Shlomi Lavi /
Apr 08, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - FotoNotes or eSUB?
eSUB is more expensive to implement (TCO) than FotoNotes, and eSUB is rated higher (97/100) than FotoNotes (79/100). eSUB offers users more features (17) than FotoNotes (5). There is a clear winner in this case and it is eSUB!
Looking for the right Field Service 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:
FotoNotes Vs. eSUB
FotoNotes: Founded in 2009, FotoNotes provides mobile and cloud solutions that streamline and automate field service operations. Professionals in property management, construction and other field services use FotoNotes to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs, increase communication, and meet compliance and regulatory needs.
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eSUB: About 30 years ago eSUB originated as an off shoot of a consulting firm who represented Specialty Contractors to create construction claims for retroactive payment for work they had already performed.
Managing project documents back then was inefficient, subject to mistakes and omissions. The familiar way was to manually update multiple programs...
Who is more expensive? FotoNotes or eSUB?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Field Service 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 FotoNotes and eSUB.
FotoNotes price starts at $100 per 5 users/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 FotoNotes is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Field Service software. eSUB accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 FotoNotes is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Field Service software.
Bottom line: FotoNotes cost is around the same cost of eSUB.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared FotoNotes Vs. eSUB based on some of the most important and required Field Service features.
FotoNotes: Mobile Access, Scheduling, Service requests, Field Service, Contract Management.
eSUB: Mobile Access, Telephone Customer Support, Web Hosted Solution, Document Management, Resource Management.
Target customer size
The usual customers of Fotonotes are the entrepreneurs from small businesses and/or medium-sized ones in the field service/operations management. eSUB is specifically designed for subcontractors running a small and mid-size business.