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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Sage Estimating

    Score9.5 out of 10
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    SharpeSoft Estimator

    Score5.1 out of 10
    N/ASharpeSoftEstimator is a construction and estimation software offering from SharpeSoft.N/A
    Pricing
    Sage EstimatingSharpeSoft Estimator
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Sage EstimatingSharpeSoft 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
    Sage EstimatingSharpeSoft Estimator
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Sage Estimating and SharpeSoft Estimator
    Feature
    Sage Estimating
    -
    Ratings
    SharpeSoft Estimator
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Standard reports00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Data exportability00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Sage Estimating and SharpeSoft Estimator
    Feature
    Sage Estimating
    -
    Ratings
    SharpeSoft Estimator
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    154% below category average
    Photo documentation00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Sage Estimating and SharpeSoft Estimator
    Feature
    Sage Estimating
    -
    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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    Sage EstimatingSharpeSoft Estimator
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    Score3 out of 10
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    Score7.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
    Score3 out of 10
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Revit
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Sage EstimatingSharpeSoft Estimator
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (4 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Sage EstimatingSharpeSoft Estimator
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Sage
    Sage Estimating was initially created for the construction industry and many of its current users use it to estimate buildings, but it has adapted quite well for the oil and gas industry. If the user is willing to invest the time and energy to develop and maintain their database, I can see it working for any industry. It is very easy to adjust and adapt the database as estimating methods and project designs change. As an example, our accounting department sometimes changes the way projects are reporting in our accounting software. Because I can go through our 9000 line item database in a couple of days, I am always ahead of the curve and can report my estimates in the format they require.
    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
    Sage
    • Same format Spreadsheet
    • Ability to adjust by percentages
    • Ability to separate phases into categories
    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
    Sage
    • The program has a fairly antiquated user interface such that someone working in it may not feel like they are working with advanced software.
    • Sage Estimating has absolutely no remote access capability outside running it in a Citrix/RDP environment so users have to be using a fat/full client vs. any hopes of access on a mobile device.
    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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    Likelihood to Renew
    Sage
    It is a good product and meets all of our needs
    Incentivized
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    SharpeSoft
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Sage
    Sage's support of Estimating is adequate though frankly we rarely need it. Outside of more complex operations such as upgrades and installation problems the program itself is so straightforward that we do not usually have any "issues" and questions that are more about usability can easily be answered in online forums. We trust Sage's capability to answer these questions if needed but rarely use it.
    Incentivized
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    SharpeSoft
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Sage
    For our needs and after completing a valued score card SAGE has always exceeded our min. requirements
    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
    Sage
    • Manupulation of existing data is very user friendly thanks to "Database Manager".
    • A bit pricey
    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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