InEight vs. Viewpoint Vista

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
InEight
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
InEight offers construction project management software solutions. InEight solutions focus on project cost management, field execution, project administration, and document management and control. It is intended to integrate with other construction software for real-time information and insights.N/A
Vista
Score 7.8 out of 10
N/A
Viewpoint’s Vista is a construction accounting software. Vista’s core accounting features include accounts receivable and payable, general ledger, payroll and time management, and cash management. It also provides tools for document management, including document templates and reporting.N/A
Pricing
InEightViewpoint Vista
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
No answers on this topic
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
InEightVista
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsInEight offers several enterprise-level solutions. The pricing for these solutions can vary depending on the specific products, the number of users and the length of the subscription. InEight offer a range of pricing plans and options, including customized pricing to meet the needs of customers with specific requirements. To get specific pricing information for InEight solutions, contact a sales team member directly at sales@ineight.com.
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Features
InEightViewpoint Vista
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
InEight
6.1
11 Ratings
28% below category average
Viewpoint Vista
7.8
29 Ratings
11% above category average
Dashboards7.89 Ratings8.324 Ratings
Standard reports6.710 Ratings7.929 Ratings
Custom reports2.711 Ratings7.626 Ratings
Data exportability7.210 Ratings00 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
InEight
5.0
14 Ratings
39% below category average
Viewpoint Vista
-
Ratings
Plan distribution & viewing1.512 Ratings00 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing1.613 Ratings00 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists6.211 Ratings00 Ratings
Photo documentation5.210 Ratings00 Ratings
Jobsite reports7.14 Ratings00 Ratings
Document sharing1.614 Ratings00 Ratings
RFI tools6.211 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals6.212 Ratings00 Ratings
As-built drawings1.512 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app6.28 Ratings00 Ratings
Submittal design and management6.18 Ratings00 Ratings
Checklists6.37 Ratings00 Ratings
Meeting Minutes6.28 Ratings00 Ratings
Specifications6.37 Ratings00 Ratings
Change orders6.37 Ratings00 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
InEight
6.0
12 Ratings
31% below category average
Viewpoint Vista
-
Ratings
Job costing6.210 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost calculator6.312 Ratings00 Ratings
Bid creation5.312 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
InEight
-
Ratings
Viewpoint Vista
8.3
25 Ratings
14% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings8.824 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings7.718 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.824 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
InEight
-
Ratings
Viewpoint Vista
7.3
6 Ratings
1% above category average
API for custom integration00 Ratings7.16 Ratings
Plug-ins00 Ratings7.65 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
InEight
-
Ratings
Viewpoint Vista
8.2
13 Ratings
1% above category average
Single sign-on capability00 Ratings8.311 Ratings
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings8.113 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
InEight
-
Ratings
Viewpoint Vista
8.0
18 Ratings
5% above category average
Accounts payable00 Ratings8.218 Ratings
Accounts receivable00 Ratings8.015 Ratings
Global Financial Support00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings8.213 Ratings
Configurable Accounting00 Ratings8.314 Ratings
Standardized Processes00 Ratings7.717 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
InEight
-
Ratings
Viewpoint Vista
7.4
6 Ratings
6% below category average
Inventory tracking00 Ratings7.46 Ratings
Automatic reordering00 Ratings7.32 Ratings
Location management00 Ratings7.64 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
InEight
-
Ratings
Viewpoint Vista
7.4
8 Ratings
5% below category average
Pricing00 Ratings7.06 Ratings
Order entry00 Ratings7.68 Ratings
Cost of goods sold00 Ratings7.68 Ratings
Order Orchestration00 Ratings7.55 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
InEight
-
Ratings
Viewpoint Vista
7.6
16 Ratings
3% above category average
Billing Management00 Ratings8.013 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings7.813 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings7.07 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings6.98 Ratings
Period Close00 Ratings7.811 Ratings
Project Financial Management
Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Product A and Product B
InEight
-
Ratings
Viewpoint Vista
8.0
1 Ratings
5% above category average
Budgeting and Forecasting00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Project Costing00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Cost Capture00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Customer Contract Compliance00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Project Revenue Recognition00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
InEight
-
Ratings
Viewpoint Vista
6.4
9 Ratings
7% below category average
Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings7.47 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings6.58 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
InEight
-
Ratings
Viewpoint Vista
7.2
8 Ratings
3% above category average
Contract Authoring00 Ratings7.56 Ratings
Contract Repository00 Ratings7.76 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings6.87 Ratings
Supplier Management00 Ratings6.75 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
InEight
-
Ratings
Viewpoint Vista
7.5
4 Ratings
4% above category average
Inventory Planning00 Ratings7.54 Ratings
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User Ratings
InEightViewpoint Vista
Likelihood to Recommend
7.2
(20 ratings)
7.8
(76 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
6.4
(1 ratings)
8.0
(17 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(2 ratings)
6.7
(21 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(4 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(4 ratings)
Support Rating
8.9
(20 ratings)
5.2
(28 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
5.5
(1 ratings)
6.3
(8 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(4 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(2 ratings)
Ease of integration
8.0
(9 ratings)
7.0
(41 ratings)
Product Scalability
7.0
(4 ratings)
8.6
(4 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(2 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(2 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
InEightViewpoint Vista
Likelihood to Recommend
InEight
