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Estimating Link vs. Sage Estimating

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Estimating Link
Score 0.0 out of 10
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Heavy/Civil Estimating Software designed for unit price and lump sum bidding, used to calculate job costs using resources like labor and equipment. Users can add markup, OH, profit, bonds, and indirect costs to finalize a bid, and build professional proposals for customers.N/A
Sage Estimating
Score 9.5 out of 10
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Pricing
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
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Estimating Link

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Sage Estimating
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Chose Sage Estimating
We have been using Sage Estimating for close to two decades now. Changing from a base software is always hard as the incumbent package always has an advantage over any new comers. In this case we have considered both Procore Technologies and Redteam software as an alternate …
RK
Ross Kleypas
Senior Estimator
Chose Sage Estimating
I have also extensive experience using spreadsheets to estimate projects. I still use spreadsheets to support my estimates. Spreadsheets are very flexible and can be adjusted to show the estimate in an endless variety of ways. However, spreadsheets suffer from one serious …
Robin Peterson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Robin Peterson
Information Technology Manager - Business Systems
Chose Sage Estimating
For our needs and after completing a valued score card SAGE has always exceeded our min. requirements
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User Ratings
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7.0
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Likelihood to Renew
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Support Rating
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User Testimonials
Estimating LinkSage Estimating
Likelihood to Recommend
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For our client the product is very user friendly which makes it easier for the new comers to be trained and start using it. Interactive tools to for building and then sharing estimates with clients, suppliers and others is very well suited for our needs. Continues updates makes the platform better and better with each itereation
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Pros
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  • Same format Spreadsheet
  • Ability to adjust by percentages
  • Ability to separate phases into categories
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Cons
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  • The program has a fairly antiquated user interface such that someone working in it may not feel like they are working with advanced software.
  • Sage Estimating has absolutely no remote access capability outside running it in a Citrix/RDP environment so users have to be using a fat/full client vs. any hopes of access on a mobile device.
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Likelihood to Renew
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It is a good product and meets all of our needs
RK
Ross Kleypas
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Support Rating
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Sage's support of Estimating is adequate though frankly we rarely need it. Outside of more complex operations such as upgrades and installation problems the program itself is so straightforward that we do not usually have any "issues" and questions that are more about usability can easily be answered in online forums. We trust Sage's capability to answer these questions if needed but rarely use it.
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Alternatives Considered
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We have been using Sage Estimating for close to two decades now. Changing from a base software is always hard as the incumbent package always has an advantage over any new comers. In this case we have considered both Procore Technologies and RedTeam software as an alternate to not only our estimating practices but the whole Project Management suite. In the case of Procore although its mobile capability is far superior the pricing point on it is so high that we had to move on from consideration of it. Our review of RedTeam suggested the software not mature enough for our needs. Sage Estimating's days are numbered if they do not develop better mobility in the application but for now it is the the go-to package for mature GC's.
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Return on Investment
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  • Turnaround on Estimates are very quick and the ability to copy and existing estimate for similar projects is priceless
  • The tool is easy to learn and can be picked up quickly by new hires (many have at least used SAGE in college)
Robin Peterson | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Information Technology Manager - Business Systems
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ScreenShots

Estimating Link Screenshots

Screenshot of The bid sheet is where you start and end your bid. Lists your Items with Unit and Total Costs for each Item, Markup, and Item Spread. See your total Bid Price, along with alternates highlighted in color.Screenshot of The Item sheet is where you build each item with labor, equipment, rental, material, and subcontractor resources. Add your production in days or hours to determine overall item cost. Visible resource breakdown by unit and total is listed to the side.Screenshot of The Rate Library is used to add resources to your items. By simply toggling between your resources within your Rate Library, simply double click a resource to add it to your item. Rate Libraries are customized to your business.Screenshot of Develop a professional proposal for your customer. Be as detailed as you want with customizable letterheads. More then 7 Proposal Templates to choose from - detailed itemization or lump sum. Include Totals, Project Inclusions/Exclusions, and a Signature Line.