Pipeline Suite vs. TurboBid

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Pipeline Suite
Score 7.3 out of 10
N/A
N/AN/A
TurboBid
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
TurboBid is a construction and estimation software offering from Advanced Electrical Technologies, Inc.N/A
Pricing
Pipeline SuiteTurboBid
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Pipeline SuiteTurboBid
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Pipeline SuiteTurboBid
Features
Pipeline SuiteTurboBid
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
Pipeline Suite
8.5
1 Ratings
11% above category average
TurboBid
9.9
3 Ratings
27% above category average
Plan distribution & viewing9.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing9.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists8.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Photo documentation9.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Jobsite reports8.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Document sharing9.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
RFI tools8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals9.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
As-built drawings9.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Mobile app7.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Submittal design and management8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Checklists00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
Pipeline Suite
8.2
1 Ratings
5% above category average
TurboBid
10.0
3 Ratings
24% above category average
Takeoff tools8.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Job costing9.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Cost databases8.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Cost calculator8.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Bid creation8.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Pipeline Suite
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Ratings
TurboBid
10.0
1 Ratings
24% above category average
Dashboards00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
Pipeline SuiteTurboBid
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(1 ratings)
1.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Pipeline SuiteTurboBid
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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Advanced Electrical Technologies, Inc.
It is very adaptable to our business plan. Also, it is very cost-effective than any other software I used while working with previous companies. Also, as previously mentioned it helps a lot with our takeoffs, customers know what the job consists of, and what our costs are, and make it easy to pass on job management items to others.
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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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Advanced Electrical Technologies, Inc.
  • Allows for the creation of customization reports and bid packages.
  • Users can generate formal proposals.
  • The program also has quantity take-off capabilities.
  • Estimating, needless to say.
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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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Advanced Electrical Technologies, Inc.
  • People skills
  • Honesty
  • Guarantee their product works
  • Unable to get an up to date suppliers price list
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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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Advanced Electrical Technologies, Inc.
I dealt with one individual and the owner. After making me feel stupid for not being able to get an up to date price list from my suppliers, they decided to try. There were unsuccessful as well. The right thing to do would have been to refund my money, but they refused to do that. I was lied to and basically called a liar on many occasions (including in emails). I have never had an experience like this with a company before. Most of the other companies guarantee their products and would refund your money if something was wrong, didn't work or you were unsatisfied. Not this company! They could care less once they have their money.
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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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Advanced Electrical Technologies, Inc.
We selected TurboBid because it was very cost-effective. The adaptability to use this program is also very easy and guidable. The database has a very large capacity. Along with the accuracy of the program as well. As you can see there are many reasons to go with TurboBid as it delivers to the contractors with ease.
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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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Advanced Electrical Technologies, Inc.
  • Evaluated the costs associated with a project.
  • Determine the profitability of a project.
  • Compare bid proposals to understand which subcontractor is best suited for the project.
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