Compare CostX and JobFLEX - Jun 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jun 20, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - CostX or JobFLEX?

CostX is more expensive to implement (TCO) than JobFLEX, and JobFLEX is rated with the same score (83/100) as CostX (83/100). JobFLEX offers users more features (5) than CostX (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is JobFLEX!

Looking for the right Construction Estimating 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:

Exactal Vs. JobFLEX

Exactal: Exactal was established in October 2003 in Brisbane, Australia, to develop software for the construction industry and, more specifically, to integrate the estimating process with CAD drawing files. This approach allowed Exactal to deliver unique bi-directional links between the estimate and the sections of the drawing that the estimate represents. ...

JobFLEX : Created in 2012, JobFLEX is the cutting-edge software firm behind the industry's easiest to use mobile quoting and sales app. The JobFLEX team strives to provide contracting, sales, service, and distribution professionals with a simple tool that empowers users to save time, reach more customers, write more quotes, close more sales, and make more...

Who is more expensive? CostX or JobFLEX?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction Estimating 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 CostX and JobFLEX.

CostX accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 CostX is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Construction Estimating software. JobFLEX price starts at $8 per month , When comparing JobFLEX to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction Estimating software cost.

Bottom line: CostX is more expensive than JobFLEX.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared CostX Vs. JobFLEX based on some of the most important and required Construction Estimating features.

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

JobFLEX: Cost Management, Document Management, Equipment Management, Project Management, Scheduling.

Target customer size

CostX's typical customers include: SMBs, JobFLEX is specifically designed for small and medium size businesses.



CostX

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

CostX software is a cloud or on-premise Construction estimating software solution that allows quick & accurate measurement derived from PDF, scanned & CAD drawings and more. It also allows for automatic generat...

Categories: Construction, Construction Estimating.

JobFLEX

ITQlick rating
(4.8/5)

starts at $8 per month

JobFLEX is a cloud-hosted construction estimation software solution modeled to allow small and medium-sized businesses to generate on-site professional quotes while in the field. Users are given capabilities to...

Categories: Construction, Concrete Cost Estimating, Construction Apps, Construction Estimating, Earthwork Estimating.

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CostX: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

JobFLEX: 5 Features

Cost Management
Document Management
Equipment Management
Project Management
Scheduling
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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CostX
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
83/100
Pricing
5/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
3
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JobFLEX
ITQlick rating
4.8/5
Score
83/100
Pricing
2.4/10
License pricing
$8 per month
Functionality
18
TurboBid
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
12
Fast Tra...
ITQlick rating
3.4/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
3.4/10
License pricing
$295 per license
Functionality
3
BIDBUILDER
ITQlick rating
3.6/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$75 per month
Functionality
3

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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.