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CMiC vs iAuditor by SafetyCulture

CMiC logo

CMiC

Construction & Architecture

Cloud-based construction management software

From
$300/month
Rated
-
iAuditor by SafetyCulture logo

iAuditor by SafetyCulture

Construction & Architecture

Mobile inspection and safety management platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only iAuditor by SafetyCulture has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: CMiC pricing is by quote only, with the site's Pricing link leading to a Get a Quote form and no rate, tier or minimum published; iAuditor by SafetyCulture the free plan is limited to 10 users and 5 active templates
  • They diverge on capability: CMiC covers Project management, iAuditor by SafetyCulture covers Digital inspections.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CMiC and iAuditor by SafetyCulture actually diverge.

Attributes where CMiC and iAuditor by SafetyCulture differ
AttributeCMiCiAuditor by SafetyCulture
Starting price$300/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
Founded19852004

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction & Architecture).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in CMiC

  • Project management
  • Accounting
  • Document management
  • Job costing
  • Field operations
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Microsoft 365

Only in iAuditor by SafetyCulture

  • Digital inspections
  • Safety audits
  • Issue tracking
  • Analytics
  • Corrective actions
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Procore
  • Data encryption
  • Audit trails
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

CMiC

  • Running construction accounting and financials as an ERP for a contractornot iAuditor by SafetyCulture
  • Managing project documents, workflow and approvals alongside the general ledgernot iAuditor by SafetyCulture
  • Analytics and reporting across a construction firm's projectsnot iAuditor by SafetyCulture

iAuditor by SafetyCulture

  • Running site inspections and safety checklists from a mobile devicenot CMiC
  • Reporting on workplace incidents, audits and corrective actionsnot CMiC

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CMiC

  • Pricing is by quote only, with the site's Pricing link leading to a Get a Quote form and no rate, tier or minimum published
  • Functionality is split into separately named products including Construction Financials, Project Management, Workflow, Analytics, NEXUS and CONSTRUCT

iAuditor by SafetyCulture

  • The free plan is limited to 10 users and 5 active templates
  • AI credits are metered per seat per month, at 300 on free, 500 on Premium and 800 on Enterprise
  • Unlimited templates and advanced analytics require Premium at $24 per seat per month billed annually
  • Paying monthly rather than annually raises Premium from $24 to $29 per seat
  • The 99.9% uptime commitment and 24/7 support are Enterprise only

Pricing, plan by plan

CMiC

$300/month
  • Core$300/month
    • Project management
    • Accounting
    • Document management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Mobile field app
    • Advanced analytics
    • API access

iAuditor by SafetyCulture

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited inspections
    • Basic templates
    • Photo capture
  • Premium$19/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Priority support
    • Integrations
  • EnterpriseFree
    • SSO
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose CMiC if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want accounting.

Choose iAuditor by SafetyCulture if

  • You need digital inspections.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want safety audits.

Questions people ask

Is CMiC or iAuditor by SafetyCulture better?
Neither clearly leads. CMiC starts at $300/month and iAuditor by SafetyCulture at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CMiC or iAuditor by SafetyCulture?
iAuditor by SafetyCulture has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $300/month for CMiC and Free for iAuditor by SafetyCulture.
Does CMiC or iAuditor by SafetyCulture run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use iAuditor by SafetyCulture for free?
Yes. iAuditor by SafetyCulture has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CMiC starts at $300/month.
What is CMiC best used for?
CMiC is most often used for running construction accounting and financials as an erp for a contractor, managing project documents, workflow and approvals alongside the general ledger, analytics and reporting across a construction firm's projects. Of those, running construction accounting and financials as an erp for a contractor and managing project documents, workflow and approvals alongside the general ledger are not what iAuditor by SafetyCulture is typically brought in for.
What can CMiC do that iAuditor by SafetyCulture cannot?
CMiC covers Project management, Accounting, Document management, Job costing. iAuditor by SafetyCulture covers Digital inspections, Safety audits, Issue tracking, Analytics. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Audit trails, Web support.

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