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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems

    Score3.5 out of 10
    N/AA provider of software and services in the building industry, Constellation HomeBuilder Systems has two goals: to empower builders with information to drive business objectives and to simplify the process of building homes and condos.

    $199

    per year per user

    Todoist

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/ADoist, a company boasting an entirely globally distributed workforce, offers Todoist, a project management platform emphasizing the needs of a distributed workforce. The application emphasizes tracking events over time with advanced closed task and progress reporting, with custom graphics for sharing or ease of review.

    $10

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Constellation HomeBuilder SystemsTodoist
    Editions & Modules
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    Business
    $10
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Constellation HomeBuilder SystemsTodoist
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Discount available for annual billing.
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    Community Pulse
    Constellation HomeBuilder SystemsTodoist
    Considered Both Products
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    No answer on this topic
    Todoist
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    93%
    Would buy again
    53 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    55 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    54 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    49 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    52 Answers
    Features
    Constellation HomeBuilder SystemsTodoist
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Constellation HomeBuilder Systems and Todoist
    Feature
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Todoist
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data exportability9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Constellation HomeBuilder Systems and Todoist
    Feature
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Todoist
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    Issue tracking & punchlists9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Photo documentation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document sharing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    RFI tools9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Specifications9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Change orders10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Constellation HomeBuilder Systems and Todoist
    Feature
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Todoist
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    Takeoff tools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job costing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost databases8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost calculator9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bid creation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Constellation HomeBuilder SystemsTodoist
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.6
    (81 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (9 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (31 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Constellation HomeBuilder SystemsTodoist
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    NEWSTAR and its ecosystem are well-suited for any
    homebuilder looking to manage end-to-end operations with software they can rely
    on. It is a powerful tool supported by many modern integrations to benefit the
    entire homebuilding business. It would be less applicable for businesses like trades or commercial builders
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    Todoist
    There have been lots of times when we need to add a new habit into our daily work routines, and having the option to do so in the To-Doist app on the very first screen is incredibly helpful. It's a good reminder, and I believe that professionals who truly appreciate and properly value the implementation of good habits would be very grateful for this feature. It's also a time saver because you don't have to manually type it in every day/week / etc.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    • BuildTopia excels at contract management. Every part of the contract process is able to be managed electronically from initial signing to closing, and can even handle more special cases like contingencies.
    • BuildTopia manages all of our construction efforts well. All of our floorplans are pre-build in the system, so all we have to do is go in an build out the construction schedule from a pre-made template, and make any alterations from there.
    • The selections process is always a headache, but BuildTopia makes it pretty painless. Everything is loaded right in to the system while making selections with the client, and more detailed things, like non-standard options, are easy to load in and process.
    Incentivized
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    Todoist
    • Free plan offers two viewing options and 4 color themes; paid plans offer more
    • Can integrate with Google Calendar, IFTTT, and Zapier apps
    • Viewing format is pretty uncomplicated, including sidebar, easy on the eyes
    • Importable and exportable data, emails
    • Optional beta testing opportunities (can opt in/opt out at any time)
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    • Requests for platform enhancements, while easy to submit and get approved, are slow to be turned around...often a year or more passes before they're implemented.
    • BuiltTopia, while good for sales and construction, is missing one large thing...a CRM component. The system allows you to manage clients and prospects, but options for email marketing and other CRM-related efforts are lacking.
    Incentivized
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    Todoist
    • The Todoist application now works almost identically across all platforms. There is a minor improvement that I would like to see on iOS and that is the ability to show task count by custom filter.
    • In Board view, I want to be able to easily add sub-tasks to a parent task.
    • Besides those two minor improvements, I am extremely happy with the application.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Usability
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    The implementations for Constellation’s products are
    very well-organized and help make the learning curve as simple as can be.
    NEWSTAR is an incredibly powerful platform and the integrations we are using
    are modern and easy to adopt.
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    Todoist
    Excellent features and concept, simple implementation, but the software is not very clear in training new users and communicating features. The occasional unexplained crash or freeze is not handled gracefully by the desktop software, requiring either the user or tech support to manually restart.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Todoist
    I've used Todoist for about three years now and I haven't needed to contact support, which I'm considering a 10 out of 10. Honestly, their platform is so easy to use that I never had to look up a knowledge base or forum to be able to do what I wanted in Todoist. So I'm not sure what their support system looks like or how it works, but I do know that if I haven't needed support, that's also a good sign!
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Todoist
    [Todoist: To-Do List & Task Manager] is significantly simpler and cheaper than most of the alternatives and doesn't complicate the management of tasks with a plethora of unnecessary features. While all the alternatives have strong feature sets, what Todoist does better than any of them is manage tasks, in theory the central point of them all.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    • Overall, our company has saved money by being able to shut down all the various platforms we were using for different departments and transition to just BuildTopia.
    • Company efforts are more efficient, with all pertinent information being in one place and able to be viewed by everyone as needed.
    • Efforts of the sales team are better able to be managed and reviewed from afar whereas we only had physical paper trails before.
    Incentivized
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    Todoist
    • Location-based reminders ensured that my staff didn't miss things when they went onsite with a customer. This has led to renewals on a regular basis.
    • Sharing of task visibility for managers with their direct reports has enhanced 1-on-1 meetings and ensured that field coaches kept focused
    • The cost of Todoist vs. the value it creates is a huge selling point for the software. For the price per user, I've found nothing that even comes close!
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems Screenshots

    Screenshot of BuildTopia, which is an integrated cloud-based construction project management software tailormade for the needs of residential home builders and construction managers — bringing all tasks, processes, and workflow together into a single homebuilding hub.Screenshot of Homeowner Central's interactive homeowner and builder portals. These help engage, stay in sync, and communicate with homeowners while reducing service request management costs.Screenshot of the SalesXpress dashboard. Part of the NEWSTAR ecosystem, SalesXpress streamlines and digitizes the complete new home sales and design experience. Whether online or offline, It enables users to deliver sales and design experiences that are seamless, data-led, and digitally-managedScreenshot of CustomerInsight, which empowers homebuilders to reduce costs, inspire loyalty, and win referrals with comprehensive homebuyer surveys and analytics.

    Todoist Screenshots

    Screenshot of Todoist's tasks, projects, and deadlines tracking.Screenshot of the task assignment interface.Screenshot of Todoist's project layouts, which allow users to switch between board, calendar or list to track progress and deliver projects on time.Screenshot of the task grouping and filtering feature. This can be done by personal and/or team projects to separate work and life, or to get an overview of both.Product screenshotScreenshot of the project folder organizing feature, used to organize projects by client, department, initiative, or goals.