Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 24, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - RSMeans Online or CMIS?
CMIS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than RSMeans Online, and RSMeans Online is rated higher (90/100) than CMIS (75/100). CMIS offers users more features (9) than RSMeans Online (0).
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:
RSMeans Vs. Eclectus (ECL Software) Inc.
RSMeans: RSMeans is North America’s leading supplier of construction cost information. RSMeans offers dependable cost data that is locally relevant, accurate and up-to-date. Available in convenient book, CD, eBook and online formats, RSMeans tools give owners, developers, architects, engineers and contractors the information they need to build competitive c...
Eclectus (ECL Software) Inc.: Eclectus, Inc. (dba ECL Software) develops award-winning risk mitigation solutions for all aspects of the Construction Industry. Incorporated in 1994 ECL has continued to provide solutions with a “Just Do It Once” approach. Having won awards for both it’s Contracting and Banking solutions, ECL has developed the reputation of quality, flexibility, a...
Who is more expensive? RSMeans Online or CMIS?
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 RSMeans Online and CMIS.
RSMeans Online price starts at $265 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 RSMeans Online is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Construction software. CMIS price starts at $3,500 per license , When comparing CMIS to its competitors, the software is rated 8 - higher than the average Construction software cost.
Bottom line: CMIS is more expensive than RSMeans Online.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared RSMeans Online Vs. CMIS based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
RSMeans Online: We are still working to collect the list of features for RSMeans Online.
CMIS: Accounting Management, Bidding, Contract Management, Cost Management, Document Management.
Target customer size
RSMeans Online services small, medium, and large companies involved in construction, repair, architecture, building and similar industries. ECL Software CMIS is suitable for construction industries that are looking for a single solution to manage their projects, logs and contacts.