CostX vs OpenConstructionERP
CostX
costx.co.za
OpenConstructionERP
openconstructionerp.comSide by side
| Figure | CostX | OpenConstructionERP |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | €100/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 11 |
| Spec score · Construction Estimating Software | 7.2 (#21) | 9.1 (#5) |
| Intended users | The product range is presented for contractors, quantity surveyors and estimators, including individuals and small businesses seeking 2D takeoff. | The maker presents the product for construction teams and describes workflows spanning general contractors, specialist subcontractors and quantity surveying teams. |
| Purpose | CostX provides an integrated environment for construction takeoff, estimating, feasibility studies and Bills of Quantities. | OpenConstructionERP is a construction cost estimation and project management platform covering quantity takeoff, BOQ preparation, tendering, project execution, quality management and financial control. |
Plans
OpenConstructionERP
- Self-hostedFree
- CWICR cost database€750, paid once
- Priority SLA€1,200 a year
- cad2data converters€1,800 a year
- DDC cad2data converters€1,800 a year
- Commercial licence€2,500, paid once
- Implementation€3,000, paid once
- White-label€5,000, paid once
- White-label SaaS€5,000, paid once
- Hosted & licensedPriced on request
In their own words
CostX
CostX is an integrated construction environment for capturing dimensions, developing feasibility studies, and preparing Bills of Quantities. It takes off areas, lengths, and counts from scanned, PDF, CAD, and other 2D drawings. Quantities and costs can also be estimated from BIM or 3D models. Spreadsheet workbooks link live to drawings and data repositories, while revision mode compares drawings and highlights design changes. Users can prepare estimates, tenders, Bills of Quantities, subcontractor comparisons, and customised reports. The CostXL add-in links dimensions, workbook values, rates, and constants with Microsoft Excel. CostX Core includes 2D takeoff, linked workbooks, subcontractor comparison, and reports; BIM and auto-revisioning require the full platform. CostX Viewer is free to use and distribute for read-only review, with tender prices saved for import into CostX. Pricing is on request. Licenses can be standalone for one PC or network-based with a central database.
OpenConstructionERP
OpenConstructionERP has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.