AccuLynx vs. ECI MarkSystems

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AccuLynx
Score 9.1 out of 10
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A production management software that helps roofing and exterior contractors manage their sales pipeline, create roofing estimates, schedules, oversee production, order materials and better understand the performance of their business. The roofing CRM specifically supports working in the Insurance Restoration, Retail Roofing, Residential Roofing, and Commercial Roofing industries. AccuLynx provides integrations with the most trusted names in the industry.N/A
ECI MarkSystems
Score 9.4 out of 10
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An end-to-end residential construction management software that links all platforms from prospect to warranty and offers a unified view of projects. It is designed and constructed for production and semi-custom home builders to manage all phases of new residential construction from prospecting to warranty.N/A
Pricing
AccuLynxECI MarkSystems
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AccuLynxECI MarkSystems
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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AccuLynxECI MarkSystems
Features
AccuLynxECI MarkSystems
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
AccuLynx
7.6
8 Ratings
0% above category average
ECI MarkSystems
9.6
1 Ratings
24% above category average
Plan distribution & viewing7.25 Ratings00 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing7.25 Ratings00 Ratings
Photo documentation8.18 Ratings00 Ratings
Document sharing8.28 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals7.77 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Mobile app7.58 Ratings10.01 Ratings
As-built drawings00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Submittal design and management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Checklists00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Specifications00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Change orders00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
AccuLynx
8.1
8 Ratings
3% above category average
ECI MarkSystems
10.0
1 Ratings
24% above category average
Takeoff tools8.17 Ratings00 Ratings
Job costing8.27 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Cost calculator8.17 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Cost databases00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Bid creation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
AccuLynx
-
Ratings
ECI MarkSystems
8.5
1 Ratings
8% above category average
Dashboards00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Data exportability00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
AccuLynxECI MarkSystems
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
(8 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.2
(5 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
AccuLynxECI MarkSystems
Likelihood to Recommend
AccuLynx
When you want to track your quotes that have gone out to customers so that you can follow up on them, this system makes it way easier to do that. It also makes it way easier to track invoice dates. One area that it is less appropriate is for detailed big public bids where a traditional estimate template is not appropriate.
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ECI Software Solutions
Out of all the software I have been exposed to, ECI MarkSystems really is the most user friendly for not only the builder but for trade partners as well.
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Pros
AccuLynx
  • Estimating.
  • Customer Management.
  • Scheduling Material Delivery/Orders & Labor.
  • Tracking job profitability.
  • Invoicing.
  • Reporting.
  • Access everything from anywhere via app, etc. in real time.
  • Entire company can communicate with each other.
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ECI Software Solutions
  • ECI MarkSystems
  • ITK
  • Insearch
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Cons
AccuLynx
  • Pricing in the database for each item is done manually due to the merger of two large suppliers nationally who decided to write their own database and estimating program and disconnect themselves from AccuLynx that had the ability to automatically update pricing. I feel that was a huge mistake on the part of the supplier. AccuLynx is trying to rectify that relationship.
  • It's unfortunate that the only calendaring option is Google Calendar. We are very tied to Outlook which we feel is more user-friendly and we know it well.
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ECI Software Solutions
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Likelihood to Renew
AccuLynx
Until someone shows me something more efficient or has features that are more streamlined and time is saved by all then I am all ears and ready to listen to that presentation. I wouldn't care at this point if I had to abandon QB if the system had it's own integrated accounting system otherwise it has to be able to do all and more of the features of QB and the CRM side also has to have/do more than AccuLynx features.
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ECI Software Solutions
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Usability
AccuLynx
Very versatile and allows for other people to complete things and someone else to still look at and approve if needed. Great communication ability internally and with customers and with that being the case is a tremendous asset with documentation also. Really a well rounded tool that allows you to do everything needed for a job in one place and have the records to show what was done by whom and when.
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ECI Software Solutions
For our particular organization, we are semi-custom, which can make things a little more complex but we have almost always been able to find a solution due to its flexibility.
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Support Rating
AccuLynx
They can always improve and we are very successful when calling support. I would suggest they keep their support technicians available later for the west coast contractors who need help at the end of the day. We've come to know many of the techs because we call to offer suggestions but there's a process for us to follow for that.
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ECI Software Solutions
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Alternatives Considered
AccuLynx
AccuLynx has met our needs more than our previous CRM program. ALX is user-friendly which is super nice when training new employees, compared to our previous program which then seemed very outdated.
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ECI Software Solutions
I haven't used any other tools, but I can say that ECI BuildTools has been great for our organization.
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Return on Investment
AccuLynx
  • I am have had a hard time justifying AccuLynx since I am a small business. I hate all the add ons. I do not appreciate that all the good tools cost extra money on top of my monthly payment.
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ECI Software Solutions
  • Setting up the system as intended over the last few years has make workload much better, VPOs have been significantly reduced, etc.
  • We have greatly reduced the amount of options, but implementing replacement options.
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