JobBOSS² vs RADAN Quoting

JobBOSS²8.9Visit RADAN Quoting8.0Visit

Higher score JobBOSS² #1 in Metal Fabrication Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit JobBOSS²

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RADAN Quoting #4 in Metal Fabrication Software 8.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Hexagon

• JobBOSS² fits best

  Job shops needing a broad, connected ERP

• RADAN Quoting fits best

  Established shops focused on metal-fabrication quoting

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Side by side

Feature	JobBOSS² 8.9/10 Visit ↗	RADAN Quoting 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.0
Ranking	#1 in Metal Fabrication Software	#4 in Metal Fabrication Software
Best for	Job shops needing a broad, connected ERP	Established shops focused on metal-fabrication quoting
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features JobBOSS² 0/4 · RADAN Quoting 1/4
Estimating & quoting	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Production scheduling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Inventory tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Job costing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Shop-floor access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Connects quoting, scheduling, inventory, costing, quality, and accounting Mobile shop-floor collection plus visual production scheduling Public API and integrations with QuickBooks, Xero, MYOB, and manufacturing tools	Builds job quotes from CAD and job information Estimates material and manufacturing costs Standardizes quoting before production begins
Cons	Contact-sales pricing slows upfront budget comparison Closed-source licensing limits code-level modification Phone-only listed support may not fit teams seeking broader channels	Focused on quoting rather than a broad fabrication workflow Requires contacting sales for pricing Not suited to buyers seeking self-service pricing
Our verdict	JobBOSS² is cloud-based ERP and shop management software for job shops, machine shops, and make-to-order manufacturers. Its scope covers estimating and quoting, quote-to-order conversion, order management, production scheduling, inventory… Read the review →	RADAN Quoting is Hexagon’s estimating application for metal fabrication. It is aimed at fabrication shops and manufacturers that need a repeatable way to prepare job quotations before production, including small, mid-market, and enterprise… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• JobBOSS² — where it wins

  • Connects quoting, scheduling, inventory, costing, quality, and accounting
  • Mobile shop-floor collection plus visual production scheduling
  • Public API and integrations with QuickBooks, Xero, MYOB, and manufacturing tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Contact-sales pricing slows upfront budget comparison
  • Closed-source licensing limits code-level modification
  • Phone-only listed support may not fit teams seeking broader channels

• RADAN Quoting — where it wins

  • Builds job quotes from CAD and job information
  • Estimates material and manufacturing costs
  • Standardizes quoting before production begins

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on quoting rather than a broad fabrication workflow
  • Requires contacting sales for pricing
  • Not suited to buyers seeking self-service pricing

• JobBOSS²8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad cloud ERP connecting quoting, production, inventory, costing, quality, and accounting.

  Visit JobBOSS²Full verdict →
• RADAN Quoting8.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A focused quoting tool that turns CAD and job information into fabrication estimates.

  Visit HexagonFull verdict →