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Raken Pros and Cons: Top Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users find Raken to be easy to use, streamlining project management and simplifying training for new users. (12 mentions)
Users value Raken's rich feature set, including customizable forms, quick report creation, and effective timecard management. (8 mentions)
Users value the quick and responsive customer support from Raken, enhancing their experience with the software. (6 mentions)
Users appreciate the photo management features of Raken, enhancing report details and site material tracking. (6 mentions)
Users enjoy the daily usability of Raken, benefiting from its quick setup and efficient team integration. (5 mentions)
Users value the flexible and professional reporting capabilities of Raken, enhancing communication and presentation quality. (5 mentions)
Users express frustration over missing customizable features in Raken, affecting usability and project management efficiency. (4 mentions)
Users face inefficient processes in Raken, such as limited customizations and challenges in report generation and data extraction. (3 mentions)
Users face a steep learning curve in training inexperienced field crews to effectively use Raken's features. (3 mentions)
Users express frustration with budgeting issues in Raken, finding it difficult to set up and manage effectively. (2 mentions)
Users express frustration with the budget management feature, finding it difficult to set up and understand for accurate tracking. (2 mentions)
Users experience glitches in time entry and other issues, but the support team resolves them effectively. (2 mentions)
Users express a need for improvement in job costing and budgeting features of Raken for better usability. (1 mentions)
Users experience poor usability with Raken due to cumbersome job cost code input and form accessibility issues. (1 mentions)
Users face difficulty with time entry and navigation issues, complicating their overall experience on Raken. (1 mentions)

Top Pros or Advantages of Raken

1. Ease of Use
Users find Raken to be easy to use, streamlining project management and simplifying training for new users.
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.0/5

"Easy to use but missing some features"

What do you like about Raken?

It's easy to use, easy to train other users on, and puts out a consistently formatted daily report. I like some of the reports it can produce for larg

Michelle B.
MB

Michelle B.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Efficient"

What do you like about Raken?

Easy to use app that allows for efficent project management. I like the inclusion of the weather reports the best.

2. Features
Users value Raken's rich feature set, including customizable forms, quick report creation, and effective timecard management.
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Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Easy, Efficient Software."

What do you like about Raken?

The software is easy to download and gets technicians set up in a matter of 2 minutes. Raken Customer Support responds quickly and accurately. Raken h

Shane Y.
SY

Shane Y.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"Great Reoprts"

What do you like about Raken?

The way the reports are made and pictures are added to them with many more options of details about the day.

3. Customer Support
Users value the quick and responsive customer support from Raken, enhancing their experience with the software.
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Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3.5/5

"Raken has been a huge help with tracking progress in our school projects."

What do you like about Raken?

customer service. Any time I have had an issue I have recieved help easily.

Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Easy, Efficient Software."

What do you like about Raken?

The software is easy to download and gets technicians set up in a matter of 2 minutes. Raken Customer Support responds quickly and accurately. Raken h

4. Photo Management
Users appreciate the photo management features of Raken, enhancing report details and site material tracking.
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Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Easy, Efficient Software."

What do you like about Raken?

The software is easy to download and gets technicians set up in a matter of 2 minutes. Raken Customer Support responds quickly and accurately. Raken h

Shane Y.
SY

Shane Y.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"Great Reoprts"

What do you like about Raken?

The way the reports are made and pictures are added to them with many more options of details about the day.

5. Daily Use
Users enjoy the daily usability of Raken, benefiting from its quick setup and efficient team integration.
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.0/5

"Easy to use but missing some features"

What do you like about Raken?

It's easy to use, easy to train other users on, and puts out a consistently formatted daily report. I like some of the reports it can produce for larg

Verified User
A

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

3.0/5

"Great Way to Get Team Involved"

What do you like about Raken?

great way to loop in team members who arent on site full time. Easy to use and can be used everyday

6. Reporting
Users value the flexible and professional reporting capabilities of Raken, enhancing communication and presentation quality.
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A

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.0/5

"Easy to use but missing some features"

What do you like about Raken?

It's easy to use, easy to train other users on, and puts out a consistently formatted daily report. I like some of the reports it can produce for larg

Michelle B.
MB

Michelle B.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Efficient"

What do you like about Raken?

Easy to use app that allows for efficent project management. I like the inclusion of the weather reports the best.

Top Cons or Disadvantages of Raken

1. Missing Features
Users express frustration over missing customizable features in Raken, affecting usability and project management efficiency.
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Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Easy, Efficient Software."

What do you dislike about Raken?

Not a fan of the budget for each project feature.

