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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Oracle Aconex

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AAconex is a cloud collaboration platform for the global construction industry which allows the user to quickly find what is needed with a single source of truth for communications, documents, processes, and models. Aconex was acquired and is now supported by Oracle since 2017.N/A

    SharpeSoft Estimator

    Score5.1 out of 10
    N/ASharpeSoftEstimator is a construction and estimation software offering from SharpeSoft.N/A
    Pricing
    Oracle AconexSharpeSoft Estimator
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Oracle AconexSharpeSoft Estimator
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Oracle AconexSharpeSoft Estimator
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Oracle Aconex and SharpeSoft Estimator
    Feature
    Oracle Aconex
    5.0
    4 Ratings
    42% below category average
    SharpeSoft Estimator
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Dashboards5.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports5.04 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Custom reports5.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data exportability00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Oracle Aconex and SharpeSoft Estimator
    Feature
    Oracle Aconex
    7.4
    5 Ratings
    3% below category average
    SharpeSoft Estimator
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    154% below category average
    Plan distribution & viewing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Photo documentation5.04 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Jobsite reports5.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document sharing6.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    RFI tools8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    As-built drawings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Oracle Aconex and SharpeSoft Estimator
    Feature
    Oracle Aconex
    -
    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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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Revit
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Oracle AconexSharpeSoft Estimator
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (6 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Oracle AconexSharpeSoft Estimator
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Oracle
    Large, Multi-Party Capital Projects
    Scenario: Major construction or infrastructure projects involving owners, designers, multiple contractors, subcontractors, and regulators. Why Aconex Fits: Provides a neutral, single source of truth across many independent organizations. Strong permissioning and data ownership model builds trust between parties. Scales well to very high document volumes and long project durations. Example Use: Design development and construction documentation for a multi-year infrastructure project with hundreds of external users.
    Incentivized
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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
    Oracle
    • The existence of insurance and permit tracking.
    • Budgetary control measures and expense monitor.
    • Job costing and logistical management.
    • Skills and competencies improvement.
    Incentivized
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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.
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    Cons
    Oracle
    • Sharing of projects comments and document can be more efficient.
    • Estimation capabilities can be improved.
    • The initial configuration can easily confuse the beginners.
    Incentivized
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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.
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    Usability
    Oracle
    Requires a better interface that allows you to find all tools in order to utilise all functions.
    Incentivized
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    SharpeSoft
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    Alternatives Considered
    Oracle
    Aconex's document control workflow allows for multiple versions of the same revision, enabling markups to be seen and document history as appropriate. This is on par with SOLIDWORKS EPDM, and is by far better than InEight's TeamBinder, as the originator and uploader of the document are able to change the version without the need for an administrator.
    Incentivized
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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.
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    Return on Investment
    Oracle
    • Reductions in print costs alone (subcontractor bid process) paid completely for the use of the product. Further benefits to all project participants included process streamlining and 100% access to all project documentation (Drawings, Specifications, Contracts, Notices of Change, Change Orders etc.) from any online source including mobile devices. Benefits probably accounted for 150% of product cost.
    • Intangible benefits included reduced exposure to claims as a result of good (and agreed process tracking).
    Incentivized
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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
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    Oracle Aconex Screenshots

    Screenshot of Avoid the limitations of manual correspondence with a standardized digital process that provides project-wide access and visibilityScreenshot of Automate and standardize any inspection process with Aconex Field—one mobile app for safety walks, quality checks, defecting, and more.Screenshot of Gain visibility into budgets, forecasts, and projective outcomes to enable early corrective action.