Compare simPRO and FACS Project Controller - Aug 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - simPRO or FACS Project Controller?

FACS Project Controller is more expensive to implement (TCO) than simPRO, and simPRO is rated higher (89/100) than FACS Project Controller (86/100). FACS Project Controller offers users more features (10) than simPRO (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:

Acorn Software Vs. Field Automated Communication Systems, LLC

Acorn Software: Acorn Software is the creator of simPRO - Estimating, Scheduling and Project management Software for Contractors by Contractors. simPRO is a fully web based business management software tool for trade based contractors and service businesses. The simPRO brand has expanded to include several variants, simPRO Enterprise, simPRO Lite simPRO Fire and s...

Field Automated Communication Systems, LLC : Field Automated Communication Systems, LLC (FACS) is the leading provider of cloud-based, Field Information Management Solutions for the AEC industry. The company specializes in leveraging the latest advances in wireless and tablet technologies to provide practical, user friendly solutions for industry professionals who aim to deliver construction ...

Who is more expensive? simPRO or FACS Project Controller?

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 simPRO and FACS Project Controller.

simPRO accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 simPRO is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software. FACS Project Controller accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 simPRO is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software.

Bottom line: FACS Project Controller is more expensive than simPRO.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared simPRO Vs. FACS Project Controller based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

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

FACS Project Controller: Document Management, Contract Management, Cost Management, Document Management, Scheduling.

Target customer size

simPRO's typical customers include: SMBs, FACS Project Controller is best for large enterprises and small to medium business in the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry.