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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect

    Score3.1 out of 10
    N/APlanSwift is a quantity takeoff software for construction estimating. It features a drag-and-drop interface and automatically calculates material and labor estimations in exportable formats. PlanSwift was acquired by ConstructConnect in the middle of 2018.

    $1,595

    per installation

    Sage 300

    Score6.9 out of 10
    N/ASage 300 (formerly Sage 300 ERP) is a business management solution that includes strong accounting and financials, as well as multi-currency and multi-language capabilities. Built on accounting best practices, users will be able to track, control, and plan the financial health of their business.

    $1,655

    Lifetime License per Seat

    ProContractor

    Score2.6 out of 10
    N/AProContractor is a Cloud-Based Solution for Estimating, Project Management, and Accounting. Designed to improve visibility and profitability across construction businesses, ProContractor™ by Viewpoint is a cloud-based software solution for estimating, project management, and accounting. The user can manage the entire project lifecycle from bid to cash in a single solution. Built to be flexible and scalable, ProContractor allows users to go all-in-one, or build a complete solution…N/A
    Pricing
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnectSage 300ProContractor
    Editions & Modules
    Standard
    $1,595
    per installation
    Sage 300 ERP Standard
    $1,655
    Lifetime License per Seat
    Sage 300 ERP Advanced
    $1,665
    Lifetime License per Seat
    Sage 300 ERP Premium
    $1,665
    Lifetime License (unlimited seats)
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnectSage 300ProContractor
    Free Trial
    NoNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsOur pricing is by module and by license and can range depending on what the customers requirements are. Most of our financial and operational modules are $1655.00 each, plus user license, plus an annual business care of 24%.
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    Community Pulse
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnectSage 300ProContractor
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    ConstructConnect
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    57%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnectSage 300ProContractor
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect and Sage 300 and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    9.3
    11 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    8.7
    5 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings9.411 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings9.46 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.311 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings9.39 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.38 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect and Sage 300 and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    6.1
    11 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    -
    Ratings
    API for custom integration00 Ratings9.39 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings3.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect and Sage 300 and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    9.5
    18 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings9.414 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings9.518 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect and Sage 300 and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    9.3
    20 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    6.8
    5 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings9.39 Ratings9.14 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings9.320 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings9.318 Ratings5.04 Ratings
    Data exportability00 Ratings00 Ratings6.05 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect and Sage 300 and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    7.1
    21 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    -
    Ratings
    Accounts payable00 Ratings9.521 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings9.520 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash management00 Ratings9.313 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation00 Ratings6.620 Ratings00 Ratings
    Expense management00 Ratings9.312 Ratings00 Ratings
    Time tracking00 Ratings1.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fixed asset management00 Ratings3.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-currency support00 Ratings1.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-division support00 Ratings9.410 Ratings00 Ratings
    Regulations compliance00 Ratings9.39 Ratings00 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing00 Ratings4.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Self-service portal00 Ratings1.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings9.34 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings9.35 Ratings00 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings9.47 Ratings00 Ratings
    Localizations00 Ratings1.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings9.59 Ratings00 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings9.36 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings9.37 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings9.35 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings9.37 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect and Sage 300 and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    5.1
    13 Ratings
    35% below category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings1.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings9.37 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings9.311 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing module00 Ratings1.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect and Sage 300 and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    1.0
    12 Ratings
    152% below category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    -
    Ratings
    Pricing00 Ratings1.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order entry00 Ratings1.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings1.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings1.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings1.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings1.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution00 Ratings1.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect and Sage 300 and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    -
    Ratings
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    9.1
