Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 25, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Fast Track Estimating or D4COST?
D4COST is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Fast Track Estimating, and Fast Track Estimating is rated higher (92/100) than D4COST (89/100).
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. DC&D Technologies
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 ...
DC&D Technologies: Our Firm has used the D4COST probable cost estimating program for years. Our history with D4COST, in fact, goes back to the era of it being a DOS program. We continue to use it as a cost management tool to initially establish a direction for the design and then to manage the project to stay in budget. We have recently designed numerous “Public Fund...
Who is more expensive? Fast Track Estimating or D4COST?
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 D4COST.
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. D4COST price starts at $20 per year , When comparing D4COST to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Construction Estimating software cost.
Bottom line: D4COST is more expensive than Fast Track Estimating.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Fast Track Estimating Vs. D4COST 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.
D4COST: We are still working to collect the list of features for D4COST.
Target customer size
Fast Track Estimating's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and D4COST's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.