Compare eSUB and PMWeb - May 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - eSUB or PMWeb?

PMWeb is more expensive to implement (TCO) than eSUB, and eSUB is rated higher (97/100) than PMWeb (84/100). eSUB offers users more features (17) than PMWeb (15). 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:

eSUB Vs. PMWeb, Inc.

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...

PMWeb, Inc.: PMWeb, Inc. is a dynamic team of experienced software professionals that recognized a need among our construction and facility management clients for a comprehensive, integrated solution with global access for their employees and associates. We recognized the need and answered it with our flagship product, PMWeb.

Who is more expensive? eSUB or PMWeb?

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 PMWeb.

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. PMWeb 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: PMWeb is more expensive than eSUB.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared eSUB Vs. PMWeb 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.

PMWeb: Accounting Management, Bidding, Change Orders, Contract Management, Cost Management.

Target customer size

eSUB is specifically designed for subcontractors running a small and mid-size business. PMWeb is best for large enterprises as well as small to medium sized businesses and several industries including industries in technology, energy and resources, retail, financial, petroleum and convenience stores, government and infrastructure, hospitality, health care and heavy highway industries.