Benchmark Estimating Software vs. Sage Estimating

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Benchmark Estimating Software
Score 10.0 out of 10
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Benchmark Estimating in Redfern offers an Estimating Software package that aims to streamline and simplify estimating processes, and improve the consistency and accuracy of pricing. It is used globally for project types including Asphalt, Civil Construction, Construction, Facilities Maintenance, Landscaping, Manufacturing, Mining, Road, Water & Sewer, by private enterprise, public authorities and small to medium businesses.N/A
Sage Estimating
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
N/AN/A
Pricing
Benchmark Estimating SoftwareSage Estimating
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Benchmark Estimating SoftwareSage Estimating
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
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Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
Benchmark Estimating Software
6.5
2 Ratings
13% below category average
Sage Estimating
-
Ratings
Mobile app6.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
Benchmark Estimating Software
8.6
2 Ratings
13% above category average
Sage Estimating
-
Ratings
Takeoff tools7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Job costing7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost databases9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost calculator9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Bid creation9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Benchmark Estimating SoftwareSage Estimating
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(2 ratings)
7.0
(4 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.5
(2 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Benchmark Estimating SoftwareSage Estimating
Likelihood to Recommend
Benchmark Global Pty Ltd
I have used it for bulk earthworks, for roadworks, stormwater drainage, sewer reticulation, water reticulation, and associated works. It's easy to use a process called subcontractor manager to get multiple sub-contractor prices into your estimate for quick comparison, then pick the one that you really want to use in the estimate. It also has a process called auto allocation which can almost fully automate your estimating process, bringing in Items from the library that match the items in your bid. Haven't found a scenario that it's less appropriate, it all comes down to how detailed you set up your initial item library and resource library.
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Sage
Sage Estimating was initially created for the construction industry and many of its current users use it to estimate buildings, but it has adapted quite well for the oil and gas industry. If the user is willing to invest the time and energy to develop and maintain their database, I can see it working for any industry. It is very easy to adjust and adapt the database as estimating methods and project designs change. As an example, our accounting department sometimes changes the way projects are reporting in our accounting software. Because I can go through our 9000 line item database in a couple of days, I am always ahead of the curve and can report my estimates in the format they require.
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Pros
Benchmark Global Pty Ltd
  • Progress Claims
  • Standard quotes
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Sage
  • Same format Spreadsheet
  • Ability to adjust by percentages
  • Ability to separate phases into categories
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Cons
Benchmark Global Pty Ltd
  • I haven't found anything yet. Benchmark is constantly evolving and adding new processes, I believe it keeps up to date with what it's users want.
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Sage
  • The program has a fairly antiquated user interface such that someone working in it may not feel like they are working with advanced software.
  • Sage Estimating has absolutely no remote access capability outside running it in a Citrix/RDP environment so users have to be using a fat/full client vs. any hopes of access on a mobile device.
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Likelihood to Renew
Benchmark Global Pty Ltd
No answers on this topic
Sage
It is a good product and meets all of our needs
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Support Rating
Benchmark Global Pty Ltd
The support guys were always helping and sorted out issues we had very quickly.
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Sage
Sage's support of Estimating is adequate though frankly we rarely need it. Outside of more complex operations such as upgrades and installation problems the program itself is so straightforward that we do not usually have any "issues" and questions that are more about usability can easily be answered in online forums. We trust Sage's capability to answer these questions if needed but rarely use it.
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Alternatives Considered
Benchmark Global Pty Ltd
I have always found that Benchmark allows for a more rapid compilation of the estimate through the library system. It can also allow for easy duplication of an estimate for a second stage etc, using the original rates in the resources, or at a click of a button, reverting to updated resources from the library. I have found that other systems rely on a great number of spreadsheet type operations that can easily be changed in the estimate and can lead to errors if copied to another estimate.
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Sage
For our needs and after completing a valued score card SAGE has always exceeded our min. requirements
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Return on Investment
Benchmark Global Pty Ltd
  • Benchmark has created standardisation in quotes and tenders.
  • Created standard progress claims.
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Sage
  • Manupulation of existing data is very user friendly thanks to "Database Manager".
  • A bit pricey
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ScreenShots

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