Compare Explorer Eclipse and e-Builder Enterprise - Mar 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Mar 09, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Explorer Eclipse or e-Builder Enterprise?

e-Builder Enterprise is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Explorer Eclipse, and e-Builder Enterprise is rated higher (95/100) than Explorer Eclipse (77/100). Explorer Eclipse offers users more features (6) than e-Builder Enterprise (5).

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:

Explorer Software Vs. e-Builder

Explorer Software: Explorer Software Group is a global provider of enterprise software solutions for construction accounting and project management. Through our global reach and targeted solutions, we solve the essential, industry-specific challenges contractors face.

e-Builder: e-Builder exists to enable repeat builders to improve construction project execution making construction faster, less expensive and more reliable, thus freeing up time and energy for society’s higher priorities. - See more at: http://www.e-builder.net/who-we-are/mission#sthash.mRNsDhWp.dpuf

Who is more expensive? Explorer Eclipse or e-Builder Enterprise?

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 Explorer Eclipse and e-Builder Enterprise.

Explorer Eclipse price starts at $19,000 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Explorer Eclipse is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Construction software. e-Builder Enterprise price starts at $20,000 per license , When comparing e-Builder Enterprise to its competitors, the software is rated 8 - higher than the average Construction software cost.

Bottom line: Explorer Eclipse cost is around the same cost of e-Builder Enterprise.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Explorer Eclipse Vs. e-Builder Enterprise based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

Explorer Eclipse: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Budgeting & Forecasting, Purchase Orders, Time Tracking.

e-Builder Enterprise: Accounting Management, Change Orders, Contract Management, RFIs/Submittals, Construction.

Target customer size

Customers of the software include construction businesses of all sizes. The software is a suitable solution for small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises.

Explorer Eclipse

ITQlick rating
(4/5)

starts at $19,000 per license

Explorer Eclipse is a construction management solution for businesses of all sizes. It offers such services as project management, HR management, materials handling, document management, and others. The ...

Categories: Accounting & Finance, Concrete Cost Estimating, Construction Accounting & Job Costing, Construction Apps.

e-Builder Enterprise

ITQlick rating
(4.4/5)

starts at $20,000 per license

e-Builder Enterprise is a construction management software solution for businesses of all sizes. Other than project management, it offers estimating, accounting, and integration services. The software wa...

Categories: Costing, Financial reporting, Construction, Capital Program Management, Construction Apps.

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Explorer Eclipse: 6 Features

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Billing & Invoicing
Budgeting & Forecasting
Purchase Orders
Time Tracking

e-Builder Enterprise: 5 Features

Accounting Management
Change Orders
Contract Management
RFIs/Submittals
Construction
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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ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
77/100
Pricing
9.2/10
License pricing
$19,000 per license
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4.4/5
Score
95/100
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19
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4.5/5
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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.