Compare VPO and CMIS - Mar 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - VPO or CMIS?

CMIS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than VPO, and VPO is rated higher (76/100) than CMIS (75/100). CMIS offers users more features (9) than VPO (5).

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:

The Simplex Group Vs. Eclectus (ECL Software) Inc.

The Simplex Group: Since 1984, we've delivered technology solutions that support successful program and project management. As both an Oracle partner and a Microsoft partner, Simplex is uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive advice and guidance for successful collaborative project management. Web-based Collaboration, Oracle Primavera® and Microsoft® Solutions, S...

Eclectus (ECL Software) Inc.: Eclectus, Inc. (dba ECL Software) develops award-winning risk mitigation solutions for all aspects of the Construction Industry. Incorporated in 1994 ECL has continued to provide solutions with a “Just Do It Once” approach. Having won awards for both it’s Contracting and Banking solutions, ECL has developed the reputation of quality, flexibility, a...

Who is more expensive? VPO or CMIS?

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 VPO and CMIS.

VPO price starts at $1,250 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 VPO is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software. CMIS price starts at $3,500 per license , When comparing CMIS to its competitors, the software is rated 8 - higher than the average Construction software cost.

Bottom line: CMIS is more expensive than VPO.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared VPO Vs. CMIS based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

VPO: Budget & Expense Management, Project Budgeting, Change Orders, Contract Management, RFIs/Submittals.

CMIS: Accounting Management, Bidding, Contract Management, Cost Management, Document Management.

Target customer size

VPO's typical customers include: Medium and large size businesses, ECL Software CMIS is suitable for construction industries that are looking for a single solution to manage their projects, logs and contacts.