Shlomi Lavi /
Sep 24, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - eCMS or e-Builder Enterprise?
e-Builder Enterprise is more expensive to implement (TCO) than eCMS, and e-Builder Enterprise is rated higher (95/100) than eCMS (80/100). e-Builder Enterprise offers users more features (5) than eCMS (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:
Computer Guidance Vs. e-Builder
Computer Guidance: Since 1981, Computer Guidance offers the most complete, proven and reliable construction enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for architecture, engineering and commercial construction companies.
Computer Guidance’s eCMS construction ERP solution provides financial accounting and project management applications supported by advanced busine...
e-Builder: e-Builder exists to enable repeat builders to improve construction project execution making construction faster, less expensive and more reliable, thus freeing up time and energy for society’s higher priorities. - See more at: http://www.e-builder.net/who-we-are/mission#sthash.mRNsDhWp.dpuf
Who is more expensive? eCMS or e-Builder Enterprise?
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 eCMS and e-Builder Enterprise.
eCMS price starts at $10,000 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 eCMS is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Construction software. e-Builder Enterprise price starts at $20,000 per license , When comparing e-Builder Enterprise to its competitors, the software is rated 8 - higher than the average Construction software cost.
Bottom line: eCMS cost is around the same cost of e-Builder Enterprise.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared eCMS Vs. e-Builder Enterprise based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
eCMS: We are still working to collect the list of features for eCMS.
e-Builder Enterprise: Accounting Management, Change Orders, Contract Management, RFIs/Submittals, Construction.
Target customer size
Typical customers of the ERP software provided by Computer Guidance are general contractors, specialty contractors, mechanical contractors, electrical contractors, and industrial contractors. The software is a suitable solution for small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises.