuilderStorm: Change Orders, Contract Management, Equipment Management, RFIs/Submittals, Construction.

Target customer size

CostOS's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and BuilderStorm's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.



CostOS

ITQlick rating
(4.2/5)

CostOS Estimating is cloud-based construction cost estimating and a benchmarking solution designed to help contractors, designers, and subcontractors to estimate the project costs at various stages in the busin...

Categories: Construction, Construction Estimating.

BuilderStorm

ITQlick rating
(4.9/5)

starts at $1486.16 per year

BuilderStorm is a construction management software built for small to large property development, contractors, and construction companies. Its key features include 2D drawing, document management, scheduling, 3...

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, Construction, Capital Program Management, Concrete Cost Estimating, Construction Accounting & Job Costing.

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CostOS: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

BuilderStorm: 5 Features

Change Orders
Contract Management
Equipment Management
RFIs/Submittals
Construction
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)
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CostOS
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
86/100
Pricing
6.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
3
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BuilderStorm
ITQlick rating
4.9/5
Score
79/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$1486.16 per year
Functionality
26
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.