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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel

    Score5.4 out of 10
    N/AGeneralCOST Estimator for Excel is a construction and estimation software offering from CPR, Inc.N/A

    Levelset

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/ALevelset, a Procore company, helps contractors and suppliers get payment under control. Contractors and suppliers can connect on Levelset’s cloud-based platform to improve payment processes.

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    Pricing
    GeneralCOST Estimator for ExcelLevelset
    Editions & Modules
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    Send a Notice
    $19
    per send (free for the first three)
    Send a Warning
    $49
    per send (free for the first three)
    Lien Cancellation
    $149
    single document
    File a Lien
    $349
    single document
    Send a Lien Waiver
    Free
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    GeneralCOST Estimator for ExcelLevelset
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    GeneralCOST Estimator for ExcelLevelset
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel and Levelset
    Feature
    GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    42% below category average
    Levelset
    -
    Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    RFI tools5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts Receivable
    Comparison of Accounts Receivable features of GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel and Levelset
    Feature
    GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
    -
    Ratings
    Levelset
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Automatic Reminders00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    GeneralCOST Estimator for ExcelLevelset
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
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    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    GeneralCOST Estimator for ExcelLevelset
    Likelihood to Recommend
    CPR, Inc.
    Specific scenarios where GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel is well suited include:
    • Small to medium sized contractor who typically works on small to medium sized projects with limited complexity
    • Contractors who value low prices over full functionality (this software application is very affordably priced)
    • A new contractor or new contracting accounting / finance professional who would appreciate the specific limitations imposed by the software
    Specific scenarios where GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel is not well suited include:
    • Larger contractors who think about and price projects in line with typical commercial design and construction
    • Residential projects (the software is much better suited for commercial lease buildouts, for instance)
    • A contractor whose finance department already uses full-suite accounting software
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    Procore Technologies
    Levelset has completely revolutionized our lien process and protecting our rights.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    CPR, Inc.
    • Convenient estimating
    • Streamlines the price quotation process
    • Standard cost application
    • Overhead calculation and pplication
    Incentivized
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    Procore Technologies
    • Digital signing process is very easy
    • Ability to collect waivers from vendors
    • Scout research for specific areas and locations
    • Fantastic resources for particular laws relating to lien waivers
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    CPR, Inc.
    • Only CSI construction cost database data
    • Only works with Microsoft Office (Excel)
    • The online help system has limited functionality
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    Procore Technologies
    • We had a lot of issues with the customer set up. With the way the integration worked, we had 3-4 owners on a job, when it should have just been one. We were paying a large amount on postage. We sent one GC 9 monthly notices, in one month.
    • I've been trying to get an understanding of what areas in Levelset we AREN'T using and it's been difficult to get an answer. I know we are missing projected revenue and that is a pretty big piece.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    CPR, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    All of the information is there at your fingertips. If I think it's odd that we are submitting a lien on a job, there is an information button that will tell me exactly why and 99.9% of the time, I was misunderstanding something and Levelset was right.
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    Alternatives Considered
    CPR, Inc.
    GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel is cheaper, easier to use, more streamlined and is easily installed and up and running. The flip side to the ease of use is the limited functionality, somewhat outdated cost bucketing profile and general lack of sophistication. The add-in also does not talk with full suite accounting software which requires additional reconciliations if used within a large organization.
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    Procore Technologies
    Levelset is a Procore software, but we did consider it AFTER we got Levelset. We implemented Procore on our project side and chose to stay with Levelset. It's easy to set up, make changes, and understand.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    CPR, Inc.
    • Allows us to quickly bid on small projects
    • Allows us to pay less for accounting / finance professionals
    • Allows us to standardize our cost structure
    Incentivized
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    Procore Technologies
    • Faster collection times
    • Reduced risk
    • Better organization
    Incentivized
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