Shlomi Lavi /
Sep 30, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - FastPIPE or CostOS?
CostOS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than FastPIPE, and FastPIPE is rated higher (89/100) than CostOS (86/100). FastPIPE offers users more features (5) than CostOS (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is FastPIPE!
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. Nomitech
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.
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Nomitech: Nomitech or New Open Mind Technologies is a leading software company providing higly innovative and advanced cost estimating software systems for project owners, contractors, engineers and designers. CostOS BIM Estimating delivers true value engineering on project decisions and support.
Who is more expensive? FastPIPE or CostOS?
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 CostOS.
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. CostOS 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 cost is around the same cost of CostOS.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared FastPIPE Vs. CostOS based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
FastPIPE: Bid Comparison, Cost Management, Estimating, Bid Comparison, Estimating.
CostOS: We are still working to collect the list of features for CostOS.
Target customer size
FastPIPE is equipped to meet the needs of any business size. and CostOS's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.