Compare Bolster vs. Masarek

Bolster overhauls the complete end-to-end project management process for residential construction businesses and contractors. With custom assemblies and automated costing based on supplier pricing data, Bolster's patented estimating software allows you to estimate accurately and quickly every time, no matter the type of work you do. Presentations transform what used to be static quotes into fully interactive point of sale experiences for homeowners in minutes, winning you more jobs. Offer upgrades, selections, and optional items, increasing your job size with customer initiated upsells, right in your proposals. Once projects are booked through the Pipeline CRM, automated Scheduling built right from your estimates communicate clear project and task timelines to contractor, subcontractors, and homeowners. Bolster's Client Portal allows customers to track project progress, and make payments online when tasks are completed. Contractors can receive those payments instantly using a Bolster Business Account, and spend with virtual and physical cards.

Masarek is a cloud-based tool designed for construction project management, catering specifically to general contractors, fit-out companies, MEP contractors, and subcontractors. It encompasses a range of features including lead management, site inspections, BOQ-based cost estimation, digital takeoffs, and the preparation of quotations, as well as obtaining approvals and digital signatures. Once quotations are accepted, they can be seamlessly transformed into projects that include milestones, tasks, dependencies, and scheduling options such as Gantt charts, lists, or calendars. The mobile application facilitates the documentation of site diaries, photographs, material usage, labor, equipment, and overall progress. For procurement, users can manage supplier RFQs, compare offers, create purchase orders, and track receipts efficiently. Teams have the capability to oversee bills, expenses, and variations, allowing them to compare estimated versus actual costs while also configuring project budgets with commitments, alerts, and controls on spending. The invoicing feature accommodates milestone payments, on-demand requests, deposits, and retention invoices, along with tracking payments. Additional capabilities include document management, a history of budget revisions, project reporting, and an AI assistant that aids in generating leads and cost estimates, enhancing overall project efficiency. With such a comprehensive suite of tools, Masarek ensures teams can effectively streamline their construction processes and improve collaboration.