Compare GradeBeam and Raken - Sep 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Sep 30, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - GradeBeam or Raken?

GradeBeam is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Raken, and Raken is rated higher (95/100) than GradeBeam (86/100). Raken offers users more features (2) than GradeBeam (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Raken!

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.

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...

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Who is more expensive? GradeBeam or Raken?

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 Raken.

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. Raken price starts at $15 per user/month , When comparing Raken to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction software cost.

Bottom line: GradeBeam is more expensive than Raken.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared GradeBeam Vs. Raken based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

GradeBeam: We are still working to collect the list of features for GradeBeam.

Raken: Mobile Access, Construction.

Target customer size

GradeBeam's typical customers include: SMBs, and Raken's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.

GradeBeam

ITQlick rating
(4.9/5)

starts at $375 per month

GradeBeam is cloud-deployed online project information as well as a communication platform that is designed for professionals in the construction sector. The software helps in streamlining the communication pro...

Categories: Construction, Construction Project Management, Document Management, Project Reporting.

Raken

ITQlick rating
(4.7/5)

starts at $15 per user/month

Raken is a construction management app designed to help construction companies run their projects more efficiently.

Categories: Construction Project Management, Residential Remodeling Estimating, Lease Management.

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GradeBeam: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

Raken: 2 Features

Mobile Access
Construction
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)
Functionality score
Software review
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GradeBeam
ITQlick rating
4.9/5
Score
86/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$375 per month
Functionality
6
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Raken
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
95/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$15 per user/month
Functionality
5
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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.