Shlomi Lavi /
Jan 30, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft Dynamics SL or Bolt Subcontractor?
Microsoft Dynamics SL is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Bolt Subcontractor, and Microsoft Dynamics SL is rated higher (79/100) than Bolt Subcontractor (78/100). Microsoft Dynamics SL offers users more features (22) than Bolt Subcontractor (5).
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:
Microsoft Vs. Bolt Technology
Microsoft:
Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.
Bolt Technology: Before Bolt existed, our owners had celebrated 40 years of achievement in contracting.
We realized however that technology was changing our landscape. We could no longer justify chasing papers to find our work orders, scheduling our crews on paper, and making extra trips back and forth from the job site. We had to adapt, or die.
Originally we cre...
Who is more expensive? Microsoft Dynamics SL or Bolt Subcontractor Software?
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 Microsoft Dynamics SL and Bolt Subcontractor Software.
Microsoft Dynamics SL price starts at $2,250 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft Dynamics SL is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction software. Bolt Subcontractor Software accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft Dynamics SL is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction software.
Bottom line: Microsoft Dynamics SL is more expensive than Bolt Subcontractor Software.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Microsoft Dynamics SL Vs. Bolt Subcontractor based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
Microsoft Dynamics SL: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Accounting Module, Business Intelligence Module, CRM Module, Human Resources Module, Project Management Module, Supply Chain Management Module, Accounting Management, Change Orders.
Bolt Subcontractor Software: Budget & Expense Management, Change Orders, Contract Management, RFIs/Submittals, Construction.
Target customer size
Microsoft Dynamics SL is intended for small and mid-size businesses. Bolt Subcontractor Software works for small, medium and large sized companies in the building, electrical, plumbing, concrete, landscaping, roofing, HVAC, and cabinetry fields.