Compare Electrical Estimating and TurboBid - Jul 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jul 26, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Electrical Estimating or TurboBid?

Electrical Estimating is more expensive to implement (TCO) than TurboBid, and TurboBid is rated higher (94/100) than Electrical Estimating (81/100). TurboBid offers users more features (9) than Electrical Estimating (5). There is a clear winner in this case and it is TurboBid!

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:

GRS Tech Vs. Advanced Electrical Technologies

GRS Tech: With more than 80 years of combined industry expertise, GRS Tech offers a robust, completely integrated estimating system. With GRS Tech, electrical contractors have a modular system that can grow with the company, with multiple configurations available to meet the needs of the business even when those needs evolve. Available applications include p...

Advanced Electrical Technologies: TurboBid is the only estimating software program on the market that allows you to estimate all types of work such as new residential construction, commercial, industrial, multi-family, remodeling, service work, flat rate, etc. Regardless of the type of work you currently do, you should be prepared for whatever opportunities come your way. If you...

Who is more expensive? Electrical Estimating or TurboBid?

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 Electrical Estimating and TurboBid.

Electrical Estimating accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Electrical Estimating Software is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction Estimating software. TurboBid price starts at $99 per month , When comparing TurboBid to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction Estimating software cost.

Bottom line: Electrical Estimating cost is around the same cost of TurboBid.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

Electrical Estimating: Accounting Management, Bid Comparison, Bidding, Cost Management, Equipment Management.

TurboBid: Bid Comparison, Bidding, Change Orders, Cost Management, Document Management.

Target customer size

GRS Electrical Estimating software by GRS is mainly intended for small and medium construction projects. TurboBid is best for several businesses in the marketing industry, and other industries including production home building, custom home building, engineering firms and general contractors.

Electrical Estimating

ITQlick rating
(5/5)

The WinTRF SD Electrical Estimating Software has been recognized as one of the easiest to use and implement by Electrical Contractors from all 50 states and many locations overseas. They are multi-platform prod...

Categories: Construction, Construction Accounting & Job Costing, Construction Apps, Construction Estimating.

TurboBid

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $99 per month

TurboBid is an estimating software program that allows clients to estimate all kinds of work such as service work, new residential construction, remodeling, commercial, multi-family, industrial, and flat rate. ...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Estimating.

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Electrical Estimating: 5 Features

Accounting Management
Bid Comparison
Bidding
Cost Management
Equipment Management

TurboBid: 9 Features

Bid Comparison
Bidding
Change Orders
Cost Management
Document Management
Equipment Management
Facility Management
Punch List
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
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Electric...
ITQlick rating
5/5
Score
81/100
Pricing
2.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
16
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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
Craftsma...
ITQlick rating
3.2/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
5/10
License pricing
$78.50 per license
Functionality
3

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