CostOS - Top Competitors (Sep 2022)

CostOS Review
ITQlick Score: 86/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 6.8/10 - high cost
Category: Construction -> CostOS review -> CostOS competitors
Ranking:Ranked 43 out of 443 Construction systems
Company: Nomitech
Typical customers: Small, medium and large size businesses
Platforms: Desktop
Links: CostOS review, CostOS pricing guide
Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / updated: Sep 30, 2022

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CostOS vs. Alternatives in 2023

CostOS vs. PlanSwift

CostOS and PlanSwift have similar capabilities, including takeoff creation, assemblies, Microsoft Excel integration, quote management, etc. Unlike PlanSwift, CostOS offers different takeoff options, multi-currency support, Primavera P6 integration, value engineering, etc. Unlike CostOS, PlanSwift has a live chat support channel.

CostOS supports on-premise and cloud deployments, while PlanSwift is a desktop-based construction estimating solution. CostOS does not disclose its pricing details, while PlanSwift pricing starts at a one-time fee of $1895 plus yearly support fees of $300. PlanSwift also has a free trial, unlike CostOS. They are equally scalable solutions for small, midsize, and large-scale construction projects.

CostOS serves companies in construction, oil & gas, energy, and infrastructure, while PlanSwift powers takeoff & estimation for general contractors and trades like concrete, drywall, HVAC, masonry, plumbing, electrical works, etc. PlanSwift is a ConstructConnect company, and its parent company manages over 600,000 projects in the United States and Canada, while CostOS is the leading construction estimating solution in the United Kingdom.

CostOS vs. ProEst

CostOS and ProEst have features in common, such as a cost database, construction takeoffs, collaboration tools, etc. Unlike CostOS, ProEst offers a construction CRM, bid management, construction accounting tools, document management, bid analysis, conceptual estimating, etc. CostOS provides multi-currency support, value engineering, assemblies, etc., which ProEst does not offer.

CostOS offers cloud and on-premise deployment options, while ProEst is a cloud-based solution. They do not disclose their pricing details, and no free trials are available. Companies in construction, oil & gas, energy, and infrastructure use CostOS, while ProEst serves general contractors, subcontractors, civil construction, and education programs.

They are highly scalable for construction projects of all sizes. ProEst has helped over 8,000 companies create more than 400,000 bids, while CostOS is the leading provider of construction estimating solutions in the UK. They offer similar support channels: phone and email.

CostOS vs. STACK Estimating

In the construction estimating category, CostOS and STACK Estimating have common features, including intelligent assemblies, databases, takeoffs, team collaboration tools, metrication, Excel integrations, etc. Unlike CostOS, STACK Estimating has project management features, document management, branding tools, cost code management, etc. CostOS offers value engineering, multi-currency support, and Primavera P6 integration, which STACK Estimating does not have.

STACK Estimating pricing starts at $2,499 per year with a 7-day free trial, while CostOS does not disclose its pricing schedule. STACK Estimating is a fully cloud-based construction estimating solution, while CostOS offers cloud and on-premise deployment options. They are equally scalable solutions for construction operations of all sizes.

STACK Estimating serves trade subcontractors, homebuilders, general contractors, suppliers & manufacturers, etc., while CostOS serves companies in construction, oil & gas, energy, and infrastructure. CostOS is a leading solution in Europe, while STACK Estimating has recorded over 65,000 active users in the past year. STACK Estimating has a live chat support channel, unlike CostOS.

CostOS alternatives - for small & large Company

Here are the top 4 alternatives to CostOS that are worth checking out: Procore for SMBs, PlanGrid for large size business, BuilderTREND for growing companies, and Raken for low budget organizations.

ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
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Pricing pricing Score is a 1 to 10 score, based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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CostOS
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
86/100
Pricing
6.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
3
Review
Best for SMBs
Procore
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$667 per month
Functionality
33
Best for Enterprise
PlanGrid
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$39 per user/month
Functionality
16
Growing
BuilderTREND
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
31
Free version
Raken
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
95/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$15 per user/month
Functionality
5
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