Project Estimator vs Redbooth

Likelihood to Recommend

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.

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Tim Corbett

General Manager

Infinite Energy Construction, incConstruction, 51-200 employees

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Redbooth is fantastic for freelance artists, small businesses, or even larger companies. It's versatile and can handle and help you stay organized. IT has replaced most every other tool we use to stay up to date on projects, keep track of tasks, and use it for a proofing space. It may not be good if you aren't a freelancer or someone who has many tasks to complete. It seems best when there's at least 2 people in the company.

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Brandon Loyche

Owner/Designer

Pulse Of ProphetsGraphic Design, 1-10 employees

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Feature Rating Comparison

Project Estimator

Redbooth

Takeoff tools

Job costing

Cost databases

Cost calculator

Bid creation

Project Estimator

Redbooth

Task Management

Resource Management

Gantt Charts

Scheduling

Workflow Automation

Team Collaboration

Support for Agile Methodology

Support for Waterfall Methodology

Document Management

Email integration

Mobile Access

Timesheet Tracking

Change request and Case Management

Budget and Expense Management

Project Estimator

Redbooth

Quotes/estimates

Invoicing

Project & financial reporting

Integration with accounting software

Pros

The estimates it produces are simple and easy to follow. The formatting is good.
The tech support provided is very attentive.

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Tim Corbett

General Manager

Infinite Energy Construction, incConstruction, 51-200 employees

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Desktop sharing.
Good audio and video quality.

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Jeremy Lunnen

Leadership Development Programs Manager

Qualfon/Center PartnersOutsourcing/Offshoring, 10,001+ employees

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Cons

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!

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Tim Corbett

General Manager

Infinite Energy Construction, incConstruction, 51-200 employees

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It is not an application to store large amounts of documentation.
Having a lot of information can make it cumbersome to get some tasks.
It's a tool created for fast management and communication. At the moment, when accumulating tasks, it can be a total mess.

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Ronald Melendez

Consultor Senior Front-End Javascript

SOAINTComputer Software, 51-200 employees

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Support Rating

No score

No answers yet

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Redbooth 10.0

Based on 1 answer

I’ve never actually used their support - I think that in and of itself says something about the product.

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Jeremy Lunnen

Leadership Development Programs Manager

Qualfon/Center PartnersOutsourcing/Offshoring, 10,001+ employees

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Alternatives Considered

WinEst uses much the same database (RS Means/Gordion type) and has a similar interface. It is a bit cheaper.

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Tim Corbett

General Manager

Infinite Energy Construction, incConstruction, 51-200 employees

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The overall interface, hour tracking, Gantt charts and integrations with Google Drive make Redbooth the best choice for our company.

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Claire Tetteroo

Partner & Content Marketeer

Conversion CrewMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees

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Return on Investment

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.

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Tim Corbett

General Manager

Infinite Energy Construction, incConstruction, 51-200 employees

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Saves times of having to sort through email.

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Deepak Gupta

Head Of Marketing Operations

QuantumComputer Software, 201-500 employees

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

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Rating Summary

Project Estimator

Redbooth

Project Estimator

Redbooth