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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
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.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
No details available.
Integrations
No details available.
Pricing Details
$59 per month
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
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
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
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
Franklin Estimating Systems
Country
United States
Website
www.franklinestimating.com/estimator
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
Print Estimating
"Best Price" Estimating
No
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