Bimx vs. QuoteSoft

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Bimx
Score 8.8 out of 10
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BIMx is a mobile app for Building Information Modeling, provided by GRAPHISOFT. It aims to bridge the gap between the design studio and the construction site, by providing integrated 2D and 3D building project navigation with data access from any device.N/A
QuoteSoft
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
QuoteSoft is a construction and estimation software offering from Quote Software.N/A
Pricing
BimxQuoteSoft
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BimxQuoteSoft
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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BimxQuoteSoft
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Features
BimxQuoteSoft
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Bimx
8.7
1 Ratings
12% above category average
QuoteSoft
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Ratings
Employee demographic data9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Bimx
8.7
1 Ratings
14% above category average
QuoteSoft
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Pay calculation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Bimx
9.3
1 Ratings
13% above category average
QuoteSoft
8.5
1 Ratings
4% above category average
Dashboards9.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Standard reports10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Custom reports9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Data exportability9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
Bimx
8.5
2 Ratings
13% above category average
QuoteSoft
8.8
1 Ratings
17% above category average
Plan distribution & viewing10.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing10.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists9.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Photo documentation8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Jobsite reports8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Document sharing8.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
RFI tools9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
As-built drawings8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app9.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Submittal design and management8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Checklists9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Meeting Minutes8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Specifications8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Change orders8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
Bimx
9.0
1 Ratings
10% above category average
QuoteSoft
8.2
1 Ratings
0% above category average
Takeoff tools8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Job costing9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Cost databases9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Cost calculator9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Bid creation10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Bimx
-
Ratings
QuoteSoft
9.0
1 Ratings
17% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
BimxQuoteSoft
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(2 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.0
(1 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
BimxQuoteSoft
Likelihood to Recommend
Graphisoft
As an ARCHICAD user, this is almost a no-brainer. BIMx is included (although there are some paying options) and works well out-of-the-box. There is little to setup from the ARCHICAD side. You prepare a set of layouts/views and can publish the model on Ine go. The free version focuses on the 3D-model viewer. You publish an interactive model and can walk through it. With the PRO version, you also can publish the "Hyper-Model" - an integration of 2D and 3D views. If you are looking at tuning your own interactivity, e.g. in precisely defining what can happen and what information to show, you cannot customize BIMx that way. You have to look at alternatives, such as game engines or other 3D visualization software.
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Quote Software
Quotesoft again is very well suited to any estimating department. I recommend a large screen monitor, but it's far more convenient than the old quick pen table or other methods. It's been great for jobs post mortem as well, we'll go back over as builds and make sure we captured and adjust estimates or change orders. It's also great for illustrating changes, and having all be very accurate.
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Pros
Graphisoft
  • Mix functions together
  • calculate the impact of variables
  • advanced log book
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Quote Software
  • Once you're over the learning curve, it's fantastic at getting accurate material takeoff. Because one is working off the real PDF prints of the project, it's very easy to get a good material list and takeoff.
  • Excellent for giving options of transitions and allowing the user to account for the actual 3rd dimension of the project by being able to click and add the sections needed to transition between floors.
  • The speed in which the user is able to takeoff is so much faster than traditional methods, and more accurate and easier to use than the other options on the market. Prints out great reports showing materials and hours, and lets you color code the systems while estimating so you know you aren't duplicating efforts.
  • Very flexible as far as how it adjusts for your desired estimate. You can identify per floor, side of the building, system, etc.
  • Allows for fast on the fly adjustments of sizes, materials and types of transitions with ductwork.
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Cons
Graphisoft
  • It is an out-of-the-box solution for end-users. There is almost no customization possible (e.g. API for developers)
  • Pricing is a bit confusing with two options for in-app purchase (PRO and Share a Model) and the separate Desktop Viewer
  • Android version takes a long time to get updated to iOS version
  • Only for ARCHICAD users. No other software is supported.
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Quote Software
  • I'd prefer an 'all in one' as opposed to modules. I believe it's offered in that fashion but it was a touch more expensive. I was able to negotiate a footage takeoff tool for piping, to make it easier and more economical to our specific use, which is 95% dry side hvac estimating.
  • Would be great if it could be preloaded with Smacna or MCA factors for labor, and also would be great if there was a faster way to update material costs. You do need to stay on top of your material factors and make adjustments per the price of steel and other consumables. The industry has been stable lately, but if for some reason you were lax in updating labor and material factors, you could be off on the estimate. That's true of ANY software or even standard old school estimating approach.
  • It does require a dongle and a per seat license. The one drawback I don't care for, in a small company with tight cash flow, I do have estimators sharing the seat and scheduling takeoff around each other. Pretty standard though.
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Likelihood to Renew
Graphisoft
Most people using it are thrilled about it. But our use of ARCHICAD in projects is (alas) a bit limited, especially compared with the attention for Revit with our clients. And as an ARCHICAD teacher, I have to remember to keep introducing it as it is accepted well with most users.
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Quote Software
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Alternatives Considered
Graphisoft
Direct publishing to a 3D model can be done with a few other tools, but if (and only if) you are using ARCHICAD, it is the easiest to use. For Revit users, there is more choice, including Revit Live or some online model-viewers and publishers. For full custom interactivity, you have to look at e.g. Unity3D or Unreal where you can include and extend endlessly, but you will lack the ease of BIMx. You'd also have to look for good similar navigation. Especially the link between 2D views and 3D model sections is hard to beat. But in that context, if you want to e.g. allow users to choose design alternatives, select another material or include animations and sound, this is not possible in BIMx.
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Quote Software
We were looking at this, as well as quick pen, and other industry standard programs like Wendes. QuoteSoft was far more versatile, user friendly and has proven to be the right choice. No specific equipment outside of a bigger monitor, ease of use, and tech support as well as the online training aspect was fantastic. Felt well supported while we rolled it out.
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Return on Investment
Graphisoft
  • increased the efficiency in project management
  • collaboration was improved
  • risk estimation is better viewed
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Quote Software
  • First positive impact is time saved. We're able with our small team to estimate..ACCURATELY far more projects, thus winning more projects.
  • Accuracy once we had our factors programmed is fantastic. It's tightened up our material and labor hours and made us more competitive
  • Definitely has had a great return on investment. Helping to land more projects out of the sheer amount of available time to bid more, as well as being more confident in material costs.
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