Compare Fast Track Estimating and Carlson Takeoff - Mar 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Mar 25, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Fast Track Estimating or Carlson Takeoff?

Carlson Takeoff is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Fast Track Estimating, and Fast Track Estimating is rated higher (92/100) than Carlson Takeoff (75/100). Carlson Takeoff offers users more features (1) 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:

Construction Programs and Results Vs. Carlson

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 ...

Carlson : Founded in 1983, Carlson Software specializes in CAD design software, field data collection, and machine control products for the land surveying, civil engineering, construction, and mining industries worldwide, providing one-source technology solutions from data collection to design to construction. Carlson Software’s renowned dedication to custom...

Who is more expensive? Fast Track Estimating or Carlson Takeoff Software?

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 Fast Track Estimating and Carlson Takeoff Software.

Fast Track Estimating price starts at $295 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Fast Track Estimating is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction Estimating software. Carlson Takeoff Software price starts at $7,500 per license , When comparing Carlson Takeoff Software to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Construction Estimating software cost.

Bottom line: Carlson Takeoff Software is more expensive than Fast Track Estimating.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Fast Track Estimating Vs. Carlson Takeoff based on some of the most important and required Construction Estimating features.

Fast Track Estimating: We are still working to collect the list of features for Fast Track Estimating.

Carlson Takeoff Software: Construction.

Target customer size

Fast Track Estimating's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and Carlson Takeoff Software's target customer size include: SMBs.

Fast Track Estimating

ITQlick rating
(3.4/5)

starts at $295 per license

Fast Track Estimating is an on-premise construction estimating software designed for general contractors and homebuilders. Founded in 1999 by Construction Programs and results, Fast Track Estimating features au...

Categories: Construction.

Carlson Takeoff

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $7,500 per license

Carlson Takeoff Software is a fast growing cloud-based Construction software, it is designed to support small and medium size construction business. Carlson Takeoff Software received a rating of 4.5 from ITQlic...

Categories: Construction, Construction Estimating, Earthwork Estimating, Takeoff, Electronic Statements.

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Fast Track Estimating: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

Carlson Takeoff Software: 1 Features

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Fast Tra...
ITQlick rating
3.4/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
3.4/10
License pricing
$295 per license
Functionality
3
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Carlson ...
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
75/100
Pricing
7.2/10
License pricing
$7,500 per license
Functionality
6
TurboBid
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
12
BIDBUILDER
ITQlick rating
3.6/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$75 per month
Functionality
3
Craftsma...
ITQlick rating
3.2/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
5/10
License pricing
$78.50 per license
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.