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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    CMiC Construction Platform

    Score7.5 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    CMiC Project Management is a construction project collaboration and management solution. It centralizes project-related communications and documents onto one platform, and connects the job site with the back-end office.N/A

    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/AQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is a widely-used accounting package designed for small to mid-sized businesses. It is the top of the QuickBooks line. Pricing starts at $3,000 for five users, and goes up depending on the number of additional users. They also offer an Advanced Inventory module for $999 / year.

    $1,703

    per year per user

    Pricing
    CMiC Construction PlatformQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Diamond
    $447
    per month per user
    Diamond with Remote Access
    $513
    per month per user
    Gold
    2,210.00
    per year per user
    Platinum
    2,717.00
    per year per user
    Gold with Remote Access
    3,000.00
    per year per user
    Platinum with Remote Access
    3,504.00
    per year per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CMiC Construction PlatformQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    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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    Community Pulse
    CMiC Construction PlatformQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Considered Both Products
    CMiC
    No answer on this topic
    Intuit
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    71%
    Would buy again
    79 Answers
    88%
    Would buy again
    100 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    79%
    Delivers good value for the price
    57 Answers
    90%
    Delivers good value for the price
    95 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    81%
    Happy with the feature set
    90 Answers
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    100 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    49%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    22 Answers
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    69 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    43%
    Implementation went as expected
    27 Answers
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    80 Answers
    Features
    CMiC Construction PlatformQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of CMiC Construction Platform and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    CMiC Construction Platform
    8.0
    30 Ratings
    13% above category average
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data8.020 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history8.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration8.020 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.8.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting8.014 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management8.014 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of CMiC Construction Platform and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    CMiC Construction Platform
    8.0
    24 Ratings
    16% above category average
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    8.6
    128 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Pay calculation8.024 Ratings9.0121 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors8.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.017 Ratings7.873 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.021 Ratings9.0104 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.020 Ratings8.495 Ratings
    Reimbursement management8.015 Ratings8.696 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of CMiC Construction Platform and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    CMiC Construction Platform
    8.0
    19 Ratings
    16% above category average
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets8.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of CMiC Construction Platform and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    CMiC Construction Platform
    8.0
    56 Ratings
    4% above category average
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    8.0
    201 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Dashboards8.043 Ratings7.6171 Ratings
    Standard reports8.055 Ratings8.7199 Ratings
    Custom reports8.046 Ratings7.8191 Ratings
    Data exportability8.053 Ratings00 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of CMiC Construction Platform and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    CMiC Construction Platform
    8.0
    106 Ratings
    5% above category average
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    -
    Ratings
    Plan distribution & viewing8.067 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing7.963 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists8.081 Ratings00 Ratings
    Photo documentation8.077 Ratings00 Ratings
    Jobsite reports8.088 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document sharing8.089 Ratings00 Ratings
    RFI tools8.090 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals9.095 Ratings00 Ratings
    As-built drawings8.054 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app8.064 Ratings00 Ratings
    Submittal design and management8.085 Ratings00 Ratings
    Checklists7.947 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes8.051 Ratings00 Ratings
    Specifications8.039 Ratings00 Ratings
    Change orders8.060 Ratings00 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of CMiC Construction Platform and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    CMiC Construction Platform
    8.0
    56 Ratings
    6% above category average
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    -
    Ratings
    Takeoff tools8.021 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job costing8.052 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost databases8.043 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost calculator8.030 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bid creation7.929 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of CMiC Construction Platform and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    CMiC Construction Platform
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    7.1
    87 Ratings
    6% below category average
    API for custom integration00 Ratings8.269 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings6.078 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of CMiC Construction Platform and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    CMiC Construction Platform
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    8.7
    182 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings9.0142 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings8.3180 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of CMiC Construction Platform and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    CMiC Construction Platform