    5 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect and Sage 300 and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    -
    Ratings
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    5.0
    5 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings00 Ratings5.05 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect and Sage 300 and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    -
    Ratings
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    7.2
    6 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings00 Ratings6.53 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings00 Ratings6.53 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings00 Ratings7.85 Ratings
    Photo documentation00 Ratings00 Ratings7.85 Ratings
    Jobsite reports00 Ratings00 Ratings5.05 Ratings
    Document sharing00 Ratings00 Ratings2.16 Ratings
    RFI tools00 Ratings00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings00 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    As-built drawings00 Ratings00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Mobile app00 Ratings00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Submittal design and management00 Ratings00 Ratings9.13 Ratings
    Checklists00 Ratings00 Ratings7.82 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes00 Ratings00 Ratings7.82 Ratings
    Specifications00 Ratings00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Change orders00 Ratings00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect and Sage 300 and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    -
    Ratings
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    7.3
    6 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Takeoff tools00 Ratings00 Ratings7.23 Ratings
    Job costing00 Ratings00 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Cost databases00 Ratings00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Cost calculator00 Ratings00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Bid creation00 Ratings00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnectSage 300ProContractor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.0
    (10 ratings)
    7.7
    (21 ratings)
    5.0
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.4
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    4.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    7.7
    (3 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
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    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.6
    (3 ratings)
    5.7
    (6 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
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    (0 ratings)
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    Product Scalability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnectSage 300ProContractor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ConstructConnect
    I use PlanSwift for all my projects - it has just cut my time by a major percentage when it comes to quantifying a blueprint. At times there are funky areas, which are just hard to calculate on paper. It also has a great tool for scaling according to the dimensions, so if a drawing is missing a scale, you can always allot a scale by giving directions and then marking the points. I use this tool to check the scale as well - sometimes the drawings say something but the scale if off and you are left with an incorrect take-off. The dimension tool is a good way to check that. We don't use it much for pricing purposes though, we have found other software which are more robust when it comes to estimation, but we can see using PlanSwift for pricing sometime in the future.
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    Sage
    Sage 300cloud is a great option when it comes to cloud accounting/tracking software. In comparison to Sage's other products, Sage 300cloud is the only cloud/web based option with modern UI's and more intuitive interfaces. Additionally, Sage 300cloud offers an entire system of customer integrations that become available dependent on subscription level. Sage 300cloud also offers integrations between other Sage products (AP, CRM, etc) that allows for better automation and efficiency
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    It is appropriate for the size and scale of my company - 150 projects a year that has a lot going on a multiple lines with each project. However there are many features and things that go unused with the software, because of how tinkery it can be. For example - our company needs a positive pay file, however we had to employ an outside service provide to create the file within the system. Same with a Backlog - the system kind of has a report but then again it has to be manipulated in order for it be of use. It gets the job done and has the reports needed to submit for certified payroll to the state, which was why we purchased Viewpoint ProContractor, however its ease of use is one of its biggest downfalls.
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    Pros
    ConstructConnect
    • Easy to use and intuitive.
    • Accurate data to use for projects, allowing for a central hub for all teams to work from.
    • It's a central stop from take off and plan review all the way to plugging numbers into our estimating.
    • The ability to link through SharePoint, which always access from any user and location.
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    Sage
    • Overall ease of use and intuitive navigation - minimal training has been required to use the system efficiently and effectively
    • Customer Inquiry - quickly see outstanding documents and drill down on any item (open or paid) to find the information you need
    • Most reports are easy to export into a workable Excel format using the Excel - data only or csv file format.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • Procontractor is great with direct imports from CAD files.
    • It is great with balancing sites or specific areas on site.
    • Procontractor has multiple views and reports that help you to view the dirt movement on the site (grid, profile, 3D).
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    Cons
    ConstructConnect
    • Submittals are not user friendly in PlanGrid. In fact, this is the one feature we would like to see improved.
    • Billing is based on how many users you have. It would be very nice if they would do it based on revenue or other factors such as other programs do.
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    Sage
    • Little things, like changing the company name - are more difficult than we would like (We used to be MSDSSAB but legally shortened it to MSDSB).
    • A management financial reporting tool with live access - to premade reports - without paying an arm and a leg would be appreciated.
