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Overview
Costimator automates manufacturing cost estimation and quoting. It helps manufacturers improve accuracy and reduce manual effort. Reports can be confusing for new users, yet ease of use and time-saving features make it a strong pick for streamlining operations.
Costimator Specifications
- Cost Tracking
- Reporting And Analytics
- Production Planning
- Inventory Management
What Is Costimator?
Costimator is a cost estimating and quoting software designed for manufacturers. It serves businesses of all sizes, from job shops to OEMs, by automating process costing and offering detailed cost analysis. Features like pre-loaded cost models and CAD integration improve accuracy, reduce estimating time, and support better decision-making.
Costimator Pricing
Costimator Integrations
Costimator integrates with a wide range of apps, including:
- Epicor
- JobBoss
- E2
- ProfitKey
- Solidworks
Who Is Costimator For?
Costimator is ideal for a wide range of industries and sectors, including:
- Machining
- Sheet metal fabrication
Is Costimator Right For You?
Costimator is well-suited for manufacturers seeking to improve the accuracy and efficiency of their cost estimation processes. One standout feature is its automated process costing, which minimizes manual input and reduces errors. This makes it especially useful for businesses aiming to optimize operations and maintain competitiveness. With tools like Solidworks integration and pre-loaded cost models, it supports a streamlined quoting process.
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Costimator Features
Automated Process Costing
This feature automatically calculates the cost of various manufacturing processes, significantly reducing the need for manual data entry and minimizing the risk of human error. It helps manufacturers save time and achieve more accurate cost estimates across a wide range of production scenarios.
Comprehensive Cost Analysis
By offering detailed insights into individual cost components, this feature enables manufacturers to pinpoint inefficiencies and identify areas for potential savings. The result is improved operational decision-making that can lead to enhanced profitability and better resource allocation.
Database-Driven System
Built on a robust database architecture, this system requires user-managed updates to maintain accuracy. This ensures that all cost data remains current and is customized to reflect the specific materials, labor rates, and processes relevant to each manufacturing environment.
3DFX CAD Add-On
Using CAD files, this add-on determines both time and cost estimates with greater precision. It supports more accurate quoting by leveraging geometric data directly from design files, which reduces the likelihood of miscalculations during the estimation phase.
Pre-Loaded Cost Models
Includes hundreds of industry-validated cost models and cycle time calculators that help standardize the quoting process. Costimator features these tools to reduce the time required for estimating while maintaining consistency across different job types and manufacturing methods.
Pros And Cons of Costimator
Pros
Easily configurable for manufacturing processes
Detailed, component-level breakdowns
CAD-assisted estimating via 3DFX
Cons
Reports can be confusing for new users
Not as accurate as full CAD/CAM in some cases
Costimator Reviews
Total 12 reviews
3.7
All reviews are from verified customers
Rating Distribution
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4
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Share your experience
Alessandro Z.
Architecture & Planning, N/A employees
Less than a year
“very user friendly workflow”
Pros
It lays out the expected expenses for each business operation clearly and the reports feel reliable and accurate.
Cons
It's a great program, nothing to complain about.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
Scott G.
Medical Devices, N/A employees
Less than 6 months
“Poor feature recognition issues”
Pros
The program can still work for you if you're ready to spend the time entering all your tools, materials, speeds and feeds yourself and if you don't rely on the automatic feature recognition that 3DFX is supposed to provide, it may end up being a decent fit for your process.
Cons
Biggest problem is with 3DFX feature recognition. On parts we'd consider simple, it misses at least half of the features and on more complex parts it struggles even more. In other cases, it identifies features incorrectly so you have to catch the mistakes manually especially when the part includes irregular features.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
2
Value for money
4
Customer Support
3
Functionality
2
Scott P.
Machinery, N/A employees
More than a year
“flexible for manufacturing needs”
Pros
Its Cost Modeler feature lets users build estimating tools that closely match the company's actual processes and work centers which makes estimates feel much more accurate and relevant.
Cons
One thing I'd still like to see is the ability to adjust and save window sizes so they always reopen at the exact size I prefer.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of pricing plans does Costimator offer?
Costimator offers custom pricing. For a tailored Costimator cost, contact us.
Does Costimator have a mobile app?
The vendor site does not mention an iOS or Android app.
Does Costimator offer an API?
No public API is not mentioned by the vendor.
What other apps does Costimator integrate with?
ERP/MRP connections and export scripts for Epicor, JobBOSS, E2, ProfitKey, plus SolidWorks linkage noted in press.
What language does Costimator support?
Costimator software is available in English language.
Who are the typical users of Costimator?
Users are typically from machining and sheet-metal fabrication teams; job shops and OEMs.
What level of support does Costimator offer?
Support is available via phone and email contact, onboarding, and customer portal access.