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    7.8
    206 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Accounts payable00 Ratings8.7199 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings8.1198 Ratings
    Cash management00 Ratings8.7181 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation00 Ratings9.3194 Ratings
    Expense management00 Ratings7.6182 Ratings
    Time tracking00 Ratings6.794 Ratings
    Fixed asset management00 Ratings7.3138 Ratings
    Multi-currency support00 Ratings6.566 Ratings
    Multi-division support00 Ratings7.7110 Ratings
    Regulations compliance00 Ratings7.580 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing00 Ratings7.2103 Ratings
    Self-service portal00 Ratings7.380 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings5.738 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings8.374 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings8.296 Ratings
    Localizations00 Ratings8.055 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings9.0154 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings8.3103 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings8.3102 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings8.063 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings8.2114 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of CMiC Construction Platform and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    CMiC Construction Platform
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    7.3
    120 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings8.1116 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings7.961 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings6.876 Ratings
    Manufacturing module00 Ratings6.660 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of CMiC Construction Platform and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    CMiC Construction Platform
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    7.6
    150 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Pricing00 Ratings7.2111 Ratings
    Order entry00 Ratings7.5116 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings7.1106 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings8.0133 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings7.366 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings8.164 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution00 Ratings8.150 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    CMiC Construction PlatformQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.9
    (115 ratings)
    8.1
    (217 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.4
    (7 ratings)
    8.6
    (27 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    9.4
    (14 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    4.7
    (96 ratings)
    6.0
    (5 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.5
    (2 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.9
    (5 ratings)
    7.5
    (11 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    5.0
    (4 ratings)
    CPA Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.2
    (9 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    1.0
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    CMiC Construction PlatformQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Likelihood to Recommend
    CMiC
    CMiC is a robust platform best suited for large companies with resources for implementation and management of the program. One analogy is CMiC is like a droid phone where the user must decide how to use all the features of the program (as opposed to an iPhone where most configuration decisions are made for the user). Smaller companies with limited resources can struggle with CMiC both with the expense and configuration.
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    Intuit
    QuickBooks Enterprise is great for managing our inventory, purchases and income as we receive it. We use it to help budget and plan our monthly purchases, as well as keep each location on track when it comes to their expenses. It's also used for payroll and timekeeping at each store.
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    Pros
    CMiC
    • The user interface is similar to that of other project management software applications so folks in our company that had previously used other applications have been able to switch over fairly easily.
    • I really like the software and it was much less expensive than other applications.
    • I like the mobile application so that our superintendents can view the documentation on their phones.
    • I really like the punch list capability mobile field, however, we have a hard time getting our superintendents to use it for some reason.
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    Intuit
    • Generally, a mouse is not needed!
    • Updating as each transaction is posted means, in the event of a crash, power failure, whatever; all the posted transactions are securely in the data file and can be pulled up on another computer, if the computer being used crashes.
    • Reporting is generally user friendly, in that one can see the desired results by setting a few parameters for the report.
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    Cons
    CMiC
    • Needs to be more user friendly on the mobile side of the platform. Ease of use is key here.
    • There is not much instruction or support in standing up some programs like deploying ECM for outlook, making Collaboration Gateway work, or setting up the system for getting Plans available on the mobile devices.
    • Security configuration is extremely detailed and spread throughout the system. It is extremely hard to make adjustments to a person's security unless you know exactly where to look, which requires years of experience but shouldn't.
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    Intuit
    • Wish we had the ability to track gallons. We are a truck stop and need to know how many gallons we buy and sell.
    • Matching up credits in Pay Bills can be challenging, especially if you make a mistake.
    • Wish in some of the reporting that it would automatically total some columns.
    • Downloading from the bank wish it would tell you the last time you downloaded and the dates you put in so you don't download the same information twice.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    CMiC
    This is a platform that would continue to be in the best interest for our company. I just hope that CMiC support removes the gaps between the enhancements that they create to better the system to what they currently have
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    Intuit
    While QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise has been an amazing tool for many years, it seems it is getting phased out for QuickBooks Online. Intuit is decreasing the level of support it offers for QuickBooks Desktop in lieu of stronger support for QuickBooks Online. Although the desktop version is robust and helpful, it seems QBO is the way of the future for bookkeeping with QuickBooks.
