Compare IFS and BuilderTREND - Jun 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jun 28, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - IFS or BuilderTREND?

IFS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than BuilderTREND, and BuilderTREND is rated higher (97/100) than IFS (83/100). BuilderTREND offers users more features (18) than IFS (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is BuilderTREND!

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:

IFS Vs. BUILDERTREND SOLUTIONS, INC.

IFS: IFS is a public company founded in 1983 that develops, supplies, and implements IFS Applications™, a component-based extended ERP suite built on SOA technology. IFS focuses on agile businesses where any of four core processes are strategic: service & asset management, manufacturing, supply chain and project. The company has over 2,000 customers and...

BUILDERTREND SOLUTIONS, INC.: BuilderTREND provides web-based home builder software to optimize communication between the builders, their customers, vendors, and subcontractors.The BuilderTREND web-based project management software empowers home builders and remodelers to provide a better building experience for their homebuyers, associates, and subcontractors. The system provi...

Who is more expensive? IFS or BuilderTREND?

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 IFS and BuilderTREND.

IFS accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 IFS is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Field Service software. BuilderTREND price starts at $99 per month , When comparing BuilderTREND to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Field Service software cost.

Bottom line: IFS is more expensive than BuilderTREND.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared IFS Vs. BuilderTREND based on some of the most important and required Field Service features.

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

BuilderTREND: Budget & Expense Management, Collaboration, Document Management, Project Management, Scheduling.

Target customer size

IFS's typical customers include: Medium and large size businesses, BuilderTREND is perfect for construction firms of all types as well as dimensions, from remodelers and household contractors to production home building contractors and also layout or construction business that want streamlining their building procedure and their cooperation with affiliates, buyers and subcontractors.

IFS

ITQlick rating
(2.8/5)

IFS is a field service and enterprise asset management software for companies to manage assets, work orders, billing, reverse logistics processes, optimize workforce scheduling, diagnose and solve arising issue...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Electrician Apps, Heavy Construction.

BuilderTREND

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $99 per month

BuilderTREND is a cloud-based construction management solution that is designed to be used by professional individuals and well as businesses in the construction industry. The software is designed with features...

Categories: SIP Clients, Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Project Scheduling, Electrician Apps.

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IFS: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

BuilderTREND: 18 Features

Budget & Expense Management
Collaboration
Document Management
Project Management
Scheduling
Collaboration Management
Functions with e-Mail Systems
Mobile Access
Accounting Management
Bidding
Change Orders
Cost Management
Document Management
Electrical
Estimating
Project Management
Punch List
Scheduling
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)
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IFS
ITQlick rating
2.8/5
Score
83/100
Pricing
9.6/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
6
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BuilderTREND
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
31
Jobber
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$39 per user/month
Functionality
23
Review
HouseCal...
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$49 per user/month
Functionality
31
ServiceT...
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$398 per technician/month + $800 one-time setup cost
Functionality
22

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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.