Compare eTakeoff and InSite - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 15, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - eTakeoff or InSite?

InSite is more expensive to implement (TCO) than eTakeoff, and eTakeoff is rated higher (88/100) than InSite (85/100). eTakeoff offers users more features (4) than InSite (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is eTakeoff!

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. InSite Software

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 ...

InSite Software: InSite Software provides earthwork takeoff and construction estimating software and is specifically designed for the excavation, general contracting and engineering industries.

Who is more expensive? eTakeoff or InSite SiteWork?

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 InSite SiteWork.

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. InSite SiteWork price starts at $245 per month , When comparing InSite SiteWork 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 InSite SiteWork.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

eTakeoff: Accounting Management, Bid Comparison, Bidding, Project Management.

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

Target customer size

eTakeoff is suitable for businesses of all sizes and can support projects having budget up to $100 million. and InSite SiteWork's target customer size include: SMBs.



eTakeoff

ITQlick rating
(3.8/5)

starts at $950 per license

eTakeoff is a complete electronic viewer and takeoff solution for estimators across all construction disciplines. From our free Basic viewer to our Advanced and Premier products, there’s a solution for every ne...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Estimating, Electrical Estimating.

InSite SiteWork

ITQlick rating
(4.8/5)

starts at $245 per month

InSite SiteWork is cloud-based construction software that enables contractors to work on take-offs and estimate calculations, as well as the generation of construction staking data.

Categories: Data Analysis Tools, Construction, Construction Estimating, Takeoff, 3D Modeling.

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eTakeoff: 4 Features

Accounting Management
Bid Comparison
Bidding
Project Management

InSite SiteWork: 0 Features

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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)
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eTakeoff
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
88/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$950 per license
Functionality
11
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InSite
ITQlick rating
4.8/5
Score
85/100
Pricing
2.2/10
License pricing
$245 per month
Functionality
5
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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

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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.