OpenConstructionERP vs The EDGE
OpenConstructionERP
openconstructionerp.comThe EDGE
estimatingedge.comSide by side
| Figure | OpenConstructionERP | The EDGE |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €100/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 11 | 1 |
| Spec score · Construction Estimating Software | 9.1 (#5) | 7.6 (#17) |
| Integrations | Listed connections include Excel, SAP, DATEV, Xero, Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox, Nextcloud, Power BI, Tableau, Metabase, MS Project, n8n, Zapier and Make. | The vendor lists integrations with FOUNDATION, Procore and FollowUp CRM, plus takeoff connections with EagleView and Workpack. |
| Intended users | The maker presents the product for construction teams and describes workflows spanning general contractors, specialist subcontractors and quantity surveying teams. | The product is designed for commercial specialty trade subcontractors and construction estimators. |
| Purpose | OpenConstructionERP is a construction cost estimation and project management platform covering quantity takeoff, BOQ preparation, tendering, project execution, quality management and financial control. | The EDGE combines construction takeoff and cost estimating in one software package for commercial subcontractors. |
| Support | Community support is available through GitHub, documentation and the community forum; paid licences also describe email or priority support. | Support coverage is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, with support available at [email protected]. |
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
OpenConstructionERP
OpenConstructionERP has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
The EDGE
The EDGE combines blueprint takeoff and cost estimating for commercial specialty trade contractors and construction estimators. Takeoff measurements feed into estimates that populate material lists and labor budgets. Its listed trades include acoustical, concrete, drywall, EIFS, fireproofing, flooring, painting, roofing, waterproofing, and wall panels. Smart Labor adjusts production rates, labor time, and labor costs using job conditions set by the user. Proposal Writer uses Microsoft Word templates and more than 100 preloaded data points to prepare bids. Estimators can copy scenarios, compare variations, and create change orders from existing estimate data; customizable reports cover project management, accounting, and customer communication. The EDGE Estimator is installed locally, with cloud access for remote work and real-time collaboration. It lists integrations with FOUNDATION, Procore, and FollowUp CRM, plus takeoff connections to EagleView and Workpack. The vendor says its cloud stores bids and manufacturer databases in IBM Cloud, with geographic replication. Windows 11 Pro 64-bit is required for Estimator v12. Pricing is on request.