User Reviews

Costimator by MTI Systems

4.0

2 customer reviews

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"Consistant Knowledge Based Estimating Software"
4.0
Version Info: 11.2
Purchased Date: June 01, 2002

Estimator, Aero Gear
September 21, 2011
Michael French
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Ratings Breakdown

Ease of Use
4.0
Implementation
3.0
Fits Needs
5.0
Features
4.0
Customer Service
5.0

Pros

Ease of use
Cost Modeler feature is powerful. It allows you total control of the process you are modeling.
Consistent results
Drag & Drop functionality
Annual software upgrades
Import/Export utilities allow connections to other software
User definable standards
User definable cutting data
After sale support and training
Web based training sessions

Cons

Make report and import/export templates easier to create
More training on template creation

Overall

Costimator brings a level of consistency to estimating that prior methods could not match. I would recommend it to any manufacturer looking for a more consistently accurate approach to quoting potential work.

"Costimator works in Kansas"
4.0
Version Info: 11
Purchased Date: January 01, 2008

Industrial Engineering, Landoll Corporation
September 01, 2011
Scott Padgett
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Ratings Breakdown

Ease of Use
4.0
Implementation
4.0
Fits Needs
4.0
Features
4.0
Customer Service
4.0

Pros

-Easy to learn and use (even with limited knowledge)
-Keep software current and improving
-Cost Modeler (great feature that allows the user to custom design the software to their needs)
-MTI stays in contact after the sale
-Scan and attach feature (attach documents to software)
-Reports feature
-Notes feature
-Windows based
-Software comes full of features and databases of information
-Pictures showing the different tools for reference
-Webinars

Cons

-Feature for 3D CAD software file
-Easier to create reports (of the information the user wants)

Overall

I really like Costimator. I would recommend the software to anyone that needs a software that is easy to use, comes loaded with accurate information, and has the flexibility, with the Cost Modeler Feature, for the user to design the software to match their companies needs and requirements.

> Vendor Responses

Thanks for the feedback.
-Jay Snow, Marketing Manager, www.mtisystems.com

09/01/2011 by MTI Systems