Ineight helps save us a huge amount of time in preparing the large number of bids we have to do. It is fast and has many desirable features which make it accurate and reliable. The company has made a lot of changes over the years and most are for the good of the software and are welcome. Some of the changes, however, do not make sense and are actually detrimental to the smooth functioning of the program. When asked why these changes were made I have not been able to get a satisfactory answer. We wish that the company would listen more to the suggestions of clients.
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Trimble Viewpoint
The company has made a commitment to the use of the Vista products and continue to move forward trying to implement more with the Vista HR Management. From timekeeping to onboarding in the near future we strive to look for better ways to utilize the products for our accounting and payroll purposes.
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Pros
InEight
  • Tagging segments of work.
  • User defined views and descriptions for all screens.
  • Customizable ribbons to provide an efficient use of the software.
  • Multiple layers/dependents to allow for an extreme drill down of the work and the ability to roll up to a more useful level for upper management review.
  • You can bid the work as you would build it, in detail.
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Trimble Viewpoint
  • New employee on-boarding and personnel management
  • Full spectrum accounting management (AP/AR/Payroll)
  • Project management from contract award through project close-out
  • Data security management, reporting and anlysis
  • Equipment full lifespan management for costs, revenue and location tracking
  • User Database allows for built-in customization capabilities to fit the most unique business requirements
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Cons
InEight
  • The import/export buttons are exactly the opposite of what you would expect. not intuitive and the logos for these should be swapped.
  • The software is hard to train users upon. New users require 3-6 months of use before getting proficient. I think this is because many of the best features are buried in menus, three clicks deep.
  • The claiming exports immediately default partial claim items to the user who claimed previously. You need to update your name every time you update a partial claim line item.
  • There are many add-ins that should just be included with InEight Standard, instead of having to install extras to make the software usable.
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Trimble Viewpoint
  • Their payroll module is terribly slow and very clunky.
  • Job costing parameters are very strict and limited.
  • Each module interface has too many forms and screens.
  • There is too much flexibility regarding where to put information into the system. There isn't one place to do anything, which creates confusion for staff.
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Likelihood to Renew
InEight
Some features with InEight's TeamBinder are worthy of single use, however the review feature and subsequent revision and version numbering could be improved. We will be aiming to roll out the package to encompass our internal documentation in the near future and will be in a better position to judge the usability after that point in time.
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Trimble Viewpoint
It is extremely customizable and tracks so many complicated costs very well, more-so than other construction software programs out there that we've used in the past. It is also not an easy program to use for those even slightly not comfortable with a computer. The help sections/knowledge base could be better organized and updated more. It is a very powerful software program for our business and we rely on it hugely to see how our projects are running in real-time.
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Usability
InEight
I would give it an 8 out of 10 because the software can be a bit cumbersome to new users. It also takes a long time to set up the library and input all of your companies needs so that the software will provide the level of service required to estimate projects. However, once the software is set up it is a powerful tool. We only use a portion of what the software is capable of delivering
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Trimble Viewpoint
I think that Vista's is an easy program to use very user friendly with lots of help features to allow the user to fix an issue without having to put a support call into Vista. The reporting and exporting capability's are strong.
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Reliability and Availability
InEight
No answers on this topic
Trimble Viewpoint
Only issue is when there is an upgrade - it takes several times to get back logged in. Otherwise no issues with getting on to the program. We are set up on lap top or on the remote desk top. Works 90% of the time
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Performance
InEight
No answers on this topic
Trimble Viewpoint
No issue downloading the reports - I do find sometimes it is easier to export and save than it is to print to a pdf. Options on the different reports not consistent. You can print a couple projects on the JC Contract Status Report - but you have to do each project for the JC Cost by contract item - when neither one is a drill down - not a big deal
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Support Rating
InEight
InEight have the ServiceNow ticketing system, which should improve the transparency of outstanding issues. However there is an inconsistency in advice within the help desk support staff (Kevin is excellent) and depending on who is handling the issue often our staff need to follow up with the help desk.
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Trimble Viewpoint
When privately owned, it was very good, then dropped when owned by Bane Capital Investments. Now that it has been bought by Trimble and has a home, support is back up again. Response time is better than most software companies, and the information provided is good. They have Chat support for quick answers, and a good Knowledge Base and video libraries.
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In-Person Training
InEight
No answers on this topic
Trimble Viewpoint
I was not part of the in person training. I am assuming the training went well - but I did all my training through viewpoint academy.
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Online Training
InEight
No answers on this topic
Trimble Viewpoint
Excellent training! They keep you on track to insure your implementation is going as planned. There are ample ways to receive additional training and training can be provided by position type. If you put on the effort, the training is there.
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Implementation Rating
InEight
Since the original inception, I have been required to overhaul the system so that it is more user friendly and combines both aspects of our business, documentation and drawings. Being able to control revision and version numbering has been a key struggle that only staff training has been able to mark this as complete.
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Trimble Viewpoint
The trainer Viewpoint sent did not understand the processes, he only knew where the modules were located. He had no understanding of the actual process itself.
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Alternatives Considered
InEight

