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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Autodesk AEC Collection

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AThe AEC Collection provides a set of BIM and CAD tools supported by a cloud-based common data environment that facilitates project delivery from early-stage design through to construction. The bundle includes popular Autodesk tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, FormIT, and Navisworks Manage, with access to 12 integrated CAD and BIM tools.

    $435

    per month

    ConnectWise CPQ

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AConnectWise CPQ (formerly ConnectWise Sell, and Quosal) is the quote and proposal solution of the ConnectWise Suite. With ConnectWise Sell, users can create professional technology quotes and proposals that include rich product information, cover letters, and statements of work in minutes and automatically update their sales pipelines accordingly. The vendor says key benefits include: Save time creating IT quotes and proposals through automation …N/A
    Pricing
    Autodesk AEC CollectionConnectWise CPQ
    Editions & Modules
    AEC Collection - Monthly Subscription
    $435
    per month per user
    AEC Collection - Yearly Subscription
    $3,465
    per year per user
    AEC Collection - 3-Year Subscription
    $10,395
    3 years per user
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Autodesk AEC CollectionConnectWise CPQ
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Autodesk AEC CollectionConnectWise CPQ
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of Autodesk AEC Collection and ConnectWise CPQ
    Feature
    Autodesk AEC Collection
    9.4
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    ConnectWise CPQ
    -
    Ratings
    3D Modeling10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    2D Drafting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Parametric Design9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assembly Design10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    CPQ
    Comparison of CPQ features of Autodesk AEC Collection and ConnectWise CPQ
    Feature
    Autodesk AEC Collection
    -
    Ratings
    ConnectWise CPQ
    9.2
    44 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Quote sharing/sending00 Ratings10.044 Ratings
    Product configuration00 Ratings10.042 Ratings
    Configuration options00 Ratings10.042 Ratings
    Pricing rules00 Ratings7.743 Ratings
    Price adjustment00 Ratings10.044 Ratings
    Purchase history and open contracts00 Ratings10.038 Ratings
    Guided selling/Sales portal00 Ratings8.838 Ratings
    CPQ reporting & analytics00 Ratings6.035 Ratings
    CPQ-CRM integration00 Ratings10.041 Ratings
    Attachments to quotes00 Ratings10.041 Ratings
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    Score6.4 out of 10
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    Enterprises
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    Score7.6 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Autodesk AEC CollectionConnectWise CPQ
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    10.0
    (50 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    1.0
    (10 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.8
    (8 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.3
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.9
    (8 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (4 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Autodesk AEC CollectionConnectWise CPQ
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Autodesk
    If you are a commercial contractor or subcontractor, Autodesk AEC Collection, along with other Autodesk software is a must. There is no other way to design estimate and plan large construction. For residential construction, It may not be as necessary but it could still be useful if your primary construction projects are new builds rather than renovations.
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    ConnectWise
    The most powerful features are the fact that you can see when your clients have viewed your quote, and that it can pull in real-time information about the products you are selling. It is all online-based, so you can use it from anywhere which is a big advantage over other quoting tools that I have used. We don't use the procurement capabilities, but for quoting pricing and customer visibility it works fantastically.
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    Pros
    Autodesk
    • Collaboration with multiple users and
    • Software for Computer Assisted Design
    • Saving and Documentation of Plans and Blueprints
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    ConnectWise
    • ConnectWise Sell does an excellent job of neatly presenting quotes and proposals to the end user. There are multiple different options for the look and function of the quotes. There are also options for custom quote templates that are designed directly for your organization.
    • ConnectWise Sell does a reasonably good job of connecting to and working with Autotask. It took our organization about 6 months to figure out the correct way to flow from quote to invoice with our systems. Sell will easily pull in your customer information from Autotask into a quote and allow you to send the quote direct from your email.
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    Cons
    Autodesk
    • Revit is limited in its use for civil engineering and landscape architecture.
    • There are bugs due to the complex nature of the software.
    • Use of software requires the latest high-tech computers.
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    ConnectWise
