Sage Estimating vs. TalonFMS

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Sage Estimating
Score 6.7 out of 10
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TalonFMS
Score 0.0 out of 10
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TalonFMS is a Freelancer Management System (or FMS) that promises to help organizations control the costs, reduce the risks and maximise the value of their direct sourcing talent pools, freelancers, consultants & Statement of Work engagements. The vendor says its cloud-based platform enables companies to increase the efficiency of their extended workforce and gain full visibility of their direct, on-demand channels.N/A
Pricing
Sage EstimatingTalonFMS
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Offerings
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Sage EstimatingTalonFMS
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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User Ratings
Sage EstimatingTalonFMS
Likelihood to Recommend
7.0
(4 ratings)
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Likelihood to Renew
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Sage EstimatingTalonFMS
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.
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TalonFMS
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Pros
Sage
  • Same format Spreadsheet
  • Ability to adjust by percentages
  • Ability to separate phases into categories
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TalonFMS
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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.
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TalonFMS
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Likelihood to Renew
Sage
It is a good product and meets all of our needs
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TalonFMS
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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.
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TalonFMS
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Alternatives Considered
Sage
For our needs and after completing a valued score card SAGE has always exceeded our min. requirements
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TalonFMS
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Return on Investment
Sage
  • Manupulation of existing data is very user friendly thanks to "Database Manager".
  • A bit pricey
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TalonFMS
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ScreenShots

TalonFMS Screenshots

Screenshot of Search by a combination of skill, location and rate to find the right freelancer or contractor for your project.Screenshot of The streamlined Project application process reduces the time to hire to minutes.

Applications are sent in real time to your inbox and saved in your account so you can access them easily.Screenshot of Design automated onboarding steps bespoke to your organisation's needs. Include document uploads, electronic signatures, questionnaires and more.Screenshot of ive dashboards give hiring managers up-to-the minute status of your freelance workforce. Bespoke management reporting gives you the finance or performance reporting you need.