Shlomi Lavi /
Jan 30, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - STACK Takeoff or Microsoft Dynamics SL?
Microsoft Dynamics SL is more expensive to implement (TCO) than STACK Takeoff, and STACK Takeoff is rated higher (86/100) than Microsoft Dynamics SL (79/100). Microsoft Dynamics SL offers users more features (22) than STACK Takeoff (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:
STACK Construction Technologies Vs. Microsoft
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...
Microsoft:
Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.
Who is more expensive? STACK Takeoff or Microsoft Dynamics SL?
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 Microsoft Dynamics SL.
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. Microsoft Dynamics SL price starts at $2,250 per license , When comparing Microsoft Dynamics SL to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Construction software cost.
Bottom line: Microsoft Dynamics SL is more expensive than STACK Takeoff.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared STACK Takeoff Vs. Microsoft Dynamics SL 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.
Microsoft Dynamics SL: Accounting Module, Business Intelligence Module, CRM Module, Human Resources Module, Project Management Module.
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. Microsoft Dynamics SL is intended for small and mid-size businesses.