--- description: Learn more about eCMS. We provide Australian business users the most detailed information on pricing, benefits, and disadvantages of software that will make your choice easier. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: eCMS Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Accounting Software](/directory/25/construction-accounting/software) > [eCMS](/software/109939/ecms) # eCMS Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/109939/ecms Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/109939/ecms?page=2) > eCMS by Computer Guidance is a fully integrated cloud-based project management \& enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform for construction companies > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 41 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of eCMS The business intelligence and analytics application transforms organizational, departmental, and personal data into actionable insight with self-service query and interactive reports. Users can manage customer relationships with the inbuilt CRM application which provides tools for optimizing contact management, recording interactions, and storing contact information in order to aid with producing effective proposals. Mobile optimization allows field construction workers to enter data on-the-go and track time per project or client. Users can submit time entry, attendance information, and generate field reports when working remotely. Project collaboration tools allow teams to work together on projects with open channels of communication, data exchange, synchronized workflows, meeting minutes, submittals, and daily reports. The fully-integrated format of eCMS combines over 10 different management applications to provide an end-to-end construction business management and resource planning tool. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 41 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Computer Guidance - **Location**: Scottsdale, US - **Founded**: 1981 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 10,000.00 - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Please contact Computer Guidance Corporation for pricing details. The software is priced per user per app - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Accounts Payable - Accounts Receivable - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Asset Lifecycle Management - Billing & Invoicing - Budget Control - Budget Tracking - Budgeting/Forecasting - Business Intelligence - Business Process Automation - CRM - Cash Management - Change Order Management - Collaboration Tools - Commercial - Compliance Management ## Integrations (7 total) - Corpay - Equipment360 - HCSS Dispatcher - HeavyBid - HeavyJob - IBM Cognos Analytics - Procore ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Construction Accounting Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/25/construction-accounting/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Accounting Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/25/construction-accounting/software) - [Construction Management Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/28/construction-management/software) - [Job Costing Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1243/job-costing/software) - [Manufacturing Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/666/manufacturing-engineering/software) - [Content Management Systems](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/276/content-management-system-cms/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Simpro](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/91468/simpro-enterprise) — 4.0/5 (145 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Using Computer Guidance" — 4.0/5 > **Kyle** | *21 October 2020* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Document Imaging, download payroll timesheets, reliable platform, automatic intercompany transactions. > > **Cons**: Getting the information out of CGC can be difficult sometimes but, with the implementation of the IDIs this challenge is getting easier. > > Experience has been good overall, It's a stable platform that can do may things required of a construction software package, and can do it all under one system. ----- ### "Reliable and Flexible" — 4.0/5 > **Patrick** | *14 July 2020* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: We have been in the construction industry for almost 70 years and a customer of CGC for over 30 years. We have been using eCMS on the cloud version for almost 10 years. The reliability and flexibility of eCMS is excellent. But their best feature is their staff. They have a broad range of knowledge to help you plan and problem solve no matter what the issue is. > > **Cons**: Sometimes the software is just TOO flexible. because it can be all things to all people that makes it difficult to determine the best way to use it. Initial set up of a new function or application can be confusing for that reason. But you can certainly tailor it to your specific needs. ----- ### "asst. secretary / contracts admin." — 4.0/5 > **Maricela** | *2 October 2020* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: billing module is pretty simple to use.. > > **Cons**: the help information or maybe a chat center > > It's our primary software. It provides job status . ----- ### "Computer Guidance (CGC) ERP Customer Review" — 4.0/5 > **Eric** | *16 July 2020* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: We use almost all of the ERP applications made available to us within eCMS, from our primary accounting functions such as payables, receivables, general ledger and payroll, to industry-specific functions like job costing and plant sales. CGC also offers electronic forms and content management to all of it's customers which integrate seamlessly. Being able to use a web-based product like eCMS makes upgrading and installations go quickly and smoothly. > > **Cons**: I do not have anything negative to say about CGC or their products. > > We have several integrations that tie into eCMS. Having the ability to do this saves a lot of data entry and makes for quicker processing. ----- ### "CGC eCMS" — 5.0/5 > **Cindy** | *13 May 2022* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Job Cost is critical for us and reporting is great for our field teams > > **Cons**: Payroll could be a little more robust but integrates well with other software if needed. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/109939/ecms?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/109939/ecms) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | ----- ## Structured Data