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

5.2

Redbooth

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Takeoff tools

5.0

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Job costing

2.0

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Cost databases

7.0

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Cost calculator

6.0

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Bid creation

6.0

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Project Estimator

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Redbooth

8.5

Task Management

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9.1

Resource Management

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8.7

Gantt Charts

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6.5

Scheduling

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8.8

Workflow Automation

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9.0

Team Collaboration

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9.7

Support for Agile Methodology

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9.0

Support for Waterfall Methodology

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9.4

Document Management

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8.2

Email integration

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8.8

Mobile Access

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8.8

Timesheet Tracking

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7.4

Change request and Case Management

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8.0

Budget and Expense Management

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7.0

Project Estimator

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Redbooth

7.6

Quotes/estimates

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8.0

Invoicing

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7.0

Project & financial reporting

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9.0

Integration with accounting software

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6.2

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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Creating a project group and then tasks within the project is easy and keeps things organized
Assigning tasks, due dates and tagging tasks makes relaying information a breeze
Uploading files, syncing files between dropbox, google drive and the computer is amazing
Having the Redbooth app on hand to alert me of finished projects, questions or comments is a time saver

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Brandon Loyche

Owner/Designer

Pulse Of ProphetsGraphic Design, 1-10 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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Time tracking and integrating time tracking with invoicing software would be amazing
The app sometimes does not alert or update properly or stops notifications even when I have them on
Integration of better chat features between members of the workspace or better slack integration

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Brandon Loyche

Owner/Designer

Pulse Of ProphetsGraphic Design, 1-10 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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We are able to track our time and hours a lot better now.
We get a clear view of what needs to be done every day and reoccurring tasks help a lot with our clients & retainers.

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Claire Tetteroo

Partner & Content Marketeer

Conversion CrewMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees

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