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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Flowlu

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AFlowlu is a business operating platform from Cloud Solutions Global FZCO, based in Dubai. Designed to contain all essential tools for project, task, finance, and customer management, Flowlu provides an overview of everything that is going on in a company.

    $12

    per month per user

    ProContractor

    Score2.6 out of 10
    N/AProContractor is a Cloud-Based Solution for Estimating, Project Management, and Accounting. Designed to improve visibility and profitability across construction businesses, ProContractor™ by Viewpoint is a cloud-based software solution for estimating, project management, and accounting. The user can manage the entire project lifecycle from bid to cash in a single solution. Built to be flexible and scalable, ProContractor allows users to go all-in-one, or build a complete solution…N/A
    Pricing
    FlowluProContractor
    Editions & Modules
    Essential
    $12
    per month per seat
    Advanced
    $22
    per month per user
    Ultimate
    Custom
    per month per seat
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FlowluProContractor
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details25% discount for annual pricing.—
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    Community Pulse
    FlowluProContractor
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    Flowlu
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    Trimble Viewpoint
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    49 Answers
    57%
    Would buy again
    4 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    50 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    49 Answers
    57%
    Happy with the feature set
    4 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    47 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    50 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    FlowluProContractor
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Flowlu and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    Flowlu
    8.3
    50 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    -
    Ratings
    Task Management8.749 Ratings00 Ratings
    Resource Management8.938 Ratings00 Ratings
    Gantt Charts7.930 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scheduling8.142 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow Automation8.646 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team Collaboration8.648 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology9.042 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology7.721 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document Management8.244 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email integration9.043 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Access7.538 Ratings00 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking7.937 Ratings00 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management7.924 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management8.335 Ratings00 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Flowlu and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    Flowlu
    8.2
    44 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    -
    Ratings
    Quotes/estimates8.036 Ratings00 Ratings
    Invoicing9.043 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting8.439 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software7.522 Ratings00 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Flowlu and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    Flowlu
    -
    Ratings
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    9.1
    5 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Flowlu and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    Flowlu
    -
    Ratings
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    8.7
    5 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Flowlu and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    Flowlu
    -
    Ratings
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    5.0
    5 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings5.05 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Flowlu and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    Flowlu
    -
    Ratings
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    6.8
    5 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings9.14 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings5.04 Ratings
    Data exportability00 Ratings6.05 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Flowlu and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    Flowlu
    -
    Ratings
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    7.2
    6 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings6.53 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings6.53 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings7.85 Ratings
    Photo documentation00 Ratings7.85 Ratings
    Jobsite reports00 Ratings5.05 Ratings
    Document sharing00 Ratings2.16 Ratings
    RFI tools00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    As-built drawings00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Mobile app00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Submittal design and management00 Ratings9.13 Ratings
    Checklists00 Ratings7.82 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes00 Ratings7.82 Ratings
    Specifications00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Change orders00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Flowlu and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    Flowlu
    -
    Ratings
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    7.3
    6 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Takeoff tools00 Ratings7.23 Ratings
    Job costing00 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Cost databases00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Cost calculator00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Bid creation00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
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    Score7.3 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FlowluProContractor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.8
    (50 ratings)
    5.0
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.6
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.7
    (50 ratings)
    7.7
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.1
    (50 ratings)
    5.7
    (6 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FlowluProContractor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Flowlu
    To manage the workflows of our business, we used a number of tools before we began using Flowlu. It combines CRM, project & task management, team communication, invoicing, and account management into a single tool. We are able to save a lot of time and effort by using this all-in-one solution.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    It is appropriate for the size and scale of my company - 150 projects a year that has a lot going on a multiple lines with each project. However there are many features and things that go unused with the software, because of how tinkery it can be. For example - our company needs a positive pay file, however we had to employ an outside service provide to create the file within the system. Same with a Backlog - the system kind of has a report but then again it has to be manipulated in order for it be of use. It gets the job done and has the reports needed to submit for certified payroll to the state, which was why we purchased Viewpoint ProContractor, however its ease of use is one of its biggest downfalls.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Flowlu
    • The system of adding only the features you need by installing as separated modules makes it easy to learn without being overwhelmed by the lots of features.
    • I really like its structure and clear interface. Not wasting much time by searching for the right buttons and settings. Looks like the developers use their own tool for everyday work
    • Flowlu offers a custom domain option to fully integrate fully it into our company toolbox. This helps offering a seamless experience for our clients.
    • The elaborated invoice module was the final argument for us to switch to Flowlu.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • Procontractor is great with direct imports from CAD files.
    • It is great with balancing sites or specific areas on site.
    • Procontractor has multiple views and reports that help you to view the dirt movement on the site (grid, profile, 3D).
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Flowlu
    • Flowlu should allow user to import their own invoice into app
    • Fellow should have their own email marketing system
    • It should integrate woo-commerce, a big e-commerce platform on WordPress. This will support users will in managing and sending emails to their customers.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • The program is siloed, so connecting to other software or databases is not going to happen.
    • When hosted, the program can run slow.
    • The program is not going to perform complex accounting tasks with subledgers.
    • The program does not do much in terms of HR other than payroll.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Flowlu
    I have found Flowlu while searching [for] a collaborative tool for a friend's non-profit organization. As I read the description and made a trial test, I fell in love with the tool. So we are definitely going to renew. Not only because the delivered solutions are great but also because Flowlu's roadmap seems very [promising].
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    Trimble Viewpoint
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    Usability
    Flowlu
    They have a great onboarding checklist and if you follow it you will be able to use the software. That is easy to use in my book. Flowlu has also the ability to turn on and off apps that you use or not which makes it tailored to the business needs.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    I give Viewpoint ProContractor a 10 out of 10. This system is user friendly to help keep me organized on a daily basis. I can find everything I need daily with this system. I am able to look up our subcontactors, vendors and clients I need to find quickly. I am able to see bills that I need to pay as well as invoices that I need to send out.
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    Support Rating
    Flowlu
    Great Support normally they respond in a few hours, which is very good, the knowledge base is good and the facebook groups are also very responsive. We are finding many videos online which are explaining Flowlu more and more daily.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    When something isn't working, you can contact support who will gladly remote into your system and try and work out a solution. Though several of the issues we encountered, they were not able to fix and had to submit for further review. While some were eventually rectified in updates, it takes time for these to be addressed and implemented.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Flowlu
    Flowlu is easier to use and has more features, with more coming. ClickUp feels like it's more 'open' for any type of business with a lot of customization, whereas Flowlu feels like it was created for niches like my own, yet it can easily and quickly be customized for any type of business
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    Procore beats Viewpoint hands down but can integrate well with Viewpoint Vista accounting software. I think that if the Viewpoint software was more flexible if they were more interested in patches, updates, and hearing customer feedback in the way the Procore does, that they would actually have the opportunity to corner the market.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Flowlu
    • Time invested in learning the app was huge, there's no go-to resource center and currently their knowledge is scattered (YouTube videos, Knowledge Base, API docs etc)
    • We are able to cancel subscriptions of some of the other CRM and project management apps as the needs are covered by Flowlu
    • There's a significant productivity boost after learning the app but this is not quite measurable just yet
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • Overall it allowed us to go electronic for certified payroll allowing us to be more accurate in reporting which was a giant win for the company
    • It's viewable pay estimates with dates and records of payment are crucial to a company like ours that relies on a general contractor and the state for payment of EADA quantites
    • Negatively training is not the easiest for the company and therefore onboarding new employees with no experience with the software is time consuming and difficult.
    Incentivized
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