Shlomi Lavi /
Sep 30, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - GradeBeam or eSUB?
GradeBeam is more expensive to implement (TCO) than eSUB, and eSUB is rated higher (97/100) than GradeBeam (86/100). eSUB offers users more features (17) than GradeBeam (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is eSUB!
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:
GradeBeam.com Vs. eSUB
GradeBeam.com: GradeBeam® is a fully-managed communication network build by and for the construction industry. Users can electronically post, manage and access information in a central location. It js a A centralized location to manage and access important project documentation; save time tracking down documents. It shares project plans; simplify and centralize t...
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? GradeBeam or eSUB?
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 GradeBeam and eSUB.
GradeBeam price starts at $375 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 GradeBeam is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Construction software. eSUB accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 GradeBeam is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Construction software.
Bottom line: GradeBeam is more expensive than eSUB.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared GradeBeam Vs. eSUB based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
GradeBeam: We are still working to collect the list of features for GradeBeam.
eSUB: Mobile Access, Telephone Customer Support, Web Hosted Solution, Document Management, Resource Management.
Target customer size
GradeBeam's typical customers include: SMBs, eSUB is specifically designed for subcontractors running a small and mid-size business.