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Likelihood to Recommend
Project Estimator
If you are considering purchasing this (very expensive) software, there is a 100% chance you are doing so because you have been awarded a Government contract that dictates you use 4Clicks Project Estimator. There are plenty of easier to use estimating packages out in the world, but you can't use any of them if you have a contract that requires 4Clicks.
General Manager
Infinite Energy Construction, incConstruction, 51-200 employees
Cosential
Great for medium and large construction companies that have a specific salesforce.
Vice-President - Marketing
WIELANDConstruction, 51-200 employees
Feature Rating Comparison
Estimating
Project Estimator
5.2
Cosential
—
Takeoff tools
Project Estimator
5.0
Cosential
—
Job costing
Project Estimator
2.0
Cosential
—
Cost databases
Project Estimator
7.0
Cosential
—
Cost calculator
Project Estimator
6.0
Cosential
—
Bid creation
Project Estimator
6.0
Cosential
—
Sales Force Automation
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
8.7
Customer data management / contact management
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
10.0
Workflow management
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
6.0
Territory management
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
9.0
Opportunity management
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
10.0
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
10.0
Interaction tracking
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
9.0
Channel / partner relationship management
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
7.0
Marketing Automation
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
7.5
Lead management
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
10.0
Email marketing
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
5.0
CRM Project Management
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
8.0
Task management
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
7.0
Reporting
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
9.0
CRM Reporting & Analytics
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
8.7
Forecasting
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
6.0
Pipeline visualization
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
10.0
Customizable reports
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
10.0
Customization
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
7.5
Custom fields
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
9.0
Custom objects
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
6.0
Security
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
10.0
Single sign-on capability
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
10.0
Role-based user permissions
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
10.0
Social CRM
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
5.0
Social data
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
5.0
Social engagement
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
5.0
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
5.0
Marketing automation
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
5.0
Platform
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
7.0
Mobile access
Project Estimator
—
Cosential
7.0
Pros
Project Estimator
- The estimates it produces are simple and easy to follow. The formatting is good.
- The tech support provided is very attentive.
General Manager
Infinite Energy Construction, incConstruction, 51-200 employees
Cosential
- Inputting of companies and leads who may become prospects.
- Creating specific opportunities for construction projects.
- Tracking opportunities through the entire sales cycle.
- Inputting detailed notes and activity by the Sales team.
Vice-President - Marketing
WIELANDConstruction, 51-200 employees
Cons
Project Estimator
- The software feels 20 years old. It has not kept up with modern times, and practically functions like an old DOS program.
- Clunky interface, arcane commands.
- Even their training info focuses on hotkeys like this is 1995. Even though I am of an age to remember computers in 1995, the younger generations of managers/estimators are not. It is time to bring the software into the new century!
General Manager
Infinite Energy Construction, incConstruction, 51-200 employees
Cosential
- The open software is somewhat difficult to master as an administrator.
- Report writing could be more intuitive.
- The company seems to cater to larger users.
Vice-President - Marketing
WIELANDConstruction, 51-200 employees
Usability
Project Estimator
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Cosential
Cosential 8.0
Based on 1 answer
Cosential is very intuitive for the AEC industry and has the ability to be customized for your specific needs. The reports are especially helpful, with good visual dashboards.
Vice-President - Marketing
WIELANDConstruction, 51-200 employees
Support Rating
Project Estimator
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Cosential
Cosential 8.0
Based on 1 answer
My original trainer / implementation specialist was fantastic. That relationship has continued, even though I have been officially handed off to the customer service side. The customer service side seems to have higher turnover than normal, but in general they are also very supportive, although not as responsive as I might like.
Vice-President - Marketing
WIELANDConstruction, 51-200 employees
Alternatives Considered
Project Estimator
WinEst uses much the same database (RS Means/Gordion type) and has a similar interface. It is a bit cheaper.
General Manager
Infinite Energy Construction, incConstruction, 51-200 employees
Cosential
Cosential is specific to the A/E industry and is the most intuitive software we found for construction.
Vice-President - Marketing
WIELANDConstruction, 51-200 employees
Return on Investment
Project Estimator
- As stated before, if you are buying this software, it is because you have a contract forcing you to. While it does work, it is clunky, awkward, and very expensive.
- The price of the software and databases has always been high, but with the fairly recent acquisition of 4Clicks by Gordion (who also bought RS Means for their databases), there is literally no competition. Prices will continue to be very high, with no check on how high they can go.
- Again, can't fault 4Clicks tech support, as I think it is the best in the industry. They know their product and they respond to issues immediately. Considering what we spend a year for this product, however, you would expect nothing less.
General Manager
Infinite Energy Construction, incConstruction, 51-200 employees
Cosential
- Allowed for common tracking by business developers in different regions.
- Helped us quantify effort.
- Provides great reports for management.
Vice-President - Marketing
WIELANDConstruction, 51-200 employees
Pricing Details
Project Estimator
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Cosential
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No