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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
Oracle Aconex
It seems that Oracle Aconex is particularly well suited for small to medium-sized businesses. For our company size, at least, Oracle Aconex is more than capable of providing all of the operation management needs that we could ever conceivably need. However, I can see how some of its flaws wouldn't work for a larger company.
SEO Analyst
BambooHRComputer Software, 201-500 employees
Feature Rating Comparison
Estimating
Project Estimator
5.2
Oracle Aconex
8.5
Takeoff tools
Project Estimator
5.0
Oracle Aconex
9.0
Job costing
Project Estimator
2.0
Oracle Aconex
8.4
Cost databases
Project Estimator
7.0
Oracle Aconex
8.6
Cost calculator
Project Estimator
6.0
Oracle Aconex
8.6
Bid creation
Project Estimator
6.0
Oracle Aconex
8.0
Construction Project & Field Management
Project Estimator
—
Oracle Aconex
8.3
Plan distribution & viewing
Project Estimator
—
Oracle Aconex
7.9
Plan markups & sharing
Project Estimator
—
Oracle Aconex
9.0
Issue tracking & punchlists
Project Estimator
—
Oracle Aconex
8.6
Photo documentation
Project Estimator
—
Oracle Aconex
8.1
Jobsite reports
Project Estimator
—
Oracle Aconex
8.4
Document sharing
Project Estimator
—
Oracle Aconex
9.4
RFI tools
Project Estimator
—
Oracle Aconex
8.9
Collaboration & approvals
Project Estimator
—
Oracle Aconex
8.2
As-built drawings
Project Estimator
—
Oracle Aconex
8.3
Mobile app
Project Estimator
—
Oracle Aconex
7.1
Submittal design and management
Project Estimator
—
Oracle Aconex
8.0
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
Oracle Aconex
- Anything can be easily managed from any mobile device, no matter if it is iPhone or Android.
- It is a self sufficient platform incorporating cost and schedule with drawings and construction models.
- It allows us to create digital operation and maintenance manuals necessary for seamless handover.

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Information Technology and Services Company, 10,001+ employeesCons
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
Oracle Aconex
- Mail close out features.
- Document searching.
- Document selection for transmittal.

Verified User
Administrator in Engineering
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Company, 11-50 employeesSupport Rating
Project Estimator
No score
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Oracle Aconex
Oracle Aconex 9.0
Based on 4 answers
We're delighted with Oracle Aconex's functionality, UX, capabilities, and feature offerings. The only thing that keeps us from giving it a perfect 10/10 is the price. There are other options out there that won't burn as deep of a hole in your pocket, but then again, you get what you pay for.
SEO Analyst
BambooHRComputer Software, 201-500 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
Oracle Aconex
I am currently using file sharing such as Egnyte and ShareFile which are useful but don't have much of a transmittal or inmail functionality so I can't really speak to other products in the same league as Aconex. I don't typically like proprietary contractor solutions due to their non-neutrality and embedded agendas, which often are not consistent with the owner's interests.
Principal
International Project SolutionsReal Estate, 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
Oracle Aconex
- Increased accountability for all tracked areas within the platform is very beneficial in our case.
- A visible increase in process management quality could be noticed.

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Information Technology and Services Company, 10,001+ employeesScreenshots
Pricing Details
Project Estimator
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Oracle Aconex
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No