Audience
Estimators, project managers, contractors and freelancers pricing fixed-price jobs
About BidVariance
BidVariance is browser-based Monte Carlo estimating software for consultants, agencies, engineering teams and specialist contractors pricing fixed-price work. Users build task-based models from optimistic, likely and pessimistic duration and cost estimates, connect task dependencies, and add probabilistic risks. The simulation engine samples thousands of outcomes and reports cost and schedule ranges, P50/P80/P90 results, loss and target-margin probabilities, deadline confidence, and the assumptions that drive variation. Users can test alternative scenarios on Business and Consultant licenses, calculate confidence-based quotes, export project data, and create printable decision reports. Project models stay in local browser storage; online license verification is required for the full workspace. Free standalone bid calculators are available without an account, while the multi-task simulation app requires a one-time license.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$129 one-time
Pricing Details:
Pro is $129 one-time for one user; Business is $249 one-time for up to five internal users in one legal entity; Consultant is $399 one-time for a consultant or consultancy analyzing client projects. Licenses are perpetual and include free minor updates; there is no subscription.
Free Version:
Free Version available.
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BidVariance
Turkey
bidvariance.com
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