Compare TurboBid and Clear Estimates - Jun 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jun 07, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - TurboBid or Clear Estimates?

Clear Estimates is more expensive to implement (TCO) than TurboBid, and TurboBid is rated higher (94/100) than Clear Estimates (84/100). TurboBid offers users more features (9) than Clear Estimates (6). 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. Clear Estimates

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...

Clear Estimates: Clear Estimates provides a web-based software tool for remodeling contractors that makes estimating costs and writing proposals for construction project fast, accurate, and pain-free. The company began as a father-son team in 2004 and has since grown to become the industry standard in the residential remodeling industry with thousands of active use...

Who is more expensive? TurboBid or Clear Estimates?

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 Clear Estimates.

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. Clear Estimates price starts at $59 per month , When comparing Clear Estimates to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction Estimating software cost.

Bottom line: TurboBid cost is around the same cost of Clear Estimates.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared TurboBid Vs. Clear Estimates 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.

Clear Estimates: Customizable Categories, Data Analysis Tools, Project Management, Billing & Invoicing, Change Orders.

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 Clear Estimates's target customer size include: Small businesses and start ups.



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.

Clear Estimates

ITQlick rating
(4.6/5)

starts at $59 per month

Clear Estimates is a construction estimating software for construction companies to create proposals and estimates, simplify estimating processes, and customize job templates.

Categories: Audit Management, Billing & Invoicing, Data Analysis Tools, Construction, Construction Apps.

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TurboBid: 9 Features

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

Clear Estimates: 6 Features

Customizable Categories
Data Analysis Tools
Project Management
Billing & Invoicing
Change Orders
Construction
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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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Clear Es...
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
84/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$59 per month
Functionality
16
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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