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Pricing GuideConstruction Estimating Software
Heres What Well Cover
Pricingmodels
Unexpectedcosts
Pricing ofpopular systems
Pricingranges
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Two Common Pricing Models
An upfront sum for the license to own the software and use it in perpetuity. This is the more traditional model and is most common with on-premise applications.
A monthly fee to use the software for a specific amount of time. Subscription pricing became popular with the advent of Software as a Service (SaaS).
Perpetual License
Subscription
Comparing Costs by Pricing Model
Upfront costs
Perpetual License
Subscription
Recurring costs Other costs
HIGH LOW MEDIUM
LOW LOWHIGH
Perpetual License Costs
Perpetual license fee
Customizations
Installation/setup
Integration with existing systems
Maintenance (updates, patches & upgrades)
Premium support services
Access to a cost database (e.g. RS Means)
! Customization and integration costs can be significantoften as much or more than the softwareif you choose to change the software substantially.
Upfront costs
Recurring costs
Subscription Costs
Customization and integration costs are often less costly simply because SaaS systems have not provided as much flexibility in this area. Although that is changing as SaaS systems evolve.!
Upfront costs
Recurring costs
Customizations
Installation/setup
Integration with existing systems
Subscription fee
Premium support services
Access to a cost database (e.g. RS Means)
Total Cost of Ownership
While a perpetual license may cost more upfront, the total cost of ownership typically converges with subscription packages over time.
Visit our Total Cost of Ownership Calculator for a more detailed estimate.
Perpetual License Subscription
Total cost of ownership
converges over time.
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10
Cost ($)
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Perpetual License Price Ranges
Solo Contractor
Mid-sized Firm(~5 estimators)
Enterprise Firm(10+ estimators)
Licensefee
Customer requirements
$49-$6,000
$3,000-$75,000
$15,000-$250,000
Subscription Price Ranges
Solo Contractor
Mid-sized Firm(~5 estimators)
Enterprise Firm(10+ estimators)
Customer requirements
$0-$249
$49-$389
$280-$739
Monthlyfee
Often Overlooked Costs
Hardware & IT
This can be a major expense for on-premise
software buyers that need their own servers.
Training
Often web-based training is included, but
vendors will charge for in-person training.
Projects
Pricing is sometimes based on the number of
concurrent projects you estimate.
Some vendors will charge an additional fee to
give subcontractors access to your system.
Subcontractors
Pricing for Popular Packages
Product Pricing Model Solo Contractor Mid-Sized Firm Enterprise Firm
B2W Estimate 1PerpetualLicense Fee
$5,500 $27,500 $55,000
Clear Estimates 3Subscription(per month) $59 N/A N/A
ConEst Intellibid 4,5PerpetualLicense Fee
$2,295 $12,000-$20,000 $40,000-$50,000
Hard Dollar 6PerpetualLicense Fee
HCSS HeavyBid 7PerpetualLicense Fee
$5,700 $28,500-$39,000 $98,000
On Center Quick Bid 8,9
PerpetualLicense Fee
$3,000-$3,500 $17,500-$27,500 N/A
ProEst 11,12PerpetualLicense Fee
$1,295 $6,500-$8,000 $19,000
$49-$149Bid4Build 2 $3,000 $15,000PerpetualLicense Fee
$70
Priosoft Contractors Office 10
Perpetual License Fee
Subscription(per month)
$3,500-$5,000
N/AN/A
$695 N/A
$75,000 $250,000N/A
Product Pricing Model Solo Contractor Mid-Sized Firm Enterprise Firm
Pricing for Popular Packages Continued
PerpetualLicense Fee
RIB MC 13 $75,000
$55,000PerpetualLicense Fee
Sage Estimating 14
$15,000-$27,500$3,000
Subscription(per month)
Sigma Estimates 15 $250-$400$0 N/A
PerpetualLicense Fee
Smart Contractor 16 $6,000-$7,500$495-$795 $18,000-$20,000
PerpetualLicense Fee
Trimble (Accubid) 17 $10,000-$15,000$2,000-$3,000
$20,000-$30,000
$800 $75,000$6,000-$7,500PerpetualLicense Fee
UDA Construction Suite 18
$40,000$20,000$4,000U.S. Cost Success 19PerpetualLicense Fee
$249Subscription(per month)
PerpetualLicense Fee
$389
$2,000
$739
$20,000$10,000ViewpointProContractorMX 20,21
PerpetualLicense Fee $30,000$6,000
Viewpoint Estimation22 $60,000
$150,000+N/A
Sources of Pricing DataThe pricing information included in this presentation was collected from the vendors' websites in February and March 2014. Software Advice is not in a position to provide detailed price quotes on behalf of these vendors, and this data should not be considered as such. The information is simply a compilation of what is publicly available online. Buyers should contact the software vendor for actual pricing. Below is a list of sources for where this information was collected:
1. Pricing provided by B2W Software.
2. http://www.bid4build.com/PURCHASE.htm
3. http://www.clearestimates.com/subscribe-now/
4. http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=85706
5. http://www.2020software.com/LP/Review_IntelliBid_Software_Review.asp
6. Pricing is an estimate based on our own research in the market and familiarity with Hard Dollar.
7. http://info.hcss.com/heavybid-pricing-lc
8. http://www.contractortalk.com/f17/screen-takeoff-software-47469/
9. http://onscreentakeoffpro.com/solutions/roi_calculator/flash/ROI2c.swf
10. http://priosoft.com/purchase/
11. http://commercial-estimating-software-review.toptenreviews.com/proest-xl-review.html
12. http://marketplace.intuit.com/AppID-2216-Overview.aspx/
13. Pricing is an estimate based on our own research in the market and familiarity with RIB MC2.
14. http://www.cassellconsulting.com/timberline/softwareproducts.html
15. http://sigmaestimates.com/pricing
16. http://www.smartcontractor.com/Demo/purchase.html
17. http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=55265
18. http://www.uniteddesign.com/cs_compare-cm.html
19. http://www.cassellconsulting.com/timberline/softwareproducts.html
20. http://construction-project-management-software.findthebest.com/compare/18-32/SmartContractor-vs-Maxwell-Systems-ProContractorMX
21. http://www.180systems.com/resources/ERP-Comparison2012.xls
22. https://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/33294/self-taught-mba-builder-office-automation/page/all
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