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ActiveCollab
Scenarios where ActiveCollab works well1) ActiveCollab works well for small teams specifically T&M teams.Its invoicing feature is unique & can make your life easy.2) It is very easy to use & posses good range of filters like on the task list, we can drag/drop tasks, Filter by assignee's,
tasks lists, due dates, or completed tasks. 3) It has some simple but awesome features like when you're in
the middle of writing something i.e a comment on story and get interrupted,
it retains what you wrote.4) It allows you to tag team members in threads of comments to grab their attention, its really needed when teams are distributed. Thus helping team members to collaborate easily & stay on same page.5) It integrates pretty well with other web apps like quickbooks , Slack, Trello, HubSpot, Zapier etcScenarios where ActiveCollab did not work well1) Tasks can not have multiple assignee's here so if two members are working on same task it did not allow you to reflect that.2) Sorting capability is not their under invoicing3) It did not work well for larger teams4) Search option is not very detailed & you may end up wasting lot of time searching one particular bug or issue.
tasks lists, due dates, or completed tasks. 3) It has some simple but awesome features like when you're in
the middle of writing something i.e a comment on story and get interrupted,
it retains what you wrote.4) It allows you to tag team members in threads of comments to grab their attention, its really needed when teams are distributed. Thus helping team members to collaborate easily & stay on same page.5) It integrates pretty well with other web apps like quickbooks , Slack, Trello, HubSpot, Zapier etcScenarios where ActiveCollab did not work well1) Tasks can not have multiple assignee's here so if two members are working on same task it did not allow you to reflect that.2) Sorting capability is not their under invoicing3) It did not work well for larger teams4) Search option is not very detailed & you may end up wasting lot of time searching one particular bug or issue.
Enterprise Agile Coach
Tata Consultancy ServicesInformation Technology and Services, 10,001+ employees
e-Builder
Well suited for the owner's side of managing multiple projects as it allows for all aspects of a project from development to closeout to be managed on one platform. Not as appropriate for a general contractor as there is better software out there. e-Builder's app is not as effective as others.

Verified User
Project Manager in Other
Architecture & Planning Company, 11-50 employeesFeature Rating Comparison
Project Management
ActiveCollab
7.4
e-Builder
—
Task Management
ActiveCollab
9.3
e-Builder
—
Resource Management
ActiveCollab
7.5
e-Builder
—
Gantt Charts
ActiveCollab
6.1
e-Builder
—
Scheduling
ActiveCollab
6.5
e-Builder
—
Workflow Automation
ActiveCollab
7.0
e-Builder
—
Team Collaboration
ActiveCollab
8.6
e-Builder
—
Support for Agile Methodology
ActiveCollab
6.7
e-Builder
—
Support for Waterfall Methodology
ActiveCollab
7.0
e-Builder
—
Document Management
ActiveCollab
9.0
e-Builder
—
Email integration
ActiveCollab
8.0
e-Builder
—
Mobile Access
ActiveCollab
6.8
e-Builder
—
Timesheet Tracking
ActiveCollab
8.5
e-Builder
—
Change request and Case Management
ActiveCollab
5.3
e-Builder
—
Budget and Expense Management
ActiveCollab
7.0
e-Builder
—
Professional Services Automation
ActiveCollab
6.2
e-Builder
—
Quotes/estimates
ActiveCollab
5.7
e-Builder
—
Invoicing
ActiveCollab
6.5
e-Builder
—
Project & financial reporting
ActiveCollab
7.7
e-Builder
—
Integration with accounting software
ActiveCollab
5.0
e-Builder
—
Construction Productivity
ActiveCollab
—
e-Builder
7.6
Plan distribution & viewing
ActiveCollab
—
e-Builder
6.9
Plan markups & sharing
ActiveCollab
—
e-Builder
8.1
Issue tracking & punchlists
ActiveCollab
—
e-Builder
8.3
Photo documentation
ActiveCollab
—
e-Builder
8.0
Jobsite reports
ActiveCollab
—
e-Builder
8.3
Document sharing
ActiveCollab
—
e-Builder
9.0
RFI tools
ActiveCollab
—
e-Builder
8.0
Collaboration & approvals
ActiveCollab
—
e-Builder
8.8
As-built drawings
ActiveCollab
—
e-Builder
7.2
Mobile app
ActiveCollab
—
e-Builder
3.9
Pros
- Great for project and task assignments, project workflow and communications.
- Solid web-based platform that doesn't require software downloads, also includes great mobile platform.
- Great reporting tools for managing billing, estimating, project workflow and other essential project details.
- Allows for both the agency and its clients to interact on a single platform using role-specific permissions.
Digital Marketing Director
LGD CommunicationsMarketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees
- Centralizes data and makes it easily accessible. Being able to drag and drop files into their respective folders saves time uploading and searching for them down the road.
- Streamlines change order process and allows users a more transparent way to track.
- Allows users to update project schedule for not only project tracking but for billings.