SF

Sergio F.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Very happy with the Raken app for construction services app"

What do you dislike about Raken?

I do have an item. I wish we could save larger video files in Raken.

2. Inefficient Processes
Users face inefficient processes in Raken, such as limited customizations and challenges in report generation and data extraction.
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Meghan M.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Raken has been a great addition to our daily work life"

What do you dislike about Raken?

The app has some glitches. But as mentioned, they're pretty good with fixing these things when the problem is brought to their attention. Example:

Verified User
A

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.0/5

"Easy to use but missing some features"

What do you dislike about Raken?

1) Observation categories are limited and most of the time not applicable, these should be customizable. 2) Admins should be able to disable some fea

3. Learning Curve
Users face a steep learning curve in training inexperienced field crews to effectively use Raken's features.
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West T.
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West T.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"CM in the field has never been easier."

What do you dislike about Raken?

Not specifically on Raken's side, but field implmentation has been a struggle on our behalf. Teaching field crew who have never used a personal mobile

Tiffany C.
TC

Tiffany C.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Great Platform for Small and Midsize Construction Company"

What do you dislike about Raken?

I do not like that the foremen can rollover hours from the previous day. I wish there was a way to force them to put in the hours manually each time.

4. Budgeting Issues
Users express frustration with budgeting issues in Raken, finding it difficult to set up and manage effectively.
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Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Easy, Efficient Software."

What do you dislike about Raken?

Not a fan of the budget for each project feature.

Tiffany C.
TC

Tiffany C.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Great Platform for Small and Midsize Construction Company"

What do you dislike about Raken?

I do not like that the foremen can rollover hours from the previous day. I wish there was a way to force them to put in the hours manually each time.

5. Budget Management
Users express frustration with the budget management feature, finding it difficult to set up and understand for accurate tracking.
See 2 mentions

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Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Easy, Efficient Software."

What do you dislike about Raken?

Not a fan of the budget for each project feature.

Tiffany C.
TC

Tiffany C.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Great Platform for Small and Midsize Construction Company"

What do you dislike about Raken?

I do not like that the foremen can rollover hours from the previous day. I wish there was a way to force them to put in the hours manually each time.

6. Technical Issues
Users experience glitches in time entry and other issues, but the support team resolves them effectively.
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MM

Meghan M.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Raken has been a great addition to our daily work life"

What do you dislike about Raken?

The app has some glitches. But as mentioned, they're pretty good with fixing these things when the problem is brought to their attention. Example:

Verified User
A

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.0/5

"Easy to use but missing some features"

What do you dislike about Raken?

1) Observation categories are limited and most of the time not applicable, these should be customizable. 2) Admins should be able to disable some fea

7. Improvement Needed
Users express a need for improvement in job costing and budgeting features of Raken for better usability.
See 1 mentions

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Tiffany C.
TC

Tiffany C.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Great Platform for Small and Midsize Construction Company"

What do you dislike about Raken?

I do not like that the foremen can rollover hours from the previous day. I wish there was a way to force them to put in the hours manually each time.

8. Poor Usability
Users experience poor usability with Raken due to cumbersome job cost code input and form accessibility issues.
See 1 mentions

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SL

Shirley L.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"This is an awesome product for projects"

What do you dislike about Raken?

The guys in the field use I-Pads. They see things differently on them versus our desktop computers. There are forms I put in for them to use, but th

9. User Difficulty
Users face difficulty with time entry and navigation issues, complicating their overall experience on Raken.
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SL

Shirley L.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"This is an awesome product for projects"

What do you dislike about Raken?

The guys in the field use I-Pads. They see things differently on them versus our desktop computers. There are forms I put in for them to use, but th

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"A Must-Have for Construction Site Reports"
What do you like best about Raken?

I find Raken incredibly valuable for creating daily reports and including pictures to better organize work sites. Its simplicity is a major asset, making it easy to create custom forms that ensure all our subcontractors submit consistent, universal-looking reports. This capability, especially the form customization, helps us gather necessary information efficiently, keeping everyone on the same page. The platform serves as a critical point of reference for tracking when specific tasks are completed, and the attached images serve as visual documentation, capturing what the field looked like before further work was done. These features collectively streamline communication and maintain order on a site with lots of work happening simultaneously. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raken?

The requirement to sign in every time I access Raken on the computer is quite annoying. It would be much more convenient to have an option to remain signed in, especially since the mobile app version already offers this seamless experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CH
Project Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Raken is a game changer"
What do you like best about Raken?

