Shlomi Lavi /
Sep 02, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - STACK Takeoff or Knowify?
STACK Takeoff is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Knowify, and Knowify is rated higher (91/100) than STACK Takeoff (86/100). Knowify offers users more features (12) than STACK Takeoff (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Knowify!
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:
STACK Construction Technologies Vs. Knowify LLC
STACK Construction Technologies: In the mid-1990s while working in the construction industry, my son Justin (then only 15) and I put together an estimating software program that we called Buildware Pro. Originally targeting the commercial roofing industry, Buildware Pro allowed you to measure paper plans using a digitizer, or even on your computer screen if you had a digital PDF o...
Knowify LLC: Knowify LLC was founded in 2012 based on the premise that it was time for the business management technology revolution to reach small businesses. Our aim is to streamline and simplify many of the frustrating aspects of running a small or medium business, leaving you and your employees freer to focus on serving your customers.
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Who is more expensive? STACK Takeoff or Knowify for Contractors?
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 STACK Takeoff and Knowify for Contractors.
STACK Takeoff price starts at $2,499 per user/year , On a scale between 1 to 10 STACK Takeoff is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software. Knowify for Contractors price starts at $68 per month , When comparing Knowify for Contractors to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction software cost.
Bottom line: STACK Takeoff cost is around the same cost of Knowify for Contractors.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared STACK Takeoff Vs. Knowify based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
STACK Takeoff: We are still working to collect the list of features for STACK Takeoff.
Knowify for Contractors: Customizable Categories, Data Analysis Tools, Project Management, Billing & Invoicing, CRM.
Target customer size
STACK Takeoff is best suited for small, medium, and large businesses in the building, construction, repair, plumbing, contracting, HVAC, electrical, engineering, architecture and similar industries. The software is a useful solution for small to medium sized trade, sub and specialty contractors (plumbers, painters, HVAC, roofers, electrical, landscaping), residential general contractors, and remodelers.