Average Ratings 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

No User Reviews. Be the first to provide a review:

Write a Review

Average Ratings 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

No User Reviews. Be the first to provide a review:

Write a Review

Description

BidVariance is a web-based Monte Carlo estimation tool designed for consultants, agencies, engineering teams, and specialized contractors engaged in fixed-price projects. Users can create detailed task-oriented models by inputting optimistic, probable, and pessimistic estimates for both duration and costs, establishing connections between tasks, and incorporating probabilistic risks into their plans. The software's simulation engine performs thousands of outcome evaluations, providing insights on cost and scheduling variations, including P50, P80, and P90 results, as well as probabilities related to target margins, potential losses, and confidence in meeting deadlines, alongside the underlying assumptions that contribute to these variations. Additionally, users are able to explore alternative scenarios through Business and Consultant licenses, calculate quotes based on confidence levels, export their project information, and generate printable reports for decision-making. Project models are stored locally in the browser, but users must verify their online license to access the full suite of features. While free standalone bid calculators can be used without creating an account, the comprehensive multi-task simulation application requires a one-time license purchase for access. This combination of features makes BidVariance a versatile tool for effective project planning and risk assessment.

Description

CYMA Job Project Accounting Software, particularly through its Job Cost module, offers robust and dependable solutions for managing job and project costs. Tailored specifically for mid-sized companies working with US government contracts, this software is equipped with powerful features that facilitate government contract accounting. It empowers managers with a real-time overview of intricate job expenses, pending purchase order commitments, as well as the status of invoices and payments up to that point. The software supports multi-job invoicing, allowing users to generate invoices for several jobs simultaneously, and it also enables users to group jobs into custom Billing Groups for efficient multi-job invoicing. Additionally, the Budget Estimator, which accommodates both Estimated Units and Completed Units, provides a detailed "Unit Cost Variance" report that helps managers analyze the financial implications and variances in costs based on the budget, comparing actual costs to both estimated and completed units. Users have the flexibility to modify "Estimated Units" in order to simulate different budgeting scenarios, enhancing their financial planning capabilities. This comprehensive approach makes CYMA a valuable tool for organizations navigating the complexities of project accounting.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

Screenshots View All

No images available

Screenshots View All

Integrations

No details available.

Integrations

No details available.

Pricing Details

$129 one-time
Pro is $129 one-time for one user; Business is $249 one-time for up to five internal users in one legal entity; Consultant is $399 one-time for a consultant or consultancy analyzing client projects. Licenses are perpetual and include free minor updates; there is no subscription.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

BidVariance

Country

Turkey

Website

bidvariance.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

CYMA Systems

Founded

1980

Country

United States

Website

www.cyma.com

Product Features

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration No 
Audit Trail No 
Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Calculators No 
Change Orders No 
Contract Management No 
Cost Database No 
Customer Management No 
Customizable Templates No 
Electrical Estimating No 
HVAC Estimating No 
Historical Database No 
Job Costing No 
Plumbing Estimating No 
Price Data / Price Books No 
Project Management No 
Quote Management No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Scheduling No 
Subcontractor Management No 
Takeoff No 
What-if Analysis No 

Product Features

Job Costing

Bills of Material Yes 
Budgeting & Forecasting Yes 
Change Orders Yes 
Cost-to-Completion Tracking Yes 
Invoice Management Yes 
Overrun Reporting Yes 
Percent-Complete Tracking No 
Production Cost Tracking Yes 
Purchase Order Management Yes 
Quotes / Estimates Yes 
Time Tracking No 
Work Order Management Yes 

Alternatives

SYMPAQ SQL Reviews

SYMPAQ SQL

Aldebaron
Full Monte SRA Reviews

Full Monte SRA

Barbecana Inc.
A-Systems JobView Reviews

A-Systems JobView

A-Systems Corp.
Goldenseal Reviews

Goldenseal

Turtle Creek Software