Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 22, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Fast Track Estimating or RSMeans Online?
RSMeans Online is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Fast Track Estimating, and Fast Track Estimating is rated higher (92/100) than RSMeans Online (90/100).
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. RSMeans
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 ...
RSMeans: RSMeans is North America’s leading supplier of construction cost information. RSMeans offers dependable cost data that is locally relevant, accurate and up-to-date. Available in convenient book, CD, eBook and online formats, RSMeans tools give owners, developers, architects, engineers and contractors the information they need to build competitive c...
Who is more expensive? Fast Track Estimating or RSMeans Online?
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 RSMeans Online.
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. RSMeans Online price starts at $265 per year , When comparing RSMeans Online to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Construction Estimating software cost.
Bottom line: RSMeans Online is more expensive than Fast Track Estimating.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Fast Track Estimating Vs. RSMeans Online 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.
RSMeans Online: We are still working to collect the list of features for RSMeans Online.
Target customer size
Fast Track Estimating's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, RSMeans Online services small, medium, and large companies involved in construction, repair, architecture, building and similar industries.