Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 13, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Fast Track Estimating or Spectrum?
Spectrum is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Fast Track Estimating, and Spectrum is rated with the same score (92/100) as Fast Track Estimating (92/100). Spectrum offers users more features (4) 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. Viewpoint Construction Software
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 ...
Viewpoint Construction Software: Viewpoint Construction Software has translated over 30 years of intense focus and collaboration with the construction industry into a rock-solid software platform that helps construction professionals efficiently manage all areas of finance and operations.San Antonio, TX – March 19th, 2013 – Viewpoint Construction Software®, providing construction ...
Who is more expensive? Fast Track Estimating or Spectrum (formerly Dexter + Cheney)?
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 Spectrum (formerly Dexter + Cheney).
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. Spectrum (formerly Dexter + Cheney) price starts at $49.99 per month , When comparing Spectrum (formerly Dexter + Cheney) to its competitors, the software is rated 8 - higher than the average Construction Estimating software cost.
Bottom line: Spectrum (formerly Dexter + Cheney) is more expensive than Fast Track Estimating.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Fast Track Estimating Vs. Spectrum 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.
Spectrum (formerly Dexter + Cheney): Project Budgeting, RFIs/Submittals, Construction, Contract Management.
Target customer size
Fast Track Estimating's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and Spectrum (formerly Dexter + Cheney)'s target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.