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eCMS vs Viewpoint Spectrum: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 5th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 953 reviews from Construction Accounting users.
% Fit
Missing features
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Job Costing
5.0
Accounts Payable
5.0
Billing & Invoicing
4.8
Accounts Receivable
5.0
Multiple Projects
NA
% Fit
Feature ratings
Job Costing
3.9
Accounts Payable
3.8
Billing & Invoicing
3.6
Accounts Receivable
3.7
Multiple Projects
3.9
User satisfaction
4.7
User reviews41
Ease of use
4.6
Functionality
4.5
Value for money
4.7
Customer support
4.7
3.9
User reviews407
Ease of use
3.7
Functionality
3.7
Value for money
3.5
Customer support
3.5
Price starts from
Yearly subscription
Free version
Free trial
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Not provided by vendor
Free version
Free trial
Best for

commercial contractors any size, any type, multiple or single locations, North America preferred

Spectrum is best suited for large–enterprise commercial general contractors, heavy/civil contractors, electrical contractors, mechanical, plumbing & HVAC contractors, and more.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
View Reviews
1 / 4
View Reviews
Video reviews
No video reviews yet
No video reviews yet
User interface
No videos provided by vendor
No videos provided by vendor
67689
5 screenshots
175831
5 screenshots

eCMS

27/39
  • API
  • Audit Trail
  • Bid Management
  • Customizable Reports
  • Estimating
  • Financial Analysis
  • Inventory Management
  • Multiple Projects
  • Project Tracking
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Recurring/Subscription Billing
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Accounting Integration
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Budget Control
  • Budgeting/Forecasting
  • Cash Management
  • Construction Breakdowns
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Management
  • Equipment Tracking
  • Financial Management
  • For AEC Industry
  • General Ledger
  • Job Costing
  • Job Tracking
  • Mobile Access
  • Payroll Management
  • Project Accounting
  • Project Time Tracking
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • Real-Time Data
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Time & Expense Tracking
  • Timesheet Management
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Viewpoint Spectrum

Top Features
36/39
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eCMS
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Viewpoint Spectrum
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
eCMS
  • By Computer Guidance
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1981
Viewpoint Spectrum
  • By Trimble
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1978
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