Shlomi Lavi /
Apr 14, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - RSMeans Online or FastPIPE?
FastPIPE is more expensive to implement (TCO) than RSMeans Online, and RSMeans Online is rated higher (90/100) than FastPIPE (89/100). FastPIPE offers users more features (5) 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. FastEST, 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...
FastEST, Inc.: FastEST, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 with the sole mission of producing the most technologically advanced construction cost estimating software available. As a result of intensive research and development, we proudly offer the FastPIPE, FastDUCT and FastWRAP estimating software designed specifically for mechanical and HVAC contractors.
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Who is more expensive? RSMeans Online or FastPIPE?
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 FastPIPE.
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. FastPIPE price starts at $2,495 per license , When comparing FastPIPE to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Construction software cost.
Bottom line: FastPIPE is more expensive than RSMeans Online.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared RSMeans Online Vs. FastPIPE 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.
FastPIPE: Bid Comparison, Cost Management, Estimating, Bid Comparison, Estimating.
Target customer size
RSMeans Online services small, medium, and large companies involved in construction, repair, architecture, building and similar industries. FastPIPE is equipped to meet the needs of any business size.