    • More training opportunities in local areas - or nearby - would be appreciated...
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • The program is siloed, so connecting to other software or databases is not going to happen.
    • When hosted, the program can run slow.
    • The program is not going to perform complex accounting tasks with subledgers.
    • The program does not do much in terms of HR other than payroll.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ConstructConnect
    It's become the go to program for our takeoffs. We have tried others but this is the simplest.
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    Sage
    It is a solid stable product with a large user community and large ISV community. Support and Training are easy to access and obtain and there is larger reseller channel to ensure the firm you work with is honest. It is scalable and there are multiple deployment and payment options.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
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    Usability
    ConstructConnect
    Plan Swift is a user friendly program that makes takeoffs easy to perform. Not a whole lot of knowledge or skill is required.
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    Sage
    Sage 300cloud is intuitive and user friendly after some training. It does require implementation and training but once that's done, this software is easy to use and navigate. Support for Sage 300cloud is spot on and offers assistance over the simplest to [the] most complex of tasks. Finding information or learning new tasks within Sage 300cloud is relatively easy and educational.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    I give Viewpoint ProContractor a 10 out of 10. This system is user friendly to help keep me organized on a daily basis. I can find everything I need daily with this system. I am able to look up our subcontactors, vendors and clients I need to find quickly. I am able to see bills that I need to pay as well as invoices that I need to send out.
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    Reliability and Availability
    ConstructConnect
    Never had an issue
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    Sage
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    ConstructConnect
    Plan Swift is only as fast as your computer system and internet
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    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
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    Support Rating
    ConstructConnect
    I have called once needing support. I was asking about the "compare" tool to compare different versions. They told be about their desktop app and I downloaded. They answered quickly, you could understand them, and they took care of my question
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    Sage
    Turnover is high in the Sage Support department so sometimes it is difficult to get a rep who knows the issue well. Reps are good and getting assistance when they need it. Sometimes support is more interested in closing issue than actually solving problem. It can be difficult at times to have issues escalated but overall the support is good.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    When something isn't working, you can contact support who will gladly remote into your system and try and work out a solution. Though several of the issues we encountered, they were not able to fix and had to submit for further review. While some were eventually rectified in updates, it takes time for these to be addressed and implemented.
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    Implementation Rating
    ConstructConnect
    just know what use you want to get out of it. In our case it was just to do area take offs.
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    Sage
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    Trimble Viewpoint
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    Alternatives Considered
    ConstructConnect
    Bluebeam is amazing and can accomplish any take-off needs, but you will spend much more time creating your conditions and take off items. It is not as user-friendly as PlanSwift. OST (On screen takeoff). This product is by far better than PlanSwift, as it is amazingly easy to use. However, it is much more expensive. Cloud-based takeoff software -- this kind of software is difficult for me to use because of how slow the pages load and navigate. It's hard to beat that from PlanSwift or OST.
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    Sage
    Sage 300 cloud is much more detailed than the other. About the same in being user friendly A better layout Saves time for doing the schedules for Audits Mobile Access Sage 300cloud can manage all different industries
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    Procore beats Viewpoint hands down but can integrate well with Viewpoint Vista accounting software. I think that if the Viewpoint software was more flexible if they were more interested in patches, updates, and hearing customer feedback in the way the Procore does, that they would actually have the opportunity to corner the market.
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    Scalability
    ConstructConnect
    Several of our departments can use the take off feature to assist them in their job responsibilities.
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    Sage
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    Trimble Viewpoint
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    Return on Investment
    ConstructConnect
    • The estimators' productivity is greatly increased, I do takeoffs in less than half the time with more accuracy and detail captured.
    • Easy sharing of what was taken off, I'm able to ensure everything is captured.
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    Sage
    • It allows our company to efficiently and effectively maintain and track our job cost.
    • Its reliable performance allows us to function continually.
    • It also provides our division managers with reports that they can use to determine where we are experiencing problems.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • Overall it allowed us to go electronic for certified payroll allowing us to be more accurate in reporting which was a giant win for the company
    • It's viewable pay estimates with dates and records of payment are crucial to a company like ours that relies on a general contractor and the state for payment of EADA quantites
    • Negatively training is not the easiest for the company and therefore onboarding new employees with no experience with the software is time consuming and difficult.
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