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Kojo vs Viewpoint Vista

Kojo logo

Kojo

Construction

Materials procurement and inventory for speciality trade contractors

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Viewpoint Vista logo

Viewpoint Vista

Construction

Enterprise construction ERP software

From
$600/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kojo benefits depend on distributors providing electronic catalogues and pricing, and a contractor whose main supplier will not participate is left keying quotes by hand.; Viewpoint Vista now sold by Trimble as part of Trimble Construction One rather than as an independent Viewpoint product
  • They diverge on capability: Kojo covers Field material requests, Viewpoint Vista covers Project management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kojo and Viewpoint Vista actually diverge.

Attributes where Kojo and Viewpoint Vista differ
AttributeKojoViewpoint Vista
Starting priceOn request$600/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Windows
FoundedUnknown1976

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction).

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 Kojo

  • Field material requests
  • Multi-supplier quoting
  • Purchase order management
  • Inventory and warehouse
  • Committed cost visibility
  • Enterprise resource planning integration

Only in Viewpoint Vista

  • Project management
  • Accounting
  • Equipment management
  • Job costing
  • HR management
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • ADP

What people use each for

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

Kojo

  • An electrical or mechanical contractor where materials are close to half of job cost and buying happens dailynot Viewpoint Vista
  • A trade contractor that cannot see committed material cost against a job until the invoice arrivesnot Viewpoint Vista
  • A contractor consolidating purchasing across branches to negotiate better distributor pricingnot Viewpoint Vista
  • A subcontractor tracking warehouse stock and job transfers that currently live in a spreadsheetnot Viewpoint Vista

Viewpoint Vista

  • Construction ERP covering job costing and financialsnot Kojo
  • Payroll and HR for a contractor workforcenot Kojo
  • Service management and dispatch for service contractorsnot Kojo
  • Equipment and jobsite trackingnot Kojo
  • Integrating with ProjectSight and other Trimble construction toolsnot Kojo

Where each one falls short

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

Kojo

  • Benefits depend on distributors providing electronic catalogues and pricing, and a contractor whose main supplier will not participate is left keying quotes by hand.
  • It serves speciality trade contractors; general contractors procure subcontracts rather than materials and get almost nothing from it.
  • Enterprise resource planning integration quality varies by system and version, so confirm the depth for your exact configuration rather than accepting the logo on the website.
  • Field adoption is the whole game, and foremen who lose signal in a plant room or basement revert to phoning the office within days unless offline capture genuinely works.
  • It changes purchasing process as well as software, so contractors whose buying authority is informal have to formalise who can commit money before the system produces clean data.

Viewpoint Vista

  • Now sold by Trimble as part of Trimble Construction One rather than as an independent Viewpoint product
  • Pricing is not published; the vendor asks for a phone call or a contact form
  • Built for construction contractors, so its accounting assumes job costing rather than general ledger work

Pricing, plan by plan

Kojo

On request
  • Kojo$undefined/year
    • Materials procurement workflow
    • Supplier quoting and purchase orders
    • Inventory tracking

Viewpoint Vista

$600/month
  • Professional$600/month
    • Project management
    • Accounting
    • Equipment management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • HR management
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom workflows

Which should you pick?

Choose Kojo if

  • You need field material requests.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want multi-supplier quoting.
Kojo review

Choose Viewpoint Vista if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want accounting.
Viewpoint Vista review

Questions people ask

Is Kojo or Viewpoint Vista better?
Neither clearly leads. Kojo starts at On request and Viewpoint Vista at $600/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kojo or Viewpoint Vista?
Kojo starts at On request and Viewpoint Vista at $600/month.
Does Kojo or Viewpoint Vista run on more platforms?
Kojo runs on Web, iOS, Android. Viewpoint Vista runs on Web, Windows.
What is Kojo best used for?
Kojo is most often used for an electrical or mechanical contractor where materials are close to half of job cost and buying happens daily, a trade contractor that cannot see committed material cost against a job until the invoice arrives, a contractor consolidating purchasing across branches to negotiate better distributor pricing, a subcontractor tracking warehouse stock and job transfers that currently live in a spreadsheet. Of those, an electrical or mechanical contractor where materials are close to half of job cost and buying happens daily and a trade contractor that cannot see committed material cost against a job until the invoice arrives are not what Viewpoint Vista is typically brought in for.
What can Kojo do that Viewpoint Vista cannot?
Kojo covers Field material requests, Multi-supplier quoting, Purchase order management, Inventory and warehouse. Viewpoint Vista covers Project management, Accounting, Equipment management, Job costing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kojo: Is this for general contractors?

No. It is built for speciality trade contractors buying materials. General contractors procure subcontracts and would get little from it.

Viewpoint Vista: How do I get pricing information for Trimble Vista?

Trimble Vista uses a customized pricing model requiring direct contact. Customers can contact sales at 1-800-333-3197 or fill out a contact form specifying whether they are exploring, scheduling a demo, requesting pricing, or seeking support.

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Kojo: What if our suppliers will not connect?

You lose most of the quoting benefit and keep only the internal workflow. Check distributor participation before purchase, because it determines the return.

Viewpoint Vista: Does Trimble offer a free trial or demo for Vista?

The product page encourages visitors to 'Book a Demo' but does not specify whether a free trial is available without speaking to sales. Interested parties are directed to contact the sales team.

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Kojo: Does it work without signal on site?

Field requests are designed for site use, and offline behaviour should be tested with your own crews in your worst locations, because that is where adoption is won or lost.

Viewpoint Vista: Can I access Vista as a cloud solution or does it require on-premises installation?

The product page indicates Vista can be 'available on-premise or on the cloud' for Enterprise offerings, suggesting deployment flexibility, but specific details on deployment options are not provided.

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Viewpoint Vista: What are the main features included in Trimble Vista?

Vista features include job-cost accounting, automated invoicing, and workforce management. Existing customers can access support and resources through the Customer Portal.

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