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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    SubmittalLink

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/ASubmittalLink is construction submittal software and a project management tool that streamlines submittal workflows and provides tools for managing construction documentation, communication, and project execution. The platform digitizes submittal processes by enabling users to create, submit, track, review, and approve construction submittals through a centralized cloud-based system, replacing manual processes and email chains that often cause delays and miscommunication on construction…

    $150

    per month

    WorkflowMax

    Score8 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    WorkflowMax is a web-based project management solution.The platform offers end-to-end functionality standard to project management software, including time tracking, lead management, collaboration with external stakeholders, invoicing, integrations, and customizable reporting.

    $20

    per month

    Pricing
    SubmittalLinkWorkflowMax
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Standard
    $20
    per month
    Standard
    $35
    per month
    Premium
    $70
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SubmittalLinkWorkflowMax
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    SubmittalLinkWorkflowMax
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of SubmittalLink and WorkflowMax
    Feature
    SubmittalLink
    8.4
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    WorkflowMax
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data exportability9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of SubmittalLink and WorkflowMax
    Feature
    SubmittalLink
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    WorkflowMax
    -
    Ratings
    Plan distribution & viewing7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Photo documentation7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Jobsite reports8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document sharing7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    RFI tools9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    As-built drawings7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Submittal design and management8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Checklists8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Specifications9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Change orders7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of SubmittalLink and WorkflowMax
    Feature
    SubmittalLink
    -
    Ratings
    WorkflowMax
    9.3
    27 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Task Management00 Ratings9.525 Ratings
    Resource Management00 Ratings9.56 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings9.419 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings9.54 Ratings
    Team Collaboration00 Ratings9.519 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings8.93 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology00 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Document Management00 Ratings9.219 Ratings
    Email integration00 Ratings9.44 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings9.221 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings9.624 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management00 Ratings9.111 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings9.418 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of SubmittalLink and WorkflowMax
    Feature
    SubmittalLink
    -
    Ratings
    WorkflowMax
    9.5
    27 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Quotes/estimates00 Ratings9.723 Ratings
    Invoicing00 Ratings9.527 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting00 Ratings9.722 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software00 Ratings9.227 Ratings
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score7.3 out of 10
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    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    SubmittalLinkWorkflowMax
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    8.8
    (28 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SubmittalLinkWorkflowMax
    Likelihood to Recommend
    SubmittalLink
    It is a perfect fit for general contractors who need a professional and organized submittal process without all the extra bloat and high costs of enterprise systems like Procore. It’s great for teams that just want to get a project up and running in minutes. It might be less appropriate for those massive, billion dollar infrastructure projects that need specialized financial modules or a hundred different features beyond just document control.
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    Xero
    WorkflowMax is very well suited for a business that wants to track time billed by project, to have an easy way to generate invoices for those projects, and to keep track of overall productivity and invoice status. I imagine it can also be adapted to different types of businesses that deal in goods rather than services and time. I am not sure for which scenarios or businesses the program is not appropriate.
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    Pros
    SubmittalLink
    No answers on this topic
    Xero
    • You can customize the notifications and this has helped us enormously to schedule dates that we overlooked. Also the templates are customizable which gives the company its own branding on its reports.
    • It is integrated with the Xero platform which makes it very useful to streamline the processes of billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, petty cash flow and all the accounting and administrative area.
    • It also has a very complete mobile version, where we can be present and monitor the progress of projects in real time, no matter where we are.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    SubmittalLink
    No answers on this topic
    Xero
    • Currently the timesheet function allows staff to input time for overlapping periods which can cause some headaches when it comes to payroll and invoicing. We understand this is being addressed.
    • The amount of flexibility in the product can create some challenges when setting up the jobs database at the onset. It is a daunting challenge but worthwhile when completed correctly and rolled out across the firm. Adding new jobs is much easier.
    • No search function to find a specific job, you have to scroll through all jobs allocated to you.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    SubmittalLink
    No answers on this topic
    Xero
    Because we can't imagine being without it!
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    SubmittalLink
    I give it a high score because it focuses on speed.
    You don't have to click through five different menus just to see the status of
    a submittal. If you can use a basic spreadsheet, you can use this.
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    Xero
    It's easy to use and provides me with instant online access to the management of my business whether I am at my desk or overseas
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    SubmittalLink
    No answers on this topic
    Xero
    The support team are excellent. The only downside is that you can't phone them!
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    SubmittalLink
    No answers on this topic
    Xero
    Decide how to breakdown your ongoing jobs - are they monthly recurring or annual broken into chunks? What are you going to give clients i.e. how will your proposals and invoices look?
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    SubmittalLink
    We have used Procore in the past. It's powerful, but they are often way too complicated for what we need and they are very expensive. We felt like we were paying for 50 features and only using about 5 of them. SubmittalLink is faster, more focused, and much more affordable. We chose it because it gives us a professional look with automated coversheets and audit trails without the big company price tag.
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    Xero
    WorkflowMax is much much easier than Streamtime, much more affordable and easier to try out and see if it meets your needs. Streamtime is a great comprehensive product but we lost a year's subscription in investment because we couldn't get answers to the support questions we needed and they had a no refund policy!
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    SubmittalLink
    No answers on this topic
    Xero
    • Max enables Loan Assistant to invoice very quickly and easily and integration with Xero for card payments brings our cashflow forward.
    • Max enables the Loan Assistant team to manage their workflow in an efficient and productive way. The team all work from home. It is the centre of our Loan Assistant universe.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    SubmittalLink Screenshots

    Screenshot of SubmittalLink showing the submittals listScreenshot of SubmittalLink showing the RFIs listScreenshot of SubmittalLink showing the drawings module

    WorkflowMax Screenshots

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