Compare FastPIPE and ContactWise CRM - Jan 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jan 31, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - FastPIPE or ContactWise CRM?

FastPIPE is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ContactWise CRM, and FastPIPE is rated higher (89/100) than ContactWise CRM (79/100). ContactWise CRM offers users more features (8) than FastPIPE (5).

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:

FastEST, Inc. Vs. GroupLink

FastEST, Inc.: FastEST, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 with the sole mission of producing the most technologically advanced construction cost estimating software available. As a result of intensive research and development, we proudly offer the FastPIPE, FastDUCT and FastWRAP estimating software designed specifically for mechanical and HVAC contractors. Today, ...

GroupLink : GroupLink was organized in 1996 to enable our customers to increase revenue, manage customer relationships and deliver world-class customer service. GroupLink's mission and vision includes the objective of delighting our customers in world class, best-practices Service Desk & CRM/SFA software. Our goal is to consistently deliver high-performance s...

Who is more expensive? FastPIPE or ContactWise CRM?

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 FastPIPE and ContactWise CRM.

FastPIPE price starts at $2,495 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 FastPIPE is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction software. ContactWise CRM accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 FastPIPE is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction software.

Bottom line: FastPIPE is more expensive than ContactWise CRM.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared FastPIPE Vs. ContactWise CRM based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

FastPIPE: Bid Comparison, Cost Management, Estimating, Bid Comparison, Estimating.

ContactWise CRM: Customer Service, Marketing Automation, Sales Automation, Accounting Management, Document Management.

Target customer size

FastPIPE is equipped to meet the needs of any business size. and ContactWise CRM's target customer size include: SMBs.



FastPIPE

ITQlick rating
(4.7/5)

starts at $2,495 per license

FastPIPE is state-of-the-art mechanical estimating software designed to meet the needs of industrial and commercial contractors who need a fast and accurate tool to estimate construction costs. The first FastPI...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Estimating, Mechanical and HVAC Estimating.

ContactWise CRM

ITQlick rating
(2.8/5)

ContactWise CRM is customer relationship management software built for small to medium businesses. Its key features include customer service, marketing automation, sales automation, accounting, document, projec...

Categories: Construction, Banking CRM, Casino CRM, Channel Management, Complaint Management.

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FastPIPE: 5 Features

Bid Comparison
Cost Management
Estimating
Bid Comparison
Estimating

ContactWise CRM: 8 Features

Customer Service
Marketing Automation
Sales Automation
Accounting Management
Document Management
Project Management
Service Management
Collaboration Center
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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FastPIPE
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
6.2/10
License pricing
$2,495 per license
Functionality
14
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ContactW...
ITQlick rating
2.8/5
Score
79/100
Pricing
3.6/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
24
Procore
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$667 per month
Functionality
33
PlanGrid
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$39 per user/month
Functionality
16
BuilderTREND
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
31

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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.