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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    RationalPlan

    Score7.7 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    RationalPlan is project management software that has been designed to help project managers keep their projects on time and within budget. The main goal of this software is to make the process of planning projects as short and as straightforward as possible and to guide novice project managers through each step but offer enough tools to those who are more experienced.

    $0

    per month per user

    Trimble ProjectSight

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/ATrimble ProjectSight, replacing the former Prolog, is a construction project management software solution for contractors and other AEC firms, providing a complete system of record for managing project information, from the field to the back office. Designed by construction professionals for construction professionals, ProjectSight is built for project managers accountable for construction costs, scope and schedules, and for project teams responsible for the successful delivery of projects.…N/A
    Pricing
    RationalPlanTrimble ProjectSight
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    $0
    Beginner
    $4
    per user
    Master
    $12
    per user
    Production
    $19
    per user
    Stakeholder
    $64 USD
    Lifetime License per Seat
    Single
    $145 USD
    Lifetime License per Seat
    Multi
    $288 USD
    Lifetime License per Seat
    Server
    $668 USD
    Lifetime License per Seat
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    RationalPlanTrimble ProjectSight
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Features
    RationalPlanTrimble ProjectSight
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of RationalPlan and Trimble ProjectSight
    Feature
    RationalPlan
    6.6
    4 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Trimble ProjectSight
    -
    Ratings
    Task Management7.34 Ratings00 Ratings
    Resource Management6.84 Ratings00 Ratings
    Gantt Charts7.34 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scheduling6.44 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team Collaboration7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology7.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document Management3.63 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email integration6.43 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Access9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking4.51 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management6.43 Ratings00 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of RationalPlan and Trimble ProjectSight
    Feature
    RationalPlan
    4.5
    1 Ratings
    52% below category average
    Trimble ProjectSight
    -
    Ratings
    Invoicing4.51 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of RationalPlan and Trimble ProjectSight
    Feature
    RationalPlan
    -
    Ratings
    Trimble ProjectSight
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of RationalPlan and Trimble ProjectSight
    Feature
    RationalPlan
    -
    Ratings
    Trimble ProjectSight
    5.0
    3 Ratings
    42% below category average
    Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings6.13 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings6.13 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings6.13 Ratings
    Photo documentation00 Ratings6.13 Ratings
    Jobsite reports00 Ratings4.02 Ratings
    Document sharing00 Ratings3.02 Ratings
    RFI tools00 Ratings5.63 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings2.03 Ratings
    As-built drawings00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Mobile app00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Submittal design and management00 Ratings6.12 Ratings
    Checklists00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Change orders00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of RationalPlan and Trimble ProjectSight
    Feature
    RationalPlan
    -
    Ratings
    Trimble ProjectSight
    2.0
    1 Ratings
    116% below category average
    Cost databases00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Cost calculator00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    RationalPlanTrimble ProjectSight
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.7
    (4 ratings)
    5.5
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.7
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    RationalPlanTrimble ProjectSight
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Stand By Soft
    Appropriate as a great alternative to MS Project. RationalPlan provides most of the features needed to develop and maintain mid-level complex schedules. Less Appropriate for large complex schedules of long duration. These can be a challenge due to Duration at top-level. It is also a challenge to generate reports for management - reporting feature is limited.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    I would probably recommend Trimble ProjectSight (Prolog) over Procore, as it is an easier user interface and typically avoids any problems with the users. I would say that it does take some getting used to, but once you are used to it it is pretty easy to use. This would be good for a residential home in construction.
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    Pros
    Stand By Soft
    • Portfolio view is great to get a feel for how your programme is running at a glance and which areas possibly might require attention. The fact that you can customise your view by adding your own columns is another plus.
    • All project information in one tool is a big plus for me considering the amount of projects we run with. This really improves efficiency and saves me time. You have the ability to add documents to tasks, manage risks, email resources tasks due for projects they are assigned to(might need some refinement depending on your requirements), material db with costing etc.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • Change orders: great way to send and document official communications to subs and clients.
    • Drawings: always good to have drawings and info readily available.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Stand By Soft
    • Milestones should be a primary option instead of 0h to create one.
    Incentivized
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • speed. Some items take a bit long to bring up.
    • more direct use for individual specifications
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Stand By Soft
    I had to ask for support once and got a response immediately.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Stand By Soft
    RationalPlan is cost-effective and allows most users to prepare and manage their schedule. The software lacks comprehensive reporting and duration changes at the top level of a project.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    I have only used Procore otherwise, and from what I remember Procore does not have as many features in terms of keeping track of CD documents, and organizing RFI's like Trimble does. I think overall Trimble ProjectSight (Prolog) is a better product, and if it was up to me I would pick Trimble ProjectSight (Prolog) over Procore.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Stand By Soft
    • Helps explain the target schedule and resource estimates for cost of the project
    Incentivized
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • Positive: kept jobs running smoothly, awesome tool to track and oversee projects
    • Negative: not much really, good tool, just very in-depth with information that is needed to fill in documentation
    Incentivized
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    Screenshot of Project infoScreenshot of Notes and linksScreenshot of Working calendarsScreenshot of Gantt chartsScreenshot of Resource levelingScreenshot of Baseline management