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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Contractor Foreman

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AContractor Foreman is an online construction management software for contractors and boasts users among contractors in more than 75 countries.

    $588

    per year

    Sage 100 Contractor

    Score5.2 out of 10
    N/ASage 100 Contractor is a construction accounting and project management software. It is intended to provide primary accounting and other management capabilities across a construction project lifecycle, including estimating, service management, and reporting.N/A
    Pricing
    Contractor ForemanSage 100 Contractor
    Editions & Modules
    Basic
    $588
    per year
    Standard
    $948
    per year
    Plus
    $1,497
    per year
    Pro
    $1,990
    per year
    Unlimited
    $2,988
    per year
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Contractor ForemanSage 100 Contractor
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPlans are based on features and licenses needed. Plus, Pro, and Unlimited plans include a 100-day money back guarantee.—
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    Community Pulse
    Contractor ForemanSage 100 Contractor
    Considered Both Products
    Contractor Foreman
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    Contractor Foreman offered the most services for the best price. Lots of the other software options I have looked into were missing features such as a mobile app or accounting integrations and some were extremely expensive wanting a percentage of overall revenue.
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    I selected Contractor Foreman over the other programs because of its ease of use.
    Incentivized
    Sage
    Chose Sage 100 Contractor
    Sage 100 Contractor was selected by the business before I started. I got them off of it to Contractor Foreman after reviewing other products.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    97%
    Would buy again
    94 Answers
    83%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    92 Answers
    83%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    93 Answers
    83%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    77 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    80 Answers
    60%
    Implementation went as expected
    3 Answers
    Features
    Contractor ForemanSage 100 Contractor
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Contractor Foreman and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    7.6
    72 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Sage 100 Contractor
    3.7
    4 Ratings
    62% below category average
    Employee demographic data7.33 Ratings2.83 Ratings
    Employment history8.860 Ratings3.14 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.069 Ratings4.54 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.83 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.33 Ratings1.53 Ratings
    Organization and location management8.43 Ratings3.04 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)4.55 Ratings3.03 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Contractor Foreman and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    5.9
    4 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Sage 100 Contractor
    5.8
    4 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Pay calculation4.53 Ratings3.34 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors3.64 Ratings9.63 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment4.51 Ratings7.82 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.01 Ratings2.82 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.01 Ratings4.73 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management6.43 Ratings9.72 Ratings
    Reimbursement management6.52 Ratings2.83 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Contractor Foreman and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    7.5
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Sage 100 Contractor
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets7.52 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Contractor Foreman and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    9.0
    92 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Sage 100 Contractor
    7.3
    5 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Dashboards9.190 Ratings6.95 Ratings
    Standard reports9.186 Ratings8.35 Ratings
    Custom reports9.181 Ratings4.75 Ratings
    Data exportability8.579 Ratings9.35 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Contractor Foreman and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    8.0
    96 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Sage 100 Contractor
    5.3
    7 Ratings
    36% below category average
    Plan distribution & viewing5.55 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing7.164 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists8.583 Ratings3.03 Ratings
    Photo documentation8.294 Ratings00 Ratings
    Jobsite reports9.085 Ratings4.36 Ratings
    Document sharing8.990 Ratings5.24 Ratings
    RFI tools8.072 Ratings3.03 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals8.782 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Mobile app8.795 Ratings1.52 Ratings
    Submittal design and management7.770 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Checklists8.981 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes8.13 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Specifications5.54 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Change orders9.185 Ratings3.54 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Contractor Foreman and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    8.1
    90 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Sage 100 Contractor
    3.5
    5 Ratings
    73% below category average
    Takeoff tools7.52 Ratings1.32 Ratings
    Job costing8.083 Ratings3.45 Ratings
    Cost databases8.178 Ratings5.95 Ratings
    Cost calculator8.478 Ratings4.35 Ratings
    Bid creation8.481 Ratings2.52 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Contractor ForemanSage 100 Contractor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (98 ratings)
    5.2
    (9 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.6
    (4 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.8
    (70 ratings)
    3.2
    (3 ratings)
    Availability
    1.8
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.7
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Contractor ForemanSage 100 Contractor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Contractor Foreman
    As the name suggests, Contractor Foreman is GREAT for general contractors. However, being a consultant, I feel as though if upper management within the company I serve were more tech-savvy, they could accomplish much of the same tasks on other platforms that could give more advanced metrics. I also feel that the platform may feel outdated on purpose to ensure that those general contractors who aren't as tech savvy can understand the platform more.
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    If you want a SQL-based ERP, this is a great solution. You can host it locally or on a cloud-based SQL instance. If you want a more modern, browser and cloud-based system, Sage 100 Contractor will not work.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Contractor Foreman
    • Their customer service is next to none. They always have someone available to help
    • The interface i completely customizable so that there is not more information than necessary
    • They way the cost items get tracked within a project that allows for every penny to be accounted for
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    Sage
