Simsol Software - Top Competitors (Dec 2022)

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Dec 12, 2022

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Simsol Software vs. Alternatives in 2023

Simsol is a construction and property estimating solution, and its top competitors in this category include PowerClaim Estimator, iScope, esti-mate, and Xactimate. Based on the key criteria outlined below, Simsol is compared to its top alternatives:

• Cloud/On-premise: Simsol is a desktop-based property estimating solution. Also, an on-premise version is available. In comparison, iScopeCloud and PowerClaim Estimator are fully cloud-based property estimating solutions. esti-mate is a desktop-based software, while Xactimate has both desktop and web-based versions.
• Cost: Simsol pricing starts at $100 per month, billed annually, and a thirty-day free trial offer is available. In comparison, Xactimate pricing begins at $1740 per year, esti-mate pricing starts at a £1050 annual license fee, iScope pricing begins at $85 per month, and PowerClaim Estimator pricing starts at $1200 per year. They all have free trial offers except Xactimate.
• Customers/Industries: Simsol serves several players in the construction and insurance industries, such as insurance carriers, restoration contractors, independent catastrophe and public adjusting firms, etc. In comparison, all the top alternatives of Simsol target the same customer and industry base, i.e., contractors, insurance adjusters, etc. Also, esti-mate serves quantity surveyors, project managers, and contract managers.
• Functionality: Simsol is a comprehensive property estimating solution, and it has features including an intuitive scoping tool, predefined forms, and a cost database. Compared to its top alternatives, Simsol does not have an artificial intelligence estimate aid feature like Xactimate and a builder on-screen takeoff feature available on esti-mate. Also, Simsol has a native billing feature that PowerClaim Estimator does not offer.
• Popularity: Simsol was founded in 1987. Today, the software serves thousands of contractors and insurance adjusters. In comparison, PowerClaim Estimator was developed in 2016. Verisk, the vendor of Xactimate, is a leading provider of property estimating software, and esti-mate has been in the industry for over 30 years.
• Scalability: Simsol is a highly scalable property management solution for independent contractors and small, midsize, and large-scale organizations. In comparison, all the top alternatives of Simsol are equally scalable property estimating software.
• Support: Customers that use Simsol can find help through email and phone support channels, a knowledge base, and a FAQ section. Compared to its top alternatives, Simsol does not have a live chat support channel like Xactimate.