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    Usability
    CMiC
    I believe it isn't easy to use and is unintuitive. Undecipherable error messages appear throughout the application without indicating what is wrong or how to correct it, in my experience. The terminology on the screens is specific to Canada, which adds to the confusion.
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    Intuit
    QuickBooks provides all staff immediate access to the data in whatever form each person wants it. The balancing on entries prevents incorrect data entry on payables/receivables. Reports are easy to customize and save for future use. The records are easy to audit.
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    Reliability and Availability
    CMiC
    Sometimes since this is a cloud based product the system can become slow but we haven’t had any issues of availability without CMiC first letting us know it would be down
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    Intuit
    Rating: 7 out of 10
    We rate QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise's availability a 7 out of 10. For the most part, the software is dependable and available when we need it. When hosted on a properly managed local server or through a reputable third-party cloud provider, uptime is generally consistent, and routine day-to-day operations run smoothly.
    However, availability challenges do arise, particularly when accessing QuickBooks remotely or during periods of high system demand. Because it's a desktop-based solution, availability is highly dependent on our internal IT infrastructure. If our network goes down, a server needs maintenance, or if there’s an issue with a remote desktop connection, access to QuickBooks can be temporarily disrupted. These outages aren’t necessarily caused by QuickBooks itself, but they do impact our experience with availability.
    Additionally, we’ve occasionally experienced application errors, especially after updates or when working with large company files. While Intuit support is usually helpful in resolving these issues, they can still lead to frustrating delays—especially during critical periods like month-end closing or grant reporting deadlines.
    Planned maintenance, while infrequent, also affects availability, especially when using a hosted environment. Coordination with IT or hosting providers is sometimes needed to minimize downtime.
    Overall, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is a reliable tool, but its dependence on local infrastructure introduces more potential points of failure compared to cloud-native solutions. Enhancements in cloud-based access or hybrid models could significantly improve both accessibility and uptime. That said, with strong internal IT support or a reliable cloud hosting provider, the availability can easily rise to an 8 or 9.
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    Performance
    CMiC
    Reports are pretty shown to run but general pages typically load pretty quick.
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    Intuit
    I rate QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise's performance a 5 out of 10, mainly because while it’s functional for most routine tasks, it can lag significantly when handling complex operations, large data files, or during multi-user sessions. As our organization has grown, we’ve noticed that report generation—especially for customized or multi-dimensional reports—can be slow, sometimes taking several minutes to load or refresh. This impacts productivity, particularly during key financial cycles like audits, monthly closings, or grant reporting.
    Performance degradation is especially noticeable when multiple users are active in the system at the same time. Even with a solid server setup, there’s often a drop in responsiveness when more than a handful of users are generating reports or entering transactions concurrently.
    We’ve also experienced some slowdowns in third-party integrations, particularly when syncing with Vena Solutions or exporting data for use in external tools. While the integrations are valuable, they occasionally stall or require workarounds, adding friction to our workflows.
    In short, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise delivers the basics well, but its performance limitations become more apparent in high-volume or complex use cases. It would benefit from better optimization for large datasets and faster processing for advanced reporting. Upgrades in system architecture—such as deeper support for cloud hosting or more efficient data handling—could significantly improve the user experience and move this rating closer to an 8.
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    Support Rating
    CMiC
    The support team [has] been in touch with our deployment team and has given them effective guidance up to completion. It has helped us in [the] best methods of resource allocation and secure record-keeping process. We have tracked all our billing information and made the right payments with documentation and avoided [unnecessary losses]. [The] support team has [to] lead our teams to the right channels and empowering our team with the right skills for maximum production.
