Compare ProEst and eSUB - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 22, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ProEst or eSUB?

eSUB is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ProEst, and eSUB is rated higher (97/100) than ProEst (88/100). eSUB offers users more features (17) than ProEst (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:

ProEst Vs. eSUB

ProEst: ProEst is a leading developer of construction estimating and digital takeoff software. Since 1976, ProEst has helped over 8,000 construction companies improve their estimating processes. Our innovative, easy-to-use software combines detailed cost estimating with digital takeoffs and industry-specific material databases to give you all the functiona...

eSUB: About 30 years ago eSUB originated as an off shoot of a consulting firm who represented Specialty Contractors to create construction claims for retroactive payment for work they had already performed. Managing project documents back then was inefficient, subject to mistakes and omissions. The familiar way was to manually update multiple programs...

Who is more expensive? ProEst or eSUB?

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 ProEst and eSUB.

ProEst price starts at $5,000 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 ProEst is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software. eSUB accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 ProEst is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software.

Bottom line: ProEst cost is around the same cost of eSUB.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

ProEst: Project Management, Cost Management, Document Management, Estimating, Project Management.

eSUB: Mobile Access, Telephone Customer Support, Web Hosted Solution, Document Management, Resource Management.

Target customer size

ProEst Estimating is perfect for contractors of all specialties. eSUB is specifically designed for subcontractors running a small and mid-size business.



ProEst

ITQlick rating
(3.9/5)

starts at $5,000 per year

ProEst Estimating is a cloud-based construction estimating software that is designed for the general contractors as well as subcontractors. The software allows the user create estimates, monitor and manage thos...

Categories: Construction, Concrete Cost Estimating, Construction Customer Management, Construction Estimating.

eSUB

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

With eSUB you can create, manage, store and access all your construction documents and project management activities from one central location with no need to manually sync data; whether you’re at the office, i...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Project Scheduling, Electrician Apps, Web Based Construction.

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ProEst: 5 Features

Project Management
Cost Management
Document Management
Estimating
Project Management

eSUB: 17 Features

Mobile Access
Telephone Customer Support
Web Hosted Solution
Document Management
Resource Management
Project Collaboration
Issue Management
Project Portfolio Management
Project Billing
Document Management
Change Orders
Document Management
Project Management
RFIs/Submittals
Scheduling
Construction
Time Tracking
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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ProEst
ITQlick rating
3.9/5
Score
88/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$5,000 per year
Functionality
15
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eSUB
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2.2/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
32
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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.