Compare Estimator vs. Presstimator

The Franklin Estimator is specifically designed for conventional full-service print shops, offering near-instant usability and serving as an industry benchmark for many years. Its robust features combine power and precision while remaining user-friendly. In contrast, the EstimatorQP caters to primarily digital printing environments and In-Plant facilities, proficiently managing various formats such as Offset, Wide Format, Mailing, Embroidery, and Screen Printing. With an intuitive interface, users can swiftly generate estimates and adjust their shop's equipment settings. Once a customer's approval is secured for an estimate, a detailed job ticket can be generated, facilitating continuous monitoring and management of the job throughout the production process. This capability empowers production staff to operate autonomously from the sales team. Additionally, it offers features such as Estimates categorized by Estimate Number, Job Tickets that can be customized by the user, Job Tickets organized by Salesperson, Active Jobs tracked by Sales Representative, Customer information associated with Sales Representatives, and comprehensive Stock Order Reports. This streamlined approach not only enhances efficiency but also improves communication within the team.

The Presstimator is a specialized software tool tailored for estimating and managing jobs specifically for newspapers and commercial web offset printing companies. With the Presstimator, users can swiftly generate precise and comprehensive estimates. It enables the printing of personalized customer quotes, job tickets, invoices, skid tags, shipping manifests, and a wide array of other reports. After a job concludes and production data is collected via the Production Actuals application, the Estimate vs. Actuals report facilitates cost analysis, while the Markup feature and Profit Analysis report allow for meticulous tracking of profit margins. Users can apply various filters to compile job sets and create Total Usage reports that summarize the time and resources utilized. All costs and standards are centralized in one accessible location within the Shop Settings of the Presstimator database. Furthermore, by loading the Presstimator database onto a server, multiple users can simultaneously access the software, enabling them to share quotes, print reports, schedule jobs, and monitor inventory efficiently. This collaborative capability greatly enhances team productivity and streamlines the workflow in busy printing environments.