Compare Pantera Tools and SmartBid Bid - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 19, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Pantera Tools or SmartBid Bid?

Pantera Tools is more expensive to implement (TCO) than SmartBid Bid, and SmartBid Bid is rated higher (85/100) than Pantera Tools (84/100). SmartBid Bid offers users more features (9) than Pantera Tools (4). There is a clear winner in this case and it is SmartBid Bid!

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:

Pantera Global Technology Vs. JB Knowledge Technologies, Inc.

Pantera Global Technology: Pantera Global Technology provides cloud-based construction software solutions including bid management, project management, and project leads.

JB Knowledge Technologies, Inc.: Founded in 2001 by James Benham, father Jim Benham, and classmate Sebastian Costa, JB Knowledge Technologies, Inc. has offices across the western hemisphere and is headquartered in Bryan/College Station, TX. Our team of over 70 professionals, from strategy consultants to software developers to graphic designers, develop innovative, high quality inf...

Who is more expensive? Pantera Tools or SmartBid Bid Management 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 Pantera Tools and SmartBid Bid Management Software.

Pantera Tools price starts at $1,500 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 Pantera Tools Integrated Plan Room is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction software. SmartBid Bid Management Software price starts at $600 per year , When comparing SmartBid Bid Management Software to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Construction software cost.

Bottom line: Pantera Tools is more expensive than SmartBid Bid Management Software.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Pantera Tools Vs. SmartBid Bid based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

Pantera Tools: Customer Relationship Management, Equipment Management, RFIs/Submittals, Construction.

SmartBid Bid Management Software: Bidding, Contract Management, Cost Management, Document Management, Estimating.

Target customer size

The software is a viable product for construction related businesses of all sizes. SmartBid Bid Management Software is best suited for small, medium, and large businesses in the building, construction, repair, plumbing, contracting, HVAC, electrical, engineering, architecture and similar industries.

Pantera Tools

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $1,500 per year

Pantera Tools Integrated Plan Room is a cloud-based construction company that is developed to be used by individuals as well as by the construction companies, subcontractors, and project owners.

Categories: Construction, Construction Bid Management, CRM, File Sharing.

SmartBid Bid

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $600 per year

SmartBid software is a cloud-based construction bid solution designed for contractors. The solution offers a number of features that include project documents tool that helps users access centralized file stora...

Categories: Construction, Contract Management, Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Bid Management.

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Pantera Tools: 4 Features

Customer Relationship Management
Equipment Management
RFIs/Submittals
Construction

SmartBid Bid Management Software: 9 Features

Bidding
Contract Management
Cost Management
Document Management
Estimating
Project Management
Bidding
Construction
Proposal 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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Pantera ...
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
84/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$1,500 per year
Functionality
11
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SmartBid...
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
85/100
Pricing
5.6/10
License pricing
$600 per year
Functionality
18
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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