Compare TurboBid and Carlson Takeoff - Mar 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Mar 25, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - TurboBid or Carlson Takeoff?

Carlson Takeoff is more expensive to implement (TCO) than TurboBid, and TurboBid is rated higher (94/100) than Carlson Takeoff (75/100). TurboBid offers users more features (9) than Carlson Takeoff (1). There is a clear winner in this case and it is TurboBid!

Looking for the right Construction Estimating 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:

Advanced Electrical Technologies Vs. Carlson

Advanced Electrical Technologies: TurboBid is the only estimating software program on the market that allows you to estimate all types of work such as new residential construction, commercial, industrial, multi-family, remodeling, service work, flat rate, etc. Regardless of the type of work you currently do, you should be prepared for whatever opportunities come your way. If you...

Carlson : Founded in 1983, Carlson Software specializes in CAD design software, field data collection, and machine control products for the land surveying, civil engineering, construction, and mining industries worldwide, providing one-source technology solutions from data collection to design to construction. Carlson Software’s renowned dedication to custom...

Who is more expensive? TurboBid or Carlson Takeoff Software?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction Estimating 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 TurboBid and Carlson Takeoff Software.

TurboBid price starts at $99 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 TurboBid is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction Estimating software. Carlson Takeoff Software price starts at $7,500 per license , When comparing Carlson Takeoff Software to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Construction Estimating software cost.

Bottom line: Carlson Takeoff Software is more expensive than TurboBid.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared TurboBid Vs. Carlson Takeoff based on some of the most important and required Construction Estimating features.

TurboBid: Bid Comparison, Bidding, Change Orders, Cost Management, Document Management, Equipment Management, Facility Management, Punch List.

Carlson Takeoff Software: Construction.

Target customer size

TurboBid is best for several businesses in the marketing industry, and other industries including production home building, custom home building, engineering firms and general contractors. and Carlson Takeoff Software's target customer size include: SMBs.



TurboBid

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $99 per month

TurboBid is an estimating software program that allows clients to estimate all kinds of work such as service work, new residential construction, remodeling, commercial, multi-family, industrial, and flat rate. ...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Estimating.

Carlson Takeoff

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $7,500 per license

Carlson Takeoff Software is a fast growing cloud-based Construction software, it is designed to support small and medium size construction business. Carlson Takeoff Software received a rating of 4.5 from ITQlic...

Categories: Construction, Construction Estimating, Earthwork Estimating, Takeoff, Electronic Statements.

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TurboBid: 9 Features

Bid Comparison
Bidding
Change Orders
Cost Management
Document Management
Equipment Management
Facility Management
Punch List
Scheduling

Carlson Takeoff Software: 1 Features

Construction
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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TurboBid
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
12
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Carlson ...
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
75/100
Pricing
7.2/10
License pricing
$7,500 per license
Functionality
6
Fast Tra...
ITQlick rating
3.4/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
3.4/10
License pricing
$295 per license
Functionality
3
BIDBUILDER
ITQlick rating
3.6/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$75 per month
Functionality
3
Craftsma...
ITQlick rating
3.2/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
5/10
License pricing
$78.50 per license
Functionality
3

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.