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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
Raken
Raken is a great way to keep track of the day to day work being done on the job site. It's especially good at keeping all members of the project on the same page and all updated with the most current information on the job. Photos help assist office personnel and Project Managers of the progress on the job site.

Verified User
Administrator in Information Technology
Construction Company, 201-500 employeesFeature Rating Comparison
Estimating
Project Estimator
5.2
Raken
5.5
Takeoff tools
Project Estimator
5.0
Raken
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Job costing
Project Estimator
2.0
Raken
5.5
Cost databases
Project Estimator
7.0
Raken
5.5
Cost calculator
Project Estimator
6.0
Raken
5.5
Bid creation
Project Estimator
6.0
Raken
—
Construction Project & Field Management
Project Estimator
—
Raken
7.5
Plan distribution & viewing
Project Estimator
—
Raken
6.4
Plan markups & sharing
Project Estimator
—
Raken
1.7
Issue tracking & punchlists
Project Estimator
—
Raken
8.0
Photo documentation
Project Estimator
—
Raken
9.7
Jobsite reports
Project Estimator
—
Raken
10.0
Document sharing
Project Estimator
—
Raken
8.6
Collaboration & approvals
Project Estimator
—
Raken
5.7
Mobile app
Project Estimator
—
Raken
9.9
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
Raken
- Automation
- Daily reports

Verified User
Employee in Product Management
Construction Company, 1-10 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
Raken
- I hear some feedback from our field team that occasionally the application is slow or crashes on their devices.

Verified User
Project Manager in Engineering
Construction Company, 201-500 employeesSupport Rating
Project Estimator
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Raken
Raken 8.6
Based on 4 answers
The customer service is excellent. They send webinar to watch and material to read to keep you informed.

Verified User
Analyst in Corporate
Construction Company, 11-50 employeesAlternatives 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
Raken

Verified User
Administrator in Information Technology
Construction Company, 201-500 employeesReturn 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
Raken
- Raken is improving communication from the field to the office.
- It's improving our daily job site documentation.
- It has improved our timesheet processes, and simplified them.
Project Manager
N&T Construction Co. Inc.Construction, 11-50 employees
Pricing Details
Project Estimator
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Raken
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No