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Estimating Link vs. SharpeSoft Estimator

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Estimating Link
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
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.
$1,995
per year per user
SharpeSoft Estimator
Score 5.1 out of 10
N/A
SharpeSoftEstimator is a construction and estimation software offering from SharpeSoft.N/A
Pricing
Estimating LinkSharpeSoft Estimator
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Estimating LinkSharpeSoft Estimator
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
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Estimating LinkSharpeSoft Estimator
Features
Estimating LinkSharpeSoft Estimator
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Estimating Link
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Ratings
SharpeSoft Estimator
7.5
1 Ratings
3% below category average
Standard reports00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Data exportability00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
Estimating Link
-
Ratings
SharpeSoft Estimator
1.0
1 Ratings
152% below category average
Photo documentation00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
Estimating Link
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Ratings
SharpeSoft Estimator
8.8
1 Ratings
15% above category average
Job costing00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Cost databases00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Cost calculator00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Bid creation00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
Estimating LinkSharpeSoft Estimator
Likelihood to Recommend
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Estimating LinkSharpeSoft Estimator
Likelihood to Recommend
The Construction Link, Inc.
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SharpeSoft
SharpeSoft [is] designed to be a day-to-day hard-bid estimating program. It is easy to learn and use, yet very powerful. I would not recommend this product to hourly service providers.
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Pros
The Construction Link, Inc.
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SharpeSoft
  • Handles complex bid formats and bid submittal structures such as using bid alternates and non-tax bid schedules.
  • This software is one of the easiest programs to learn and effectively use.
  • This software is reasonably priced, but very powerful.
  • Project support is timely, intimate, local and professional.
MS
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Cons
The Construction Link, Inc.
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SharpeSoft
  • They need to put a search bar in the item master list so you can easily find work items.
  • They could make the alternate package easier to use.
  • The should find a way to allow the user to define at least one cost type in the program.
MS
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Alternatives Considered
The Construction Link, Inc.
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SharpeSoft
I think SharpeSoft is the best estimating product on the market for our type of work. It is reasonably priced and is very reliable. We have had very few problems with the software and the upgrades and support staff and reliable.
MS
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Return on Investment
The Construction Link, Inc.
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SharpeSoft
  • Using SharpeSoft has grown our business by allowing us to accurately bid more projects.
  • The ease of use allows estimators of all ages to quickly become skilled at consistently bidding work
MS
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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.