Verified User
Project Manager in Other
Architecture & Planning Company, 11-50 employeesCons
- It is confusing when a review is made, before buying the product.
- It lacks animation and pleasant forms for the user.
- Does not allow effective communication when activities are reported. Since it does not provide a direct message chat.
- The reports that are generated are basic, they do not have personalization characteristics.
Consultor ADF
Innova4JProgram Development, 201-500 employees
- Not sure if it is an e-Builder issue or client issue, but when we invoice and it gets kicked back, it can be difficult to identify and correct the problem.
- Uploading RFIs and COs can be a challenge.

Verified User
Project Manager in Other
Architecture & Planning Company, 11-50 employeesLikelihood to Renew
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e-Builder9.0
Based on 1 answer
Because again, one of our biggest clients entrusts E-builder to work with their systems. And its functions work for us as well.
Executive Coordinator / Accountant
Total Systems Commissioning (TSCx)Construction, 1-10 employees
Usability
No score
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e-Builder9.0
Based on 1 answer
Simple, because have a used it for the past two years, so i'm very familiar with the particular aspects of its program that I need to accomplish my tasks.
Executive Coordinator / Accountant
Total Systems Commissioning (TSCx)Construction, 1-10 employees
Support
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
e-Builder10.0
Based on 1 answer
Again, because our technical support is great. He doesn't always answer the phone but he definitely responds to emails fairly quickly. In addition, I like that he actually resolves an issue and I have yet to encounter the same issue twice. Actually, I haven't encountered many issues at all in the two years I have used the software.
Executive Coordinator / Accountant
Total Systems Commissioning (TSCx)Construction, 1-10 employees
Implementation
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No answers yet
No answers on this topic
e-Builder10.0
Based on 1 answer
1. Set up the time to get training on the sytem before you go all in.
2. Listen, ask questions and actually practice using the tools and features while in class. It helps tremendously with becoming comfortable and remembering how things work.
3. Don't be afraid to mess up. They are helpful and will help resolve your issue in a timely manner
Executive Coordinator / Accountant
Total Systems Commissioning (TSCx)Construction, 1-10 employees
Alternatives Considered
Certainly, each of them has a particular advantage, which in the end makes it unique. ActiveCollab also belongs to a group of platforms created to be represented in particular, its way of project management is superior to JIRA or Trello. With this software, the work is more controlled and organized.
Consultor ADF
Innova4JProgram Development, 201-500 employees
Procore is much more user friendly and better for project management however there are features in e-Builder that I do not have access to that probably make it more attractive for owners as they deal with financial management of projects.

Verified User
Project Manager in Other
Architecture & Planning Company, 11-50 employeesReturn on Investment
- ActiveCollab allowed me to get rid of spreadsheets and physical reports that always take away a lot of time.
- The automation of the management processes of the company is fantastic thanks to ActiveCollab.
- The whole team has focused more on the execution of its activities.
Consultor ADF
Innova4JProgram Development, 201-500 employees
- Has added extra steps to processes that were previously easier. And I work for a university that complicates everything
- Has more than cut in half the time it takes to generate reports about project status
- Has made project management more efficient
Project Coordinator
Cornell UniversityHigher Education, 10,001+ employees
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Pricing Details
ActiveCollab
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
Optional
$6.25*
1. per member, per month, annual billing
ActiveCollab Editions & Modules
ActiveCollab
On-premise Edition
Self-Hosted Plan
$9991
1. license
SaaS Edition
Member annually
6.251
Addition - Get Paid Bundle Annually
$21
Addition - Get Paid Bundle Monthly
2.52
Member monthly
$72
1. per member, per month, annual billing
2. per member, per month, monthly billing
Additional Pricing Details
—e-Builder
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
Required
e-Builder Editions & Modules
e-Builder
—