4Clicks for Federal vs. TakeCost

4Clicks for Federal

10 Reviews and Ratings

TakeCost

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
4Clicks for Federal	Score5 out of 10	N/A	4Clicks for Federal provides quick access to full line item descriptions, notes, takeoffs, pricing info and more for federal engineers, estimators and facilities professionals. The software also includes RSMeans Data and can directly populate government forms. The platform can also be used to create budgets, all while keeping contracts and documents organized. 4Clicks for Federal is only available for purchase to federal and military professionals or AEC firms with current…	N/A
TakeCost	N/A	N/A	TakeCost is a cloud-based takeoff software that simplifies creating estimates. For construction pros, the tools help users to work faster, cut down mistakes, and stay on top of projects. Users can access takeoffs anytime, anywhere, and keep their teams in sync with real-time updates. TakeCost is available via a free plan. Users can start 1 new project per month and keep access to all past projects. The solution helps new and small construction professionals grow…	$0 for 1 new takeoff file each month

Pricing

4Clicks for Federal

TakeCost

No answers on this topic

Pro: $49
per month per user

Pricing Offerings
4Clicks for Federal	TakeCost
Free Trial
No	Yes
Free/Freemium Version
No	Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

No setup fee

No setup fee

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User Ratings
	4Clicks for Federal	TakeCost
Likelihood to Recommend	5.0 (1 ratings)	- (0 ratings)

User Testimonials
	4Clicks for Federal	TakeCost
Likelihood to Recommend	The Gordian Group, Inc. If you are considering purchasing this (very expensive) software, there is a 100% chance you are doing so because you have been awarded a Government contract that dictates you use 4Clicks Project Estimator. There are plenty of easier to use estimating packages out in the world, but you can't use any of them if you have a contract that requires 4Clicks. Incentivized Tim Corbett General Manager Read full review	Congic, Inc. No answers on this topic
Pros	The Gordian Group, Inc. The estimates it produces are simple and easy to follow. The formatting is good. The tech support provided is very attentive. Incentivized Tim Corbett General Manager Read full review	Congic, Inc. No answers on this topic
Cons	The Gordian Group, Inc. The software feels 20 years old. It has not kept up with modern times, and practically functions like an old DOS program. Clunky interface, arcane commands. Even their training info focuses on hotkeys like this is 1995. Even though I am of an age to remember computers in 1995, the younger generations of managers/estimators are not. It is time to bring the software into the new century! Incentivized Tim Corbett General Manager Read full review	Congic, Inc. No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered	The Gordian Group, Inc. WinEst uses much the same database (RS Means/Gordion type) and has a similar interface. It is a bit cheaper. Incentivized Tim Corbett General Manager Read full review	Congic, Inc. No answers on this topic
Return on Investment	The Gordian Group, Inc. As stated before, if you are buying this software, it is because you have a contract forcing you to. While it does work, it is clunky, awkward, and very expensive. The price of the software and databases has always been high, but with the fairly recent acquisition of 4Clicks by Gordion (who also bought RS Means for their databases), there is literally no competition. Prices will continue to be very high, with no check on how high they can go. Again, can't fault 4Clicks tech support, as I think it is the best in the industry. They know their product and they respond to issues immediately. Considering what we spend a year for this product, however, you would expect nothing less. Incentivized Tim Corbett General Manager Read full review	Congic, Inc. No answers on this topic
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