Compare FACS Project Controller and Toolhound - Aug 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Aug 25, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - FACS Project Controller or Toolhound?

FACS Project Controller is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Toolhound, and Toolhound is rated higher (92/100) than FACS Project Controller (86/100). FACS Project Controller offers users more features (10) than Toolhound (3).

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:

Field Automated Communication Systems, LLC Vs. Toolhound

Field Automated Communication Systems, LLC : Field Automated Communication Systems, LLC (FACS) is the leading provider of cloud-based, Field Information Management Solutions for the AEC industry. The company specializes in leveraging the latest advances in wireless and tablet technologies to provide practical, user friendly solutions for industry professionals who aim to deliver construction ...

Toolhound: ToolHound provides a powerful Tool and Equipment Management System that allows construction, maintenance and repair organizations to gain control of their tool and equipment inventory. ToolHound helps companies of all sizes maximize tool and equipment utilization and improve productivity by ensuring the right tool is in the right place when it is n...

Who is more expensive? FACS Project Controller or Toolhound?

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 FACS Project Controller and Toolhound.

FACS Project Controller accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 FACS Project Controller is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction software. Toolhound accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 FACS Project Controller is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction software.

Bottom line: FACS Project Controller is more expensive than Toolhound.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared FACS Project Controller Vs. Toolhound based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

FACS Project Controller: Document Management, Contract Management, Cost Management, Document Management, Scheduling, Contract Management, Cost Management, Document Management.

Toolhound: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

FACS Project Controller is best for large enterprises and small to medium business in the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry. Customers of the software include businesses of all sizes and a wide range of types.

FACS Project Controller

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

FACS (Field Automated Communication Systems) Project Controller is a cloud-based construction management software that is designed to eliminate the communication breakdown and delayed information as well as red...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Team Collaboration, Field Service.

Toolhound

ITQlick rating
(3.8/5)

ToolHound software is a tool and equipment inventory management software that offers on-premise and cloud-based solution. The software solution incorporates multiple modules including ToolHound 5 Onsite, ToolHo...

Categories: Construction, Construction Accounting & Job Costing, Construction Customer Management, Construction Estimating, Construction Online Project Management.

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FACS Project Controller: 10 Features

Document Management
Contract Management
Cost Management
Document Management
Scheduling
Contract Management
Cost Management
Document Management
Scheduling
Reporting & Analytics

Toolhound: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support
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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Score
86/100
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Pricing not available
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Score
92/100
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5.6/10
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Pricing not available
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