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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Sage Estimating

    Score9.5 out of 10
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    TurboBid

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/ATurboBid is a construction and estimation software offering from Advanced Electrical Technologies, Inc.N/A
    Pricing
    Sage EstimatingTurboBid
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Sage EstimatingTurboBid
    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 EstimatingTurboBid
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Sage Estimating and TurboBid
    Feature
    Sage Estimating
    -
    Ratings
    TurboBid
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Sage Estimating and TurboBid
    Feature
    Sage Estimating
    -
    Ratings
    TurboBid
    9.9
    3 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Photo documentation00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Jobsite reports00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Document sharing00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    RFI tools00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    As-built drawings00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Mobile app00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Submittal design and management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Checklists00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Sage Estimating and TurboBid
    Feature
    Sage Estimating
    -
    Ratings
    TurboBid
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Takeoff tools00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Job costing00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Cost databases00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Cost calculator00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Bid creation00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
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    Sage EstimatingTurboBid
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    Medium-sized Companies
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
    Score3 out of 10
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    No answers on this topic
    Revit
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Sage EstimatingTurboBid
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (4 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Sage EstimatingTurboBid
    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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    TurboBid
    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.
    Incentivized
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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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    TurboBid
    • 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.
    Incentivized
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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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    TurboBid
    • People skills
    • Honesty
    • Guarantee their product works
    • Unable to get an up to date suppliers price list
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Sage
    It is a good product and meets all of our needs
    Incentivized
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    TurboBid
    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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    TurboBid
    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
    Sage
    For our needs and after completing a valued score card SAGE has always exceeded our min. requirements
    Incentivized
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    TurboBid
    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.
    Incentivized
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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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    TurboBid
    • 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.
    Incentivized
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