Shlomi Lavi /
May 13, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - eTakeoff or Fast Track Estimating?
Fast Track Estimating is more expensive to implement (TCO) than eTakeoff, and Fast Track Estimating is rated higher (92/100) than eTakeoff (88/100). eTakeoff offers users more features (4) than Fast Track Estimating (0).
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:
eTakeoff Vs. Construction Programs and Results
eTakeoff: At eTakeoff, we believe in electronic plans. We believe they’re good for the property owner, good for the contractor and good for the environment. Because of this we provide a free plan viewer with free training. Electronic plans are becoming the predominant way to distribute plans during bid preparation. We see that expanding quickly into project ...
Construction Programs and Results: Since 1999, Construction Programs & Results, Inc. (MarkupAndProfit.com) has helped thousands of general and specialty contractors of all types build stronger, more profitable businesses. We offer business management assistance to construction-related companies in the U.S. and Canada (and 23 other countries so far), with books and training programs ...
Who is more expensive? eTakeoff or Fast Track Estimating?
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 eTakeoff and Fast Track Estimating.
eTakeoff price starts at $950 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 eTakeoff is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction Estimating software. Fast Track Estimating price starts at $295 per license , When comparing Fast Track Estimating to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction Estimating software cost.
Bottom line: eTakeoff cost is around the same cost of Fast Track Estimating.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared eTakeoff Vs. Fast Track Estimating based on some of the most important and required Construction Estimating features.
eTakeoff: Accounting Management, Bid Comparison, Bidding, Project Management.
Fast Track Estimating: We are still working to collect the list of features for Fast Track Estimating.
Target customer size
eTakeoff is suitable for businesses of all sizes and can support projects having budget up to $100 million. and Fast Track Estimating's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.