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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
simPRO
This software is great for the construction industry. Especially if you are doing in-home estimates. For example, it would be the best option in the industry, to my knowledge, for an HVAC, electrical service or plumbing business. They are always listening to their customers and evolving based on the customer's feedback and needs.
Project Manager
Sparrow ElectricConstruction, 11-50 employees
Feature Rating Comparison
Estimating
Project Estimator
5.2
simPRO
7.3
Takeoff tools
Project Estimator
5.0
simPRO
7.0
Job costing
Project Estimator
2.0
simPRO
9.0
Cost databases
Project Estimator
7.0
simPRO
7.0
Cost calculator
Project Estimator
6.0
simPRO
8.0
Bid creation
Project Estimator
6.0
simPRO
5.5
Construction Project & Field Management
Project Estimator
—
simPRO
7.5
Plan distribution & viewing
Project Estimator
—
simPRO
8.0
Plan markups & sharing
Project Estimator
—
simPRO
8.5
Issue tracking & punchlists
Project Estimator
—
simPRO
7.0
Photo documentation
Project Estimator
—
simPRO
8.5
Jobsite reports
Project Estimator
—
simPRO
8.5
Document sharing
Project Estimator
—
simPRO
9.0
Collaboration & approvals
Project Estimator
—
simPRO
7.0
As-built drawings
Project Estimator
—
simPRO
7.0
Mobile app
Project Estimator
—
simPRO
4.5
Submittal design and management
Project Estimator
—
simPRO
7.0
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
simPRO
- Billing: straight from a closed, complete job. Carries overall equipment, hours, takes one click to bill.
- simPRO retains notes on all emails; notes can be entered by anyone to track communication with clients.
CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
Proguard Protection Services Inc; Allied Security Group Inc.Security & Investigations, 11-50 employees
Cons
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
simPRO
- More options on the BI Reporting.
- Ability to customize views similar to Knack or Sales Force.
Project Manager
Sparrow ElectricConstruction, 11-50 employees
Support Rating
Project Estimator
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
simPRO
simPRO 9.0
Based on 2 answers
simPRO gives you the dedicated person you can email/call, they have chat, you can file a case, and they provide videos for pretty much everything. We can train on it via their videos; it's excellent.
CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
Proguard Protection Services Inc; Allied Security Group Inc.Security & Investigations, 11-50 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
simPRO
It is better than using Zendesk or trying to custom build a system. Zendesk and so many other tools are so focused on the sales aspect of things and don't give you enough back end options like job costing, inventory management, etc. It is the best tool I have used for solar project management thus far.
Project Manager
Sparrow ElectricConstruction, 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
simPRO
- simPRO is totally worth the investment
- It is end to end. The whole staff is trained on one program.
CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
Proguard Protection Services Inc; Allied Security Group Inc.Security & Investigations, 11-50 employees
Pricing Details
Project Estimator
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No