    • Sage integrates very well with our field time tracking software called Exaktime. We import the start/end time card data that includes job costs directly to the PR module which greatly reduces the time it takes to process payroll.
    • Sage 100 C payroll calculations and WC/GL overhead calculations are easy to use and understand. The WC/GL overhead calculations are posted to project costs in real-time allowing for accurate total cost reporting of the project.
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    Cons
    Contractor Foreman
    • Timecards in rural areas are really difficult to handle. I know CF just released an offline timecard beta, which is a step in the right direction, but it would be nice to have offline data in the app and to have all timecards be offline until clockout, when they try to sync back to the server. The current beta doesn't work for us because it creates multiple timecards when the guys are in and out of signal.
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    Sage
    • Software maybe be too complicated for smaller contractors
    • The dashboard information my be a bit much for some users
    • Still an on premise software without a cloud option
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Contractor Foreman
    We have compiled so much information on CF it would be counterproductive to move to another software. We have also sold a lot of clients on the client portal feature. It is crucial for our communication between customers. The only reason we wouldn't renew the service is if somewhere offered the exact same service but at a lower cost
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    Sage
    The cost of Sage 100 Contractor software is relatively inexpensive compared to some higher-priced options like Foundation and Microsoft Dynamics GP. But more importantly, the cost of implementing new software is costly. Implementation costs include testing and training. There are also risks involved with switching software such as missing data after conversion. Plus, there are always some unknown downsides to switching that are not apparent until the switch is made such as perceived capabilities that really don't exist. For these reasons, we will likely stay with Sage 100 Contractor for a long time. If we grow (say double) in size, we would consider other options.
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    Usability
    Contractor Foreman
    Overall, Contractor Foreman is a great product, and I’m sure we’ve only scratched the surface of everything it has to offer. It can be a little quirky at times, occasionally displaying a 'Bad Gateway' message, but we haven’t experienced any timeout issues in the past few months. As we continue to use it, I’m confident we’ll uncover even more ways to streamline our workflow
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    In the end there are tons of other products that are much better. Time cards don't work, we needed an external software to track this for employees. Estimation is cumbersome, we just used Excel. Payroll was ok, but didn't do employee taxes correctly when they make a certain amount for some reason. Overall, it's a bad product.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Contractor Foreman
    Availability was good, FUNCTIONAL availability was more spotty
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    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Contractor Foreman
    Many times we had issues that turned out to be errors and bugs. At first, we would be told forcefully that there were no bugs, then we would document them, and we would get an acknowledgement but no apology for essentially either gaslighting us or being ignorant of their system
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Contractor Foreman
    Absolutely top notch! They were always there to help and immediately. Very happy with the communication they provided and the knowledge they had of their product. I would venture to say that they are one of the best in terms of support in their space.
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    Sage
    If we ever have issues with Sage 100, the live chat is an awesome tool. However, most of our live chat inquiries are not because of the issues we have, but more for us to better understand how we are supposed to use the software. Sometimes we ask ourselves "what if we" and if we need guidance, the live chat will provide us with the answers or resources to figure out what we need. They always follow up to ensure the problems we encounter have been fixed. If our issue is an indicator of an upgrade that could be made, Sage 100 C offers a way to submit the idea for review and improvement of the software.
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    Implementation Rating
    Contractor Foreman
    The team that does your implementation is amazing. They're skillful, kind, they will take as much time as you need, and they have a sense of urgency
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    Sage
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    Alternatives Considered
    Contractor Foreman
    Contractor Foreman’s pricing is much more cost-effective for small to mid-sized construction businesses, making it a better fit for my company’s budget. It offers an intuitive interface with pre-built construction templates, minimizing setup time and making it easier at least for my team to adopt and start using. The platform’s focus on project tracking, financial management, and nice integrations that makes it highly efficient for tracking project progress, staying on budget, and managing subcontractors/bills. These factors combined made it the ideal choice for meeting my company's specific needs efficiently and cost-effectively.
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    Sage
    I have use Sage 50, Sage 90, Peachtree Quantum, QuickBooks, Great Plains. They are all good for what they can do. Sage 100 Contractor is the best at what it does. It's a good fit.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    Contractor Foreman
    We had just 2 users
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    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Contractor Foreman
    • Positive return for invoice/change order tracking
    • Great price
    • Prior to using Contractor Foreman we had to wait until the end to capture all change orders in one summary. Now, with the client portal, we can capture in real time and the client has visibility.
    • We have been trying to reduce administration time in tracking field expenses and with Contractor Foreman our field crew can uplaod reciepts and track expenses right from their mobile phones.
    • Punchlist - the punch list and To Do features are so robust we have drastically improved getting punchlists and small tasks completed in single trips without the wasted time and travel of multiple trips due to missed/forgotten items.
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    Sage
    • It has cut down on accounting personnel and made the cost more effective in that department.
    • It allows for more company wide visibility on all jobs.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Contractor Foreman Screenshots

    Screenshot of The client portal that lets customers to stay in the loop and know what is going on during all phases of the project.Screenshot of The custom dashboard which allows users to see the data that matters most to them.Screenshot of Stats that keep users informed to help them make use of data.Screenshot of The lead manager, that helps close deals without letting leads fall through the cracks.Screenshot of the Files & Photos screen, where making up plans can be done with Contractor Foreman.Screenshot of Time Cards, that display who is where and what they are doing.