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DesignCrowd vs. ProEst Software

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The short version

DesignCrowd starts at $99 per seat, versus ProEst Software at $5,000.

Full comparison

DesignCrowdfrom $99 per month
ProEst Softwarefrom $5,000 per month
Audyense Score29AS*Low29AS*Low
PositioningDesignCrowd is a creative freelancers’ marketplace that claims to be the premier source for tailored designs.ProEst is a construction estimating software.
Free tierYesYes
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
  • Free trial or entry optionFree
  • Starting plan$5,000
  • Plan 2$5,000
  • Plan 3$1
Multiple Design CategoriesYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Designer FinderYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Design GalleriesYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Design CrowdsourcingYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Design OutsourcingYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Project managementYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Money back guaranteeYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Multiple Payment MethodsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Multiple Currency Support.YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Construction Proposals: Create standardized proposal formatsYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Construction CRM: Strengthen ties with clients and prospectsYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Construction Takeoffs: Perform quick digital on-screen takeoffsYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Construction Reporting: Generate polished customizable reportsYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Conceptual Estimating: Forecast the viability of future projectsYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Cost Databases: Choose from four costing database optionsYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Bid Management: Organize, view, and share project bidsYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Bid Analysis: Compare and contrast sub estimatesYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Invitation-to-Bid: Streamline subcontractor submissionsYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Document Management: View, modify, and share project documentsYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Integrations verified
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Integrations
Security & compliance
Pros
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Multiple Design Categories
  • Documented capability: Designer Finder
  • Documented capability: Design Galleries
  • Documented capability: Design Crowdsourcing
  • Built-in CRM functionality
  • Quick implementation and onboarding
  • Dozens of customizable, preset report templates
  • Both estimating and takeoff capabilities
Cons
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • Report writer tool requires improvement
  • Building of assemblies limited due to variable setup
  • Navigation not always intuitive
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