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Description

CostRatesAdvisor stands out as the premier software for analyzing budgeted hourly rates and costs within the printing and packaging sector. It meticulously evaluates your expenses and identifies the break-even out-of-pocket cost associated with your production services and equipment. By utilizing this tool, you can generate more precise estimates, enhance your pricing strategies, boost sales, and ultimately increase your profits. Additionally, CostRatesAdvisor allows for the benchmarking of your labor, factory, and overhead costs against those of other printing firms and the broader industry. This analysis helps you understand the reasons behind your pricing discrepancies in certain quotes. Are your factory or overhead expenses inflating your prices? Perhaps your labor costs are excessively high, or it could be linked to specific products or services you offer. By addressing these factors, you can make informed decisions to optimize your business operations.

Description

HomeTech ADVANTAGE is a sophisticated software tool designed for unit cost estimating that enables users to generate swift and accurate estimates that can be readily shared with clients. It provides access to the latest pricing information for both building materials and labor specific to your region, ensuring that the estimates remain highly precise. No other publisher matches the extensive database offered by HomeTech Publishing. The software is user-friendly and seamlessly integrates into your construction or remodeling business. For half a century, HomeTech has been a trusted source of dependable pricing information for contractors. The data is specifically tailored to local areas based on zip codes, avoiding the generalized national averages found in other systems. Our dedicated research team engages with numerous local suppliers to ensure the material cost accuracy is spot on. Moreover, we monitor labor expenses across more than 250 regions in the U.S. and Canada, allowing you to maintain competitive pricing alongside successful remodelers in your vicinity. With HomeTech ADVANTAGE, you can confidently present your estimates, fully backed by up-to-date and precise data.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

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Integrations

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Pricing Details

$59 per month
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$214 per year
Free Trial No 
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 Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
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 No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Profectus

Founded

1993

Country

United States

Website

www.costratesadvisor.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

HomeTech Information Systems

Founded

1966

Country

United States

Website

www.hometechonline.com

Product Features

Print Estimating

"Best Price" Estimating Yes 
Best Fit Imposition No 
Bindery Estimating No 
Discounts Management No 
Multiple Version Calculations No 
Pre / Post Service Calculations No 
Pre-Press Estimating No 
Press & Run Style Analysis No 
Process Ink Calculation No 
Production Options Evaluation No 

Product Features

Construction Estimating

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

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