Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 24, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Knowify or CMIS?
CMIS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Knowify, and Knowify is rated higher (91/100) than CMIS (75/100). Knowify offers users more features (12) than CMIS (9). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Knowify!
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:
Knowify LLC Vs. Eclectus (ECL Software) Inc.
Knowify LLC: Knowify LLC was founded in 2012 based on the premise that it was time for the business management technology revolution to reach small businesses. Our aim is to streamline and simplify many of the frustrating aspects of running a small or medium business, leaving you and your employees freer to focus on serving your customers.
As a majority-owne...
Eclectus (ECL Software) Inc.: Eclectus, Inc. (dba ECL Software) develops award-winning risk mitigation solutions for all aspects of the Construction Industry. Incorporated in 1994 ECL has continued to provide solutions with a “Just Do It Once” approach. Having won awards for both it’s Contracting and Banking solutions, ECL has developed the reputation of quality, flexibility, a...
Who is more expensive? Knowify or CMIS?
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 Knowify and CMIS.
Knowify price starts at $68 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Knowify for Contractors is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software. CMIS price starts at $3,500 per license , When comparing CMIS to its competitors, the software is rated 8 - higher than the average Construction software cost.
Bottom line: CMIS is more expensive than Knowify.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Knowify Vs. CMIS based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
Knowify: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Customizable Categories, Data Analysis Tools, Project Management, Billing & Invoicing, CRM, Change Orders, HVAC, Plumbing.
CMIS: Accounting Management, Bidding, Contract Management, Cost Management, Document Management.
Target customer size
The software is a useful solution for small to medium sized trade, sub and specialty contractors (plumbers, painters, HVAC, roofers, electrical, landscaping), residential general contractors, and remodelers. ECL Software CMIS is suitable for construction industries that are looking for a single solution to manage their projects, logs and contacts.