Compare Knowify and CostOS - Sep 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Sep 30, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Knowify or CostOS?

CostOS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Knowify, and Knowify is rated higher (91/100) than CostOS (86/100). Knowify offers users more features (12) than CostOS (0). 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. Nomitech

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...

Nomitech: Nomitech or New Open Mind Technologies is a leading software company providing higly innovative and advanced cost estimating software systems for project owners, contractors, engineers and designers. CostOS BIM Estimating delivers true value engineering on project decisions and support.

Who is more expensive? Knowify or CostOS?

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 CostOS.

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. CostOS accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Knowify for Contractors is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software.

Bottom line: CostOS is more expensive than Knowify.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Knowify Vs. CostOS 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.

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

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. and CostOS's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.



Knowify

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $68 per month

Knowify for Contractors is a cloud-based construction management solution that is developed to be used by businesses that are in the construction businesses as well as individuals that are doing construction wo...

Categories: Business performance management, Construction, Concrete Cost Estimating, Construction Apps.

CostOS

ITQlick rating
(4.2/5)

CostOS Estimating is cloud-based construction cost estimating and a benchmarking solution designed to help contractors, designers, and subcontractors to estimate the project costs at various stages in the busin...

Categories: Construction, Construction Estimating.

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Knowify: 12 Features

Customizable Categories
Data Analysis Tools
Project Management
Billing & Invoicing
CRM
Change Orders
HVAC
Plumbing
RFIs/Submittals
Construction
Task Management
Contract Management

CostOS: 0 Features

We are working to collect the information
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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Knowify
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
91/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$68 per month
Functionality
30
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CostOS
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
86/100
Pricing
6.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
3
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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.