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Raken vs. SmartBarrel

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Raken
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
Raken provides mobile-first technology to streamline field workflows and build better projects for the construction industry.N/A
SmartBarrel
Score 0.0 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
SmartBarrel is a biometric timekeeping solution for the construction industry designed to eliminate time theft by offering an excuse-free, hardware & software solution. It aims top enabling contractors to make better decisions by providing them with accurate data from the field. SmartBarrel expedites payroll operations by offering an excuse-free clock in/clock out process, as well as a cloud-based dashboard to provide…N/A
Pricing
RakenSmartBarrel
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
RakenSmartBarrel
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details—SmartBarrel pricing is based on project duration and the number of egress points.
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
RakenSmartBarrel
Considered Both Products
Raken
James Gilmour | TrustRadius Reviewer
James Gilmour
Design Engineer
Chose Raken
Raken services are available using a loud-based, free trial with effective training through documentation. The overall project management capabilities are excellent and effective for our users. Raken settings are also a simple process with a clean interface and functional …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Raken
We use both software. Procore, we just recently switched over to. It is a compelling program, but just at a higher price point. Raken is a more affordable option, although they may not have exactly all the features that Procore has. But it does what it needs to pretty well.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Raken
Vista is TTI's accounting software program. It is extremely well suited for the construction projects.

Team, which is similar to Raken, is more advance however the program is also more expensive.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Raken
I'm used to seeing field operations employees use paper reporting for daily reports. I've seen some construction software companies incorporate daily reports but I haven't seen it yet where it is efficient and makes sense to use, most of the time it seems like an afterthought …
SmartBarrel

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Features
RakenSmartBarrel
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Raken
8.1
Ratings
14% above category average
SmartBarrel
-
Ratings
Employee demographic data7.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Raken
8.2
Ratings
18% above category average
SmartBarrel
-
Ratings
Pay calculation8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Raken
8.2
Ratings
17% above category average
SmartBarrel
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Raken
8.4
Ratings
8% above category average
SmartBarrel
-
Ratings
Dashboards8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Standard reports8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom reports9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Data exportability8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
Raken
8.4
Ratings
12% above category average
SmartBarrel
-
Ratings
Plan distribution & viewing8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing8.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Photo documentation9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Jobsite reports9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Document sharing8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
RFI tools8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
As-built drawings8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Submittal design and management8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Checklists8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Meeting Minutes8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Specifications8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Change orders8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
Raken
8.0
Ratings
6% above category average
SmartBarrel
-
Ratings
Takeoff tools8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Job costing8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost databases8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost calculator7.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Bid creation8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
RakenSmartBarrel
Likelihood to Recommend
8.7
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
RakenSmartBarrel
Likelihood to Recommend
Raken is a great way to keep track of the day to day work being done on the job site. It's especially good at keeping all members of the project on the same page and all updated with the most current information on the job. Photos help assist office personnel and Project Managers of the progress on the job site.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Pros
  • Great iPhone application - The application makes reporting and adding photos very easy.
  • It's easy to navigate different days and reports. Or to find keywords or subcontractors and when they performed work.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Cons
  • The time card can't be downloaded.
  • Would like time card template. Unaware if there is a time card template within the system.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Support Rating
Raken has an excellent support team. Raken are pretty prompt with getting back to you. Raken also has a convenient chat feature on their website. All their support members are friendly and are good at helping you understand and resolve your issues.
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Alternatives Considered
Raken services are available using a loud-based, free trial with effective training through documentation. The overall project management capabilities are excellent and effective for our users. Raken settings are also a simple process with a clean interface and functional features.
James Gilmour | TrustRadius Reviewer
James Gilmour
Design Engineer
Read full review
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
  • Less need to travel to each job site.
  • Automated emailed reports to clients reduces the number of meetings/conversations about what is happening on the project.
Verified User
Anonymous
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ScreenShots

SmartBarrel Screenshots

Screenshot of SmartBarrel is an integrated biometric timekeeping device for fraud proof workforce management that integrates with a labor tracking dashboard.Screenshot of The SmartBarrel dashboard allows users to track employee timesheets, subcontractor headcount, and automate invoicing for 3rd party labor providers to operate a lean workforce and consolidate communication.Screenshot of SmartBarrel automates the capture of weather information, daily logs, and incident reports to automatically populate project management software like Procore.