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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
Redmine
Redmine is a perfect solution for businesses that are looking for a FREE and open source solution for project management. It is great for teams that are managing numerous tasks or projects at one time. Redmine is easy to set up and is fairly self-explanatory for anyone who is semi tech-savvy.

Verified User
Partner in Corporate
Information Technology and Services Company, 1-10 employeesFeature Rating Comparison
Estimating
Project Estimator
5.2
Redmine
—
Takeoff tools
Project Estimator
5.0
Redmine
—
Job costing
Project Estimator
2.0
Redmine
—
Cost databases
Project Estimator
7.0
Redmine
—
Cost calculator
Project Estimator
6.0
Redmine
—
Bid creation
Project Estimator
6.0
Redmine
—
Project Management
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
7.9
Task Management
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
9.4
Resource Management
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
7.5
Gantt Charts
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
8.4
Scheduling
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
8.4
Workflow Automation
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
5.7
Team Collaboration
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
7.4
Support for Agile Methodology
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
7.2
Support for Waterfall Methodology
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
8.1
Document Management
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
8.8
Email integration
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
9.0
Mobile Access
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
6.3
Timesheet Tracking
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
7.7
Change request and Case Management
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
8.5
Budget and Expense Management
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
8.3
Professional Services Automation
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
7.5
Quotes/estimates
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
7.2
Invoicing
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
7.8
Project & financial reporting
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
7.0
Integration with accounting software
Project Estimator
—
Redmine
7.9
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
Redmine
- Issue Tracker - Redmine allows in-depth issue tracking complete with workflows and customization.
- Release Tracker - Redmine allows releases to be tracked by milestones, collecting relevant issues in each milestone.
- Agile Management - With a few free or low-cost add-ons, Redmine becomes a great tool for Agile project management

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Financial Services Company, 11-50 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
Redmine
- The design and user-interface are a little outdated. It looks like a product that was designed ten years ago and doesn't have a polished look and feel like newer apps have.
- It's not particularly designed to support agile-based project management methodologies such as Scrum.
Senior Web Application Developer
City of PortlandGovernment Administration, 5001-10,000 employees
Usability
Project Estimator
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Redmine
Redmine 8.0
Based on 1 answer
Redmine is a great product to have in an organization. It's extremely flexible, costs much less to maintain than other alternatives, and as a tool, it is relatively fast to get experienced with. The primary advantages of working with Redmine are: flexible platform, API, open-source and highly configurable, stability.
Researcher
Instituto de TelecomunicaçõesTelecommunications, 501-1000 employees
Support Rating
Project Estimator
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Redmine
Redmine 6.9
Based on 3 answers
Redmine is free, easy to use and it's everything you could want in a free project management program. The fact that it has wiki integration and that it can track on such a granular level is amazing. Assigning tasks to other users, such as our development team, is fantastic and ensures we are always up-to-date on where we are what - on what projects.

Verified User
Partner in Corporate
Information Technology and Services Company, 1-10 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
Redmine
Basecamp was very busy and seemed more into the "wow" factor than into being an efficient tool. Redmine has none of the characters or kid-like appearance of Basecamp's model. I found Basecamp to be too cluttered in views and its interactions confusing, making it difficult to find where centrally kept information was.
Redmine has a straightforward no-nonsense default UI, though you can change it how you like of course. The views were designed for simplicity and thinking of the least amount of steps to get to one goal instead of trying to make a pleasing color palette that was overstimulating. I think Basecamp is more geared towards the "chat" aspect whereas Redmine is good for the larger overview of a project.
Project Manager for Software Development
CTI Solutions IncComputer Software, 11-50 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
Redmine
- Positive: Redmine's initial impact is minimal: in terms of Dollars-the cost of acquisition is the price you pay for Electricity, Internet bandwidth and hardware
- Redmine's REAL cost is time and knowledge: You will need a Linux expert to implement Redmine.
- Readmine's configuration is also Time intensive, and it's better to augment your current staff, or hire someone directly to implement your Redmine configuration changes.

Verified User
Consultant in Corporate
Computer & Network Security Company, 1-10 employeesPricing Details
Project Estimator
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Redmine
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No