RANGIS vs Spreadsheets: The Real Comparison

See why 1,000+ small contractors switched from Excel/Google Sheets to RANGIS and saved 8-12 hours per week

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature RANGIS Spreadsheets
Mobile app (iOS/Android) ✓ Limited
Works offline on job sites ✓ ✗
Create estimate in under 2 minutes ✓ ✗ (10-15 min)
Professional PDF invoices ✓ Auto-generated Manual export
Built-in calculator ✓ ✗
Store job site photos ✓ Organized by project ✗ Scattered in phone
Team collaboration ✓ Real-time Email files back/forth
Task assignment ✓ ✗
Project status tracking ✓ Automated Manual updates
Client database ✓ Separate sheet
Version control / backup ✓ Automatic ✗ Manual saving
Multi-language support ✓ 17 languages ✗
Learning curve 1 hour Familiar, but time-consuming
Monthly cost Subscription (2-week free trial) Free (but costs time)

Average Time Saved Per Week

8-12 hours

Based on survey of 500+ small contractors who switched from spreadsheets to RANGIS

Real-World Scenarios

Scenario 1: Creating an Estimate On-Site

With RANGIS:

  1. Open mobile app
  2. Take photos of work area
  3. Use built-in calculator for materials
  4. Select items from template
  5. Generate PDF estimate
  6. Email to client

⏱️ Time: 2-3 minutes

With Spreadsheets:

  1. Take photos (separate app)
  2. Write notes on paper
  3. Drive back to office
  4. Open last estimate file
  5. Copy/paste, modify line items
  6. Calculate totals manually
  7. Export to PDF
  8. Attach photos (find them first)
  9. Email to client

⏱️ Time: 15-20 minutes

Scenario 2: Team Coordination

With RANGIS:

  • Assign tasks in app
  • Team gets push notifications
  • Updates sync in real-time
  • Everyone sees current status
  • Built-in messaging

⏱️ Time: Instant updates

With Spreadsheets:

  • Text crew members individually
  • Update spreadsheet manually
  • Email updated file to team
  • "Did you get my last message?"
  • Conflicting versions of file
  • Follow-up calls to confirm

⏱️ Time: 30-60 min/day of back-and-forth

What Contractors Say

"I was using Excel for 8 years. Thought I was 'saving money' but I was actually wasting 10+ hours a week on admin. Switched to RANGIS and got my evenings back. Best decision for my business."

— Mike T., Electrical Contractor, Boston

"The mobile app changed everything. I can create estimates on-site, customer signs off immediately, and I'm already ordering materials before I leave. Used to take 2-3 days with spreadsheets."

— Sarah K., General Contractor, Austin

"My crew is Polish and Lithuanian. Having everything in their language eliminated so many communication mistakes. Can't do that with Excel."

— Jan P., Renovation Contractor, Chicago

The Real Cost Comparison

RANGIS

~$50/month

  • Saves: 8-12 hours/week
  • Your time value: $50/hour × 10 hours = $500/week saved
  • Net gain: ~$1,950/month

✓ ROI: 3,900%

Spreadsheets

$0/month

  • Hidden cost: 10+ hours/week of your time
  • Lost opportunities: Slower estimates = fewer jobs
  • Errors: Manual calculations = mistakes
  • Stress: Disorganized workflow

✗ True cost: $2,000+/month in lost time

Ready to Save 10 Hours Per Week?

Try RANGIS free for 2 weeks. No credit card required. Switch back to spreadsheets anytime (but you won't want to).

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Common Questions

Can I import my existing spreadsheets?

You can manually recreate your estimate templates in RANGIS (takes about 30 minutes). Most contractors find it's worth it to start fresh with a cleaner system.

What if I'm already comfortable with Excel?

That's what 90% of our users said before switching. The question isn't "am I comfortable?" but "am I wasting time?" If you're spending hours on admin instead of building, it's time to upgrade.

Is my data secure?

Yes. RANGIS uses bank-level encryption and automatic cloud backups. Ironically, it's more secure than Excel files on your laptop that could crash or get stolen.

Can I try before committing?

Absolutely. 2-week free trial, no credit card required. Test it on real projects and see if you save time.