Compare eSUB and 4castplus - Mar 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Mar 08, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - eSUB or 4castplus?

4castplus is more expensive to implement (TCO) than eSUB, and eSUB is rated higher (97/100) than 4castplus (76/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

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:

eSUB Vs. Jetsoft Group

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...

Jetsoft Group: Jetsoft Group, Makers of 4castplus, is a world leading provider of project cost management software solutions. The company is the first to deliver end-to-end project controls and project procurement capability on a completely web and cloud-based platform. Jetsoft is a progressive, innovative technology company that understands that software should ...

Who is more expensive? eSUB or 4castplus?

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 eSUB and 4castplus.

eSUB accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 eSUB is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software. 4castplus accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 eSUB is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software.

Bottom line: 4castplus is more expensive than eSUB.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared eSUB Vs. 4castplus based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

eSUB: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Mobile Access, Telephone Customer Support, Web Hosted Solution, Document Management, Resource Management, Project Collaboration, Issue Management, Project Portfolio Management.

4castplus: Agile Project Management, Budget & Expense Management, Issue Tracking, Project Management, Resource Management.

Target customer size

eSUB is specifically designed for subcontractors running a small and mid-size business. 4castplus is ideally suited for businesses that are running projects involving moving parts like materials, labor, equipment and expenses.

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.

4castplus

ITQlick rating
(4.6/5)

4castplus is a project control and procurement software that brings project management, construction and procurement solutions together. With key features like project cost management, project forecasting, proc...

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, Construction, Heavy Construction, Web Based Construction, Time and Attendance.

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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

4castplus: 17 Features

Agile Project Management
Budget & Expense Management
Issue Tracking
Project Management
Resource Management
Scheduling
Order Processing Management
Accounting Management
Bid Comparison
Bidding
Change Orders
Contract Management
Cost Management
Estimating
Procurement
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)
Functionality score
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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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4castplus
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
76/100
Pricing
8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
27
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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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.