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    Intuit
    It takes a long time to get through to customer support. And sometimes you have to explain the situation multiple times before the rep actually understands the issue, but that's usually because the issue is complex and out of the ordinary. However, the rep is always patient, and will take as much time and effort as necessary to resolve whatever issue you're having. It's nice that they can "take over" your computer rather than having to talk you through the solution over the phone.
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    In-Person Training
    CMiC
    The training was on system functions and not really how best to use it for our business. It would have been nice to be provided recommendations for use rather than just a blank slate of functionality.
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    Intuit
    It is a very easy system to learn, so with the help it was even easier. QB is a good solid system, but it lacks some of the complexity other systems have. with QB you need to get additional modules to get the same functionality that other systems offer standard
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    Online Training
    CMiC
    I felt the training was good and the trainers knew the software.
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    Intuit
    easy to learn system, specially with some kind of support. Just like with any other system, things get lot easier if you have guidance to lead you in your search for answers. having said that, QB is very easy to use and very easy to teach. you wont spend much time memorizing where to click.
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    Implementation Rating
    CMiC
    Lots of confusion between sales and implementation regarding what was included and not included...the security encountered a "bug" and made it extremely difficult to set up roles and individual responsibilities
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    Intuit
    If you're loading QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions onto a computer that you're going to directly log into, you should be able to do it yourself. If you are going to connect to a server through a network or remote connection, you should probably have a professional IT person set it up for you.
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    Alternatives Considered
    CMiC
    CMiC Construction Platform is the best price point in the market. Others are revenue-based billings, and the annual fees reflect as such. CMiC Construction Platform support staff is generally amazing and offers real-time support on critical issues. The imaging and workflow functions are real-time savers. CMiC Construction Platform is generally a smaller and in touch organization that treats your team like their own and stays with you after the purchase.
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    Intuit
    We have selected this product as it is affordoable in terms of pricing and features too. Our clients is geeting lots of benefits by using this product. By using QuickBooks desktop client also manage the information realted to financials and also get the clear picture for the future by using the accounting information from this product.
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    Scalability
    CMiC
    CMiC has several key features that can either work together or independently depending on your companies needs.
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    Intuit
    I would rate QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise a 7 out of 10 for overall scalability. The product offers solid scalability features, particularly for small to mid-sized organizations like ours that are growing and need reliable multi-user access, enhanced data capacity, and cross-departmental functionality. It handles increasing transaction volumes and user growth quite well, especially with its support for up to 40 users and the ability to manage large lists (customers, vendors, accounts, etc.)—a significant improvement over QuickBooks Pro or Premier.
    Its role-based permissions system also allows us to assign tailored access by department or user level, which is essential for maintaining control and security across teams like finance, HR, and program management. Additionally, features like advanced reporting, inventory management, and class tracking have helped us better manage multiple programs or sites within one system.
    That said, the scalability still has some limits. For example, deploying the software across multiple physical locations or for remote teams requires additional IT infrastructure—such as hosting it on a third-party cloud server or setting up a VPN—which introduces cost and complexity. Also, while QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise can technically handle a high volume of data, performance can decline as the file size grows over time unless regular maintenance and optimization are done.
    In summary, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise scales well within its designed range, particularly for growing nonprofits and NGOs. However, organizations with distributed teams or very large, complex operations may eventually find the system’s desktop-based architecture less agile compared to cloud-native ERP platforms. With enhancements to cloud integration and remote accessibility, this rating could easily increase.
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    Return on Investment
    CMiC
    • Better project visibility, surely. I can step into a former project and see how well/poorly it was run.
    • Forecasting underway - nearly complete with year 2.
    • Cost status tracking - this has been valuable, especially when figuring out how much of a liquid budget is left over.
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    Intuit
    • Good value for the price. The initial setup was quick and easy.
    • When properly set up and processes are followed it's decent at managing inventory which is something we had problems with. Have to have a dedicated employee to builds.
    • Rolling up costs in multi-level BOM's is a project each time we have to review costs, it's very time consuming to manually update all assemblies.
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