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CMIS ECL Software	Novato 5.0 out of 5 stars
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CMIS: About CMIS is like nothing else you have seen or used before. With its single entry design, all modules are sold together and are designed from the source up. CMIS is the perfect balance of information, processes, and user interface that make a complete solution for the Construction Industry. Single entry is the key to making things simple. “Just do it once” is the philosophy that drives integrated design. Keep your leads, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors organized in one place. Save time and money with supplier payment options and discounts. Maintain subcontractor insurance and licensing requirements. Manage your client relations and so much more. Shows, tracks, and monitors all aspects of a project. From the bidding process to warranty issues, if it’s needed CMIS tracks it. With the ability to track almost 1,000 data points you will always know where your job stands. The most detailed Work In Process reporting system in the industry that allows for true real-world accounting.	Novato: About Novato is a compliance platform built for Australian general contractors managing subcontractors on construction sites — replacing spreadsheets and manual licence lookups with one audit-ready system. Novato verifies subcontractor trade licences against live Australian state registers (NSW, QLD, expanding), flagging licences that will lapse before a project finishes — not just checking validity today. Beyond licensing, Novato covers AI-assisted SWMS generation, Right to Work verification, digital asbestos registers, plant and equipment tracking, WHS management plans, psychosocial hazard reporting aligned to Part 6A, toolbox talks, incident reporting, and site induction. Built against real state-by-state regulatory differences, including jurisdictions like Victoria and WA with separate OHS/WHS regimes. Novato exists so contractors can prove — not just claim — every subcontractor on site is licensed, insured, inducted, and compliant.
CMIS: Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported	Novato: Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
CMIS: Audience Companies seeking a tool to keep their leads, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors organized	Novato: Audience Construction and Building Industry
CMIS: Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported	Novato: Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
CMIS: API Offers API Not Supported	Novato: API Offers API Not Supported
CMIS: Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos	Novato: Screenshots and Videos No images available
CMIS: Pricing $3,500 per month Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported	Novato: Pricing $39 AUD/month Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported
CMIS: Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software	Novato: Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 4.5 / 5 features 4.5 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews
	Novato: Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros I really liked Novato because it makes compliance and reporting feel much simpler and more manageable. The platform is easy to use, well organised, and saves a lot of time compared with handling everything manually. I also liked how straightforward it is to keep track of requirements and stay on top of compliance. Overall, it’s a practical tool that makes a complicated process much easier. Directly pulls real-time data from state databases (like NSW Fair Trading) rather than relying on static or uploaded file. Flags credentials and insurances that are set to expire before a project finishes, preventing lapsed compliance. Cons Doesn’t connect to myob making it a little harder to sort bills out but I did see the do support Xero perhaps they might support myob one day. It lacks native integrations with major Australian construction ERPs or accounting software like Xero or MYOB, requiring manual data handling across systems.
CMIS: Training Documentation Not Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported	Novato: Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported
CMIS: Company Information ECL Software Founded: 1991 United States www.eclsoftware.com/products/cmis/	Novato: Company Information Novato Founded: 1995 Australia www.novato.com.au
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CMIS: Categories Construction ERP Supported Construction Management Supported Subcontractor Supported	Novato: Categories Subcontractor Supported
CMIS: Show More Features Construction Management Features Accounting Integration Not Supported Budget Tracking/Job Costing Supported Change Orders Supported Commercial Supported Contract Management Supported Contractors Supported CRM Supported Equipment Tracking Supported Estimating Not Supported Incident Reporting Supported Mobile Access Supported Offline Access Supported Residential Supported RFI & Submittals Not Supported Subcontractor Management Supported Timesheets Supported
CMIS: Integrations Grooper Supported Xpublisher Supported iFinder Supported View All 4 Integrations	Novato: Integrations Grooper Not Supported Xpublisher Not Supported iFinder Not Supported
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