Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 08, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Explorer Eclipse or PlanGrid?
Explorer Eclipse is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanGrid, and PlanGrid is rated higher (98/100) than Explorer Eclipse (77/100). Explorer Eclipse offers users more features (6) than PlanGrid (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. PlanGrid
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.
PlanGrid: Founded in 2011 by two pairs of construction engineers and computer scientists, PlanGrid brings beautiful, intuitive software solutions to the construction industry. Today, hundreds of thousands of construction professionals build their buildings and infrastructure using PlanGrid.
Who is more expensive? Explorer Eclipse or PlanGrid?
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 PlanGrid.
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. PlanGrid price starts at $39 per user/month , When comparing PlanGrid to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction software cost.
Bottom line: Explorer Eclipse is more expensive than PlanGrid.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Explorer Eclipse Vs. PlanGrid 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.
PlanGrid: Mobile Access, Collaboration, Document Management, Issue Tracking, Task Management.
Target customer size
Customers of the software include construction businesses of all sizes. and PlanGrid's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.