Pipeline Suite vs. SharpeSoft Estimator

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Pipeline Suite
Score 7.3 out of 10
N/A
N/AN/A
SharpeSoft Estimator
Score 5.1 out of 10
N/A
SharpeSoftEstimator is a construction and estimation software offering from SharpeSoft.N/A
Pricing
Pipeline SuiteSharpeSoft Estimator
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Pipeline SuiteSharpeSoft 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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Community Pulse
Pipeline SuiteSharpeSoft Estimator
Top Pros
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Features
Pipeline SuiteSharpeSoft Estimator
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
Pipeline Suite
8.5
1 Ratings
12% above category average
SharpeSoft Estimator
1.0
1 Ratings
153% below category average
Plan distribution & viewing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Photo documentation9.01 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Jobsite reports8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Document sharing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
RFI tools8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
As-built drawings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Submittal design and management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
Pipeline Suite
8.2
1 Ratings
0% above category average
SharpeSoft Estimator
8.8
1 Ratings
7% above category average
Takeoff tools8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Job costing9.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Cost databases8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Cost calculator8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Bid creation8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Pipeline Suite
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Ratings
SharpeSoft Estimator
7.5
1 Ratings
5% below category average
Standard reports00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Data exportability00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
Pipeline SuiteSharpeSoft Estimator
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Pipeline SuiteSharpeSoft Estimator
Likelihood to Recommend
Pipeline Suite
Pipeline Suite is a very niche product, but for anyone who has ever dealt with the construction bidding process, you can understand the need for it. With Pipeline Suite, it is so easy to request bids, share documents and plans, and coordinate schedules for submittals. We are able to prequalify sub contractors and vendors at a faster pace as well with the product
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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
Pipeline Suite
  • Sharing documents and plans with project stakeholders is a piece of cake.
  • The product makes tracking the status of bids so much easier.
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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
Pipeline Suite
  • The onboarding process was difficult for us just because we had some pretty disorganized databases.
  • The product is pricey for small to medium sized firms.
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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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Support Rating
Pipeline Suite
I have found that the customer support team has an understanding of the construction bidding process. They have been able to see issues through our eyes, so to speak, not just through the eyes of a software company. They have always been very timely in their responses and seem to go above and beyond to solve issues
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SharpeSoft
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Alternatives Considered
Pipeline Suite
I don't have a lot of personal experience with SmartBid, but from what I hear from other colleagues, Pipeline Suite makes it easier for subcontractors to access documents/plans and to respond to bids. The interface and design of Pipeline Suite is more modern and the user experience is a major upgrade from SmartBid
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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
Pipeline Suite
  • We have been able to respond to more bids using Pipeline Suite.
  • Our proposals are more accurate and organized, which has made our projects come under budget more often.
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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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