  1. Allows you to save all file types to a document, easily identify which formats you do and don’t have and manage which formats you issue.

  2. Great bulk functionality. Manage multiple projects and large volume of documentation easily with less staff.

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Trimble Viewpoint
I personally have not used another ERP system other than Viewpoint Vista. I am sure there are others out there, but from listening to my managers experiences before Great Basin Industrial implemented Viewpoint, the other options were less superior to what Viewpoint offers. I think if you are looking for an ERP system in the construction industry, then Viewpoint is the way to go
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
InEight
No answers on this topic
Trimble Viewpoint
I wasn't part of the integration.
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Scalability
InEight
We only use Ineight at our main facility so are currently not in need of the flexibility and scalability of multiple sites and departments.
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Trimble Viewpoint
For a small business - this program is well used in the accounting and operations. The two different work plans are set up for success. Alot of the programs we do not use - but like the reports that are generated - one disadvantage if you do not know crystal reports you cannot edit your form to meet your needs so there is a lot of printing different several forms to get all the information you need.
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Professional Services
InEight
No answers on this topic
Trimble Viewpoint
I wasn't part of the integration.
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Return on Investment
InEight
  • More detailed estimates for projects and alternative deliver partners.
  • Able to reduce estimating time entry time on projects with assemblies allowing for more review of plans and specifications.
  • Excellent tool for remote estimates allowing for more involvement from field construction personnel.
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Trimble Viewpoint
  • Not sure I can speak to this as the company moved to Viewpoint before I began here. I think it is helpful for the Project Management and Superintendent staff to easily review how specific job items went, which we do in the PM contract drilldown analysis
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ScreenShots

InEight Screenshots

Screenshot of Estimate - Cash flow forecast line graphScreenshot of Document - Forms module with RFI formsScreenshot of Basis - Smart planning suggestionsScreenshot of Estimate: CBS Register - User specific views of the estimate with unlimited WBS structures and user-defined roll ups can be created, with parametric cost item assemblies for more reliable estimates.Screenshot of Estimate: Quote Management - RFQs can be published to subs and suppliers, and track quotes, conditions and scope sheets as they change. Quotes can be compared to find the best subs and suppliers.Screenshot of Document: Turnover Packages - Upon project completion, the user can deliver a stand-alone, searchable and configurable package of project documents and data.

Vista Screenshots

Screenshot of Job Cost AccountingScreenshot of Equipment ManagementScreenshot of Service ManagementScreenshot of Service Management Dispatch Board