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At a Glance
HCSS
HCSS
Star Rating
(233)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SmartBid
SmartBid
Star Rating
(27)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (59.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SmartBid

HCSS vs SmartBid

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found SmartBid easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers felt that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.

  • Reviewers felt that SmartBid meets the needs of their business better than HCSS.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that HCSS is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of SmartBid over HCSS.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
HCSS
No pricing available
SmartBid
No pricing available
Free Trial
HCSS
Free Trial is available
SmartBid
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
211
9.1
24
Ease of Use
8.5
222
8.8
24
Ease of Setup
8.1
155
8.2
11
Ease of Admin
8.4
84
9.2
11
Quality of Support
9.6
204
9.3
24
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
85
9.2
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
220
9.5
23
Features by Category
6.3
48
Not enough data
Vehicle Management
7.3
48
Not enough data
6.2
46
Not enough data
8.0
47
Not enough data
7.1
44
Not enough data
ELD Compliance
7.3
40
Not enough data
7.7
40
Not enough data
5.9
37
Not enough data
6.1
37
Not enough data
Driver Management
6.2
44
Not enough data
7.5
47
Not enough data
5.8
43
Not enough data
5.7
43
Not enough data
Deliveries
5.2
43
Not enough data
5.2
43
Not enough data
5.4
43
Not enough data
Dashcam
5.0
36
Not enough data
5.9
37
Not enough data
5.8
36
Not enough data
Analytics
5.8
44
Not enough data
5.3
42
Not enough data
6.7
45
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Fleet Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Fleet Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.8
59
Not enough data
Document Management
7.5
59
Not enough data
8.1
58
Not enough data
8.2
57
Not enough data
7.0
58
Not enough data
Qualifications
7.4
56
Not enough data
7.2
56
Not enough data
7.3
54
Not enough data
Construction Management
8.1
53
Not enough data
8.4
54
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.2
86
Not enough data
Field Management
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.2
84
Not enough data
7.7
82
Not enough data
8.0
80
Not enough data
7.5
78
Not enough data
Asset Management
7.9
78
Not enough data
9.2
81
Not enough data
8.2
78
Not enough data
8.6
80
Not enough data
Construction Risk Assessment SoftwareHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
7.8
13
Not enough data
Workplace Safety Management
8.6
13
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
Operational Safety Management
7.1
11
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
Logistical Safety Management
8.3
13
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Construction Project ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.4
30
Not enough data
Task Management
8.3
30
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
8.2
29
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.2
29
Not enough data
Site Management
7.9
28
Not enough data
8.7
29
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
8.1
28
Not enough data
Construction EstimatingHide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features
8.0
107
Not enough data
Workflow Management
8.0
103
Not enough data
8.0
104
Not enough data
Job Costing
8.4
106
Not enough data
7.9
100
Not enough data
8.0
100
Not enough data
Construction Drawing ManagementHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.1
23
Not enough data
Document Management
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
7.1
22
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
Site Management
8.1
22
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration PartnersHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
HCSS
HCSS
SmartBid
SmartBid
HCSS and SmartBid are categorized as Bid Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
HCSS
HCSS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
58.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.6%
SmartBid
SmartBid
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
37.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
59.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.7%
Reviewers' Industry
HCSS
HCSS
Construction
84.1%
Civil Engineering
5.6%
Utilities
1.7%
Consulting
1.3%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
0.9%
Other
6.5%
SmartBid
SmartBid
Construction
92.6%
Government Administration
3.7%
Civil Engineering
3.7%
Other
0.0%
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Discussions
HCSS
HCSS Discussions
What is HCSS Plans used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from HCSS
Designed specifically for the heavy civil construction industry, HCSS Plans is a digital plans management tool that allows your foremen to take control of...Read more
What is Equipment360 used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from HCSS
Equipment360 enables fleet management to automate preventative maintenance schedules, track repair history, and provide cost analysis, ensuring your...Read more
What is HCSS Dispatcher used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from HCSS
HCSS Dispatcher improves your scheduling and dispatching efficiency by avoiding downtime and delays, reducing unnecessary rentals, and automating routine...Read more
SmartBid
SmartBid Discussions
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