Shlomi Lavi /
May 17, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - TurboBid or STACK Takeoff & Estimating?
STACK Takeoff & Estimating is more expensive to implement (TCO) than TurboBid, and TurboBid is rated higher (94/100) than STACK Takeoff & Estimating (88/100). TurboBid offers users more features (9) than STACK Takeoff & Estimating (0). 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. STACK Construction Technologies
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.
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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...
Who is more expensive? TurboBid or STACK Estimating?
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 STACK Estimating.
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. STACK Estimating price starts at $1,999 per user/year , When comparing STACK Estimating 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 STACK Estimating.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared TurboBid Vs. STACK Takeoff & Estimating 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.
STACK Estimating: We are still working to collect the list of features for STACK Estimating.
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 STACK Estimating's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.