Compare VPO and Merlin Project - Mar 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Mar 05, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - VPO or Merlin Project?

VPO is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Merlin Project, and Merlin Project is rated higher (78/100) than VPO (76/100). Merlin Project offers users more features (8) than VPO (5). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Merlin Project!

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. ProjectWizards

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...

ProjectWizards: ProjectWizards was founded in 2001/2002 by Frank Blome, whose professional project management experience spans more than 15 years and companies of all sizes, from small IT shops to worldwide groups such as Bertelsman.The current ProjectWizards team encompasses professional project managers, software experts, Macintosh enthusiasts, trainers and part...

Who is more expensive? VPO or Merlin Project?

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 Merlin Project.

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. Merlin Project price starts at $17 per month , When comparing Merlin Project to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction software cost.

Bottom line: VPO cost is around the same cost of Merlin Project.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

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

Merlin Project: Document Management, Project Management, Resource Management, Forecasting, Budgeting & CPM.

Target customer size

VPO's typical customers include: Medium and large size businesses, and Merlin Project's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.

VPO

ITQlick rating
(4.1/5)

starts at $1,250 per month

VPO is an on-premise and on-cloud construction project management software for construction owners, managers, designers, and contractors. It has bidding, change orders, data management, customization, RFIs fea...

Categories: Construction, Capital Program Management, Construction Apps, Construction Project Scheduling.

Merlin Project

ITQlick rating
(4.7/5)

starts at $17 per month

Merlin Project is a cloud-based project management (PM) solution which is designed for project managers in businesses of all sizes across multiple industries. It was natively designed for iOS and macOS. Our ...

Categories: Budgeting & CPM, Document Management, Time and Attendance, Marketing, Campaign Management.

Compare specifications

VPO Specifications

ITQlick Score: 76/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 2/10 - low cost
Category: Construction -> VPO review
Company: The Simplex Group
Pricing: starts at $1,250 per month
Typical customers: Medium and large size businesses
Platforms: Desktop, Mobile, Cloud
Links: VPO review, VPO pricing, VPO alternatives

Compare features

VPO: 5 Features

Budget & Expense Management
Project Budgeting
Change Orders
Contract Management
RFIs/Submittals

Merlin Project: 8 Features

Document Management
Project Management
Resource Management
Forecasting
Budgeting & CPM
Lead Management
Campaign Management
Time Tracking
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
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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VPO
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
76/100
Pricing
3/10
License pricing
$1,250 per month
Functionality
19
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Merlin P...
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
78/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$17 per month
Functionality
21
Procore
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$667 per month
Functionality
33
PlanGrid
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$39 per user/month
Functionality
16
BuilderTREND
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
31

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