Compare OPTICON and Knowify - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 21, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - OPTICON or Knowify?

OPTICON is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Knowify, and Knowify is rated higher (91/100) than OPTICON (84/100). Knowify offers users more features (12) than OPTICON (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:

SoftTech Engineers Vs. Knowify LLC

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...

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...

Who is more expensive? OPTICON or Knowify for Contractors?

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 Knowify for Contractors.

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. Knowify for Contractors price starts at $68 per month , When comparing Knowify for Contractors to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction software cost.

Bottom line: OPTICON is more expensive than Knowify for Contractors.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared OPTICON Vs. Knowify based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

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

Knowify for Contractors: Customizable Categories, Data Analysis Tools, Project Management, Billing & Invoicing, CRM.

Target customer size

OPTICON's typical customers include: Medium and large size businesses, 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.

OPTICON

ITQlick rating
(4.2/5)

starts at $1,599 per license

OPTICON is cloud-based construction management solution designed to help the user manage the construction process across verticals, processes, departments and locations. Some of its core features include projec...

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, Construction, Construction Project Scheduling, Construction Accounting & Job Costing.

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, Construction Online Project Management.

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OPTICON: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

Knowify for Contractors: 12 Features

Customizable Categories
Data Analysis Tools
Project Management
Billing & Invoicing
CRM
Change Orders
HVAC
Plumbing
RFIs/Submittals
Construction
Task Management
Contract Management
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
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OPTICON
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
84/100
Pricing
4.4/10
License pricing
$1,599 per license
Functionality
11
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Knowify
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
91/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$68 per month
Functionality
30
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.