Compare HCSS HeavyBid and eSUB - Jul 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - HCSS HeavyBid or eSUB?

HCSS HeavyBid is more expensive to implement (TCO) than eSUB, and eSUB is rated higher (97/100) than HCSS HeavyBid (82/100). eSUB offers users more features (17) than HCSS HeavyBid (4). 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:

HCSS Vs. eSUB

HCSS: Since 1986, HCSS has been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations. Today, we are recognized as a pioneer and leader in our market, serving thousands of construction companies across the nation. Year after year, we continue to innovate, refine, and expand our products as the industry evolves. HCSS\'s mis...

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? HCSS HeavyBid 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 HCSS HeavyBid and eSUB.

HCSS HeavyBid price starts at $180 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 HCSS HeavyBid 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 HCSS HeavyBid is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Construction software.

Bottom line: HCSS HeavyBid is more expensive than eSUB.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared HCSS HeavyBid Vs. eSUB based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

HCSS HeavyBid: Customizable Categories, Automatic Scheduled Reporting, Customizable Dashboard, Data Analysis Tools.

eSUB: Mobile Access, Telephone Customer Support, Web Hosted Solution, Document Management, Resource Management.

Target customer size

HCSS Heavy Bid is best suited for small, medium, and large businesses in the building, construction, repair, plumbing, contracting, HVAC, electrical, engineering, architecture and similar industries. eSUB is specifically designed for subcontractors running a small and mid-size business.