Compare eCMS and eSUB - Sep 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Sep 24, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - eCMS or eSUB?

eCMS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than eSUB, and eSUB is rated higher (97/100) than eCMS (80/100). eSUB offers users more features (17) than eCMS (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is eSUB!

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. eSUB

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...

eSUB: About 30 years ago eSUB originated as an off shoot of a consulting firm who represented Specialty Contractors to create construction claims for retroactive payment for work they had already performed. Managing project documents back then was inefficient, subject to mistakes and omissions. The familiar way was to manually update multiple programs...

Who is more expensive? eCMS or eSUB?

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 eSUB.

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. eSUB accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 eCMS is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Construction software.

Bottom line: eCMS is more expensive than eSUB.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

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

eSUB: Mobile Access, Telephone Customer Support, Web Hosted Solution, Document Management, Resource Management.

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. eSUB is specifically designed for subcontractors running a small and mid-size business.



eCMS

ITQlick rating
(3.9/5)

starts at $10,000 per year

eCMS is an award-winning cloud-based Construction software, it is designed to support small, medium and large size construction business. eCMS received a rating of 3.9 from ITQlick team. The software cost is co...

Categories: Project Accounting, Construction, Concrete Cost Estimating, Construction Accounting & Job Costing.

eSUB

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

With eSUB you can create, manage, store and access all your construction documents and project management activities from one central location with no need to manually sync data; whether you’re at the office, i...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Project Scheduling, Electrician Apps, Web Based Construction.

Compare specifications

eCMS Specifications

ITQlick Score: 80/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 8/10 - high cost
Category: Construction -> eCMS review
Company: Computer Guidance
Pricing: starts at $10,000 per year
Typical customers: Small, medium and large size businesses
Platforms: Desktop, Cloud
Links: eCMS review, eCMS pricing, eCMS alternatives

Compare features

eCMS: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

eSUB: 17 Features

Mobile Access
Telephone Customer Support
Web Hosted Solution
Document Management
Resource Management
Project Collaboration
Issue Management
Project Portfolio Management
Project Billing
Document Management
Change Orders
Document Management
Project Management
RFIs/Submittals
Scheduling
Construction
Time Tracking
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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eCMS
ITQlick rating
3.9/5
Score
80/100
Pricing
9/10
License pricing
$10,000 per year
Functionality
22
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eSUB
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2.2/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
32
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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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