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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    TurboBid

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/ATurboBid is a construction and estimation software offering from Advanced Electrical Technologies, Inc.N/A

    TurboCAD

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ATurboCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software sold in many different editions, including Deluxe, Expert, and ProPlatinum.N/A
    Pricing
    TurboBidTurboCAD
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    TurboBidTurboCAD
    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
    TurboBidTurboCAD
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of TurboBid and TurboCAD
    Feature
    TurboBid
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    26% above category average
    TurboCAD
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of TurboBid and TurboCAD
    Feature
    TurboBid
    9.9
    3 Ratings
    26% above category average
    TurboCAD
    -
    Ratings
    Plan distribution & viewing10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Photo documentation10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Jobsite reports10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document sharing10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    RFI tools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    As-built drawings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Submittal design and management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Checklists10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of TurboBid and TurboCAD
    Feature
    TurboBid
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    28% above category average
    TurboCAD
    -
    Ratings
    Takeoff tools10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job costing10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost databases10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost calculator10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bid creation10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of TurboBid and TurboCAD
    Feature
    TurboBid
    -
    Ratings
    TurboCAD
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    2D Drafting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Parametric Design00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Assembly Design00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    TurboBidTurboCAD
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    CMiC Construction Platform
    Score7.5 out of 10
    Onshape
    Score6.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Onshape
    Score6.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Revit
    Score8.9 out of 10
    PTC Creo
    Score7.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    TurboBidTurboCAD
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    TurboBidTurboCAD
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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.
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    IMSI Design
    TurboCAD is well suited to a smaller budget, it is by no means the best there is but for the money, it fills the gap. Being an AutoCAD & DraftSight user I find the user interface a little old and the lack of common drafting industry shortcut keys a bit of a hindrance. However this product, TurboCAD gets the job done, other packages like DraftSight do not even come with an active 3D option on the cheaper end, standard license whereas TurboCAD does, even though it's a little clumsy to use.
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    Pros
    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.
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    IMSI Design
    • Produces accurate drawings to scale, and with several ways to show the "views" to people in need of them at our factory.
    • Relatively easy to use, once you understand the toolset. You can draw anything with it.
    • Sending files to CNC machine shops to produce parts is easy with this program.
    • Sending to mold making companies works out well. Just ask them what file format they want and TurboCAD can give it to them.
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    Cons
    TurboBid
    • People skills
    • Honesty
    • Guarantee their product works
    • Unable to get an up to date suppliers price list
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    IMSI Design
    • Some of the load times are lengthy is there a way to streamline this?
    • Path Hatching and Object Trim could use a hot key
    • More intuitive layer management system
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    Usability
    TurboBid
    No answers on this topic
    IMSI Design
    TurboCAD does all of the things we need it to do and some. The wide variety of options to create specificity in each of our projects is a large plus. The reason it was given a 9 is because the learning curve can be a little steep and sometimes certain processes are not as intuitive as they could be
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    Support Rating
    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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    IMSI Design
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    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.
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    IMSI Design
    3DS Max is the one I use the most, the other two are good choices also. They have more online tutorials for helping learn them.
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    Return on Investment
    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.
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    IMSI Design
    • Ability to render quotes.
    • Ability to supply complete drawings.
    • Easy to use interface provides a faster design time window.
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