Compare CostX and PlanHub - Jun 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jun 20, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - CostX or PlanHub?

CostX is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanHub, and PlanHub is rated higher (88/100) than CostX (83/100). PlanHub offers users more features (1) than CostX (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is PlanHub!

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. PlanHub

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. ...

PlanHub: PlanHub is a free, cloud based application that allows general contractors to share project files and information with subcontractors. PlanHub is absolutely 100% FREE… There are no hidden fees and no upgrade charges! At PlanHub we believe our service should always be free to General Contractors.

Who is more expensive? CostX or PlanHub?

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 PlanHub.

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. PlanHub price starts at $1,199 per year , When comparing PlanHub to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction Estimating software cost.

Bottom line: CostX is more expensive than PlanHub.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared CostX Vs. PlanHub 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.

PlanHub: Construction.

Target customer size

CostX's typical customers include: SMBs, and PlanHub's target customer size include: Small, medium and large 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.

PlanHub

ITQlick rating
(4.3/5)

starts at $1,199 per year

PlanHub is a cloud-based construction estimation software for all contractors and supplier businesses to share project files and information, post and make bids, advertise available projects for sale, and searc...

Categories: Construction, Construction Online Project Management, General Contractor.

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CostX: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

PlanHub: 1 Features

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ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
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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
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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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PlanHub
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
88/100
Pricing
2.2/10
License pricing
$1,199 per year
Functionality
4
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.