Raken has been a huge time saver. Daily reports, custom checklists, safety protocols, and photos are all streamlined, and I can get accurate updates from the field without chasing anyone down. The app is simple enough for the crews to use but gives me all the detail I need to stay on top of the job.

It keeps communication clear between the field and office, cuts down on paperwork, and helps projects run smoother overall. For me, it’s made managing multiple jobs a lot less stressful.

Kate and Cian have been great to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raken?

I don't have any major dislikes other than me needing to take the time to learn and implement all of the features. I would like to see some additional administrative project management tools. Some way I can track job cost and schedules. It would also be handy if the "incidents" feature was customizable and expandable in the same way checklists are. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JC
Executive Assistant
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Project Data Storage and Collaboration"
What do you like best about Raken?

I like that it can store project data, such as pictures of before and after, documents, and comments from foremen regarding the job.

We like that our Foremen can view the projects that they are assigned to. We include pictures and data for them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raken?

We’re unable to use the clock-in feature because it automatically clocks our workers out at midnight, which doesn’t work well for us since most of our projects take place during overnight third-shift hours.

Additionally, it would be helpful if the interface were more visually appealing and easier to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tiffany C.
TC
Project Assistant
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great Platform for Small and Midsize Construction Company"
What do you like best about Raken?

The platform is quite intuitive and everything is easy to use. The customer service at Raken is top notch and they really listen to their customers needs. I asked to have a feature implemented and a few months later, Raken rolled out that feature to send notifications to administrators when check list are completed. Austin in the help center (now promoted to a higher position) is as good as they come. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raken?

I do not like that the foremen can rollover hours from the previous day. I wish there was a way to force them to put in the hours manually each time. They have a habit of just rolling over the hours and those hours are not accurate. I also do not like how the budgeting works. Its a little difficult to set up properly then the foremen do not understand how to input how much materteral was used that day. The Equipment feature is also kind of hard to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

TM
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"SPECIAL EDITION FOR PROJECTS"
What do you like best about Raken?

EASY OF USE EASE OF INERGRATION FREQUENCY OF USE Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raken?

NO EURO SUPPORT NO GREEK LANGUAGE NO EURO QUALIFICATIONS Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DZ
Controller
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Simple and Seamless!!"
What do you like best about Raken?

We tried another timekeeping provider and ran into problem after problem. Moving to Raken was so simple compared to others, and checked all of our boxes. Their document function is an added positive which allows our employees a one stop shop for all things within our company. The implementation was easy and seamless in connecting with our system. Their customer support has been exteremley helpful throughout every step of the way. We use it every day and love the functionality. Integration with our Spectrum software was simple and overnight!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raken?

Some manager functions must be accessed via web brower. Not fully managable in the field in the app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MM
Project Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Raken has been a great addition to our daily work life"
What do you like best about Raken?

We implemented Raken into our company about 6 months ago now. It's been great having various team members take daily notes and upload their photos. We've been able to go back in our records when needed and it's been a game changer. Love the daily logs and documents tabs. I also like that we've been able to give Raken Support our feedback and they roll out updates that take our suggestions into consideration. Work life feels a lot more organized since we integrated Raken into our daily routine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raken?

The app has some glitches. But as mentioned, they're pretty good with fixing these things when the problem is brought to their attention.

Example: would like to export employee certificates for a certain job, but it's exporting ALL certificates instead. I believe they are currently working on this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

West T.
WT
Business Development/Pre-Construction
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"CM in the field has never been easier."
What do you like best about Raken?

The timecard managment aspect has made a world of difference for us. Managing over 100 field employees spread over 150+ miles on double digit jobs has never been easier. Also, the documents section has allowed us to digitally upload sets of plans and removed the large plan sets from the field. Another great thing is the customizable forms. We were able to create and submit our specific change order forms as well as dust control forms within Raken, which we can them digitally compile and submit when needed. The gallery and photos has been aweosme for taking site delivery of materials. Jack from Raken has been a good resource for support and help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raken?

Not specifically on Raken's side, but field implmentation has been a struggle on our behalf. Teaching field crew who have never used a personal mobile phone before, let alone a laptop or tablet has proved to be a challenge that we are tackling everyday. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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AC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Love Raken"
What do you like best about Raken?

Raken has given us the ability to take our company to the next level. Absolutely love how user friendly it is and with new updates, upgrades and integrations it is always evolving in a positive way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raken?

I have found no downsides whatsoever. I have zero dislikes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

TJ
Project Director
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Project Director"
What do you like best about Raken?

Gives a great quick snapshot of field activities Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raken?

Limited on the type of info and metrics that you can collect and leverage from it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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