Shlomi Lavi /
May 21, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - OPTICON or Bolt Subcontractor?
OPTICON is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Bolt Subcontractor, and OPTICON is rated higher (84/100) than Bolt Subcontractor (78/100). Bolt Subcontractor offers users more features (5) than OPTICON (0).
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:
SoftTech Engineers Vs. Bolt Technology
SoftTech Engineers: SoftTech started as an entrepreneurial venture with an objective of creating innovative software and intellectual property in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) domains. SoftTech has constantly improved its solutions, with proactive research and development efforts and after studying the market closely. Headquartered in Pune, Indi...
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? OPTICON 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 OPTICON and Bolt Subcontractor Software.
OPTICON price starts at $1,599 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 OPTICON is rated 4, which is lower than 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 OPTICON is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Construction software.
Bottom line: OPTICON is more expensive than Bolt Subcontractor Software.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared OPTICON Vs. Bolt Subcontractor based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
OPTICON: We are still working to collect the list of features for OPTICON.
Bolt Subcontractor Software: Budget & Expense Management, Change Orders, Contract Management, RFIs/Submittals, Construction.
Target customer size
OPTICON's typical customers include: Medium and large 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.