    • I'd like to see ConnectWise Sell develop a more user-friendly environment for advanced form and template design that doesn't require developer skills or consulting engagements. in order for us to develop these forms makes us reliant on consultants. These engagements are worth the cost, but sometimes we just don't have time to wait for them to be delivered.
    • I'd like to see ConnectWise Sell automatically generate a quote for items such as warranties or services that are expiring in ConnectWise Manage. This would save us a tremendous amount of time preparing quotes.
    • I'd like to see a new version automatically created when changes are made to a quote with the ability to reverse or revert back to a particular version. Sometimes people make mistakes and delete or change something they shouldn't have. Or customers want a change to version 1 only to change their minds when you send them the updated one, and want to go back to the original one.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Autodesk
    I gave a rating of 10 because, thus far, Autodesk AEC Collection Seems to be on the leading edge for what is required for the construction planning, implementation, and continued of real-world assets. Autodesk has been a great benefit for our organization and has allowed us to continue to improve not only ourselves but the people we work with. We have been using Autodesk AEC Collection for a number of years and hope to continue for a long time coming.
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    ConnectWise
    We are in our 4th year with Quosal and fully expect to renew again and again. With their development of additional features such as the Order Porter, Visual Quoting and others, we see the adoption rates continuing to rise while making our time to quoted shorter and shorter. Quosal and ConnecWise's vision of automated quoting is an exciting frontier that we are very happy to be a part of
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    Usability
    Autodesk
    The software has a significant learning curve. You also must know and understand construction standards and codes. Each member of our BIM team has spent 10+ years in construction and has had years of software training. The software also requires powerful computers to render the models. Without a BIM focused gpu and processor, the software will seem less usable when in reality, the computer is not capable of running the software properly
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    ConnectWise
    Quosal is a very solid product with a LOT of functionality. Quosal has two main products that they offer, 'Quosal Sell' and 'Quosal Create.' If you are looking for an "out-of-the-box" or "ready to use" quoting software, I would recommend Quosal Sell. If you are interested exploring advanced functionality and integration or have a resource on staff willing to assume an "admin" role, I would highly recommend Quosal Create.
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    Performance
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    ConnectWise
    I dont think we use this tool to potential
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    Support Rating
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    ConnectWise
    Have to wait till 11pm EST time to get someone knowledgeable. That sucks truly. Almost half my day is gone. They need to provide premium support, where I can contact a "real" Quosal rep, anytime of the day or night 24/7
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    Implementation Rating
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    ConnectWise
    Great implementation, the Quosal team has a smart and well planned process to guide your team through the process. More importantly, they understand the challenges with change and user adoption.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Autodesk
    Other products that have been used include Civil Designer and Model Maker for civil services. Other products for structural designs include aq product called "SEDA" These products are not included in the listings.
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    ConnectWise
    When it comes to the quoting layout Sell gives you so many more customization options. The item inventory is also easier to maintain. Sell is by far the best selling module that I have used thus far and it has helped keep us more organized.
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    Scalability
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    ConnectWise
    Connectwise Sell is listening and building their software to fit the needs of their customers. Sell is consistently looking to us for feedback and making sure their product is working for us as partners/customers. We feel we are generally behind on getting to know their updates and software upgrades. They are a great vendor and wonderful corporation.
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    Return on Investment
    Autodesk
    • Positive impact on collaboration between disciplines.
    • Products are the industry standard, which allows for collaboration with other firms.
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    ConnectWise
    • Customer satisfaction improvement. It's an impressive and professional way to present information that our customers appreciate. They not only have a clear way of knowing exactly what is being proposed, but now have another method they can use to easily track and organize approved/ not-approved quotes.
    • Improved brand consistency. We have a reputable, trusted image that projects across our client portfolio (not to mention within our community) and this system helps to promote and maintain our transparency and professional image.
    • Following up and referencing past quotes is made easy and quickly, which has benefited us from a time-cost savings perspective.
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    ConnectWise CPQ Screenshots

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