Compare QuoteSoft and Red Rhino - Apr 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Apr 26, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - QuoteSoft or Red Rhino?

QuoteSoft is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Red Rhino, and Red Rhino is rated higher (91/100) than QuoteSoft (89/100). Red Rhino offers users more features (9) than QuoteSoft (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Red Rhino!

Looking for the right Construction Estimating 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:

Quote Software, Inc. Vs. Red Rhino

Quote Software, Inc.: Quote Software, Inc. is a privately-held Eugene, Oregon based custom software company focused primarily on estimating and BIM estimating-related software and services. Development of Quote Software’s first product, an estimating system for HVAC, began in 1991 and was released commercially in 1995. This first product was developed by an estimator f...

Red Rhino: With a little courage and a determined mindset, Red Rhino was brought to life way back in 1999 so that we could concentrate on developing sites on a full-time basis and enjoy life at the same time. Red Rhino has proved that we have the business knowledge and staying-power which many others don’t have - there aren’t many web design agencies in the ...

Who is more expensive? QuoteSoft or Red Rhino?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction Estimating 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 QuoteSoft and Red Rhino.

QuoteSoft accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 QuoteSoft is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Construction Estimating software. Red Rhino price starts at $75 per month , When comparing Red Rhino to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Construction Estimating software cost.

Bottom line: QuoteSoft cost is around the same cost of Red Rhino.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared QuoteSoft Vs. Red Rhino based on some of the most important and required Construction Estimating features.

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

Red Rhino: Project Management, Scheduling, Accounting Management, Bidding, Change Orders.

Target customer size

The software is a viable product for construction businesses of all sizes. The Red Rhino software solution is best for small to medium sized electrical contractors that own their business.



QuoteSoft

ITQlick rating
(4.3/5)

QuoteSoft software is a plumbing and ductwork estimating solution. The solution offers a number of features that include a standard spreadsheet tool that handles equipment, fixtures, labor rates, rentals, and j...

Categories: Construction, Construction Estimating, Mechanical and HVAC Estimating, Plumbing Estimating.

Red Rhino

ITQlick rating
(4.6/5)

starts at $75 per month

Red Rhino Software by Hard Hat is a CMS (construction management solution) that offers integrated software features for takeoff, project management, bid management, estimating, and customer management. The soft...

Categories: Audit Management, Billing & Invoicing, Construction, Electrical Estimating, Electrician Apps.

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Compare features

QuoteSoft: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

Red Rhino: 9 Features

Project Management
Scheduling
Accounting Management
Bidding
Change Orders
Contract Management
Document Management
Estimating
Scheduling
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)
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QuoteSoft
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
5.6/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
5
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Red Rhin...
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
91/100
Pricing
4.8/10
License pricing
$75 per month
Functionality
18
TurboBid
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
12
Fast Tra...
ITQlick rating
3.4/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
3.4/10
License pricing
$295 per license
Functionality
3
BIDBUILDER
ITQlick rating
3.6/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$75 per month
Functionality
3

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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.