Compare Knowify and eCMS - Sep 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Knowify or eCMS?

eCMS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Knowify, and Knowify is rated higher (91/100) than eCMS (80/100). Knowify offers users more features (12) than eCMS (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. Computer Guidance

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...

Computer Guidance: Since 1981, Computer Guidance offers the most complete, proven and reliable construction enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for architecture, engineering and commercial construction companies. Computer Guidance’s eCMS construction ERP solution provides financial accounting and project management applications supported by advanced busine...

Who is more expensive? Knowify or eCMS?

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 eCMS.

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. eCMS price starts at $10,000 per year , When comparing eCMS to its competitors, the software is rated 8 - higher than the average Construction software cost.

Bottom line: eCMS is more expensive than Knowify.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Knowify Vs. eCMS 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.

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

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. Typical customers of the ERP software provided by Computer Guidance are general contractors, specialty contractors, mechanical contractors, electrical contractors, and industrial contractors.