Ediphi vs Destini Estimator

Forward-thinking GC’s choose Ediphi as the source of truth for project costs. Ditch DESTINI and create accurate, detailed estimates in minutes, not hours — all in the cloud.

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Why preconstruction teams choose Ediphi over Destini

Ediphi is the only true cloud-based preconstruction platform. That means no downloads, IT dependence to deploy, VPN’s to fuss with, or version conflicts. With all your historical data available in one easy-to-use platform, Ediphi lets precon teams create accurate, compelling cost narratives and guide clients from concept to construction.

Platform

Feature

Ediphi

DESTINI Estimator

Cloud-native

Yes

Yes – browser-based, no installs

No

Partially

Real-time collaboration

Yes

Built-in

No

Requires setup

Concept-to-detail estimating

Yes

Continuous workflow

No

Separate phases

IT overhead

Yes

None

No

Needs Citrix or hosting setup

Open API

Yes

API docs available upon request

Not Available

Not Available

Deployment timelines

Yes

Can deploy in a day

No

Requires extensive setup and training

Estimating

Feature

Ediphi

DESTINI Estimator

Assemblies

Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Sort Fields

Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Use Groups

Yes

Bucket project costs by asset classes

No

Requires utilizing sort fields

Area Sheets

Yes

Easily estimate components based on building geometry

Not Available

Not Available

Unit Mix

Yes

Repetitive scopes of work tied to the project performance that can support programmatic estimating

Not Available

Not Available

Rooms

Yes

Non-repetitive scopes of work required to support the building

Not Available

Not Available

Systems

Yes

Micro-estimates that incorporate line items, assemblies, and pull from parametric data

Not Available

Requires you to create project-level templates

Visibility across entire organization

Yes

Available

No

Can be configured, but may degrade performance

Viewing historical pricing

Yes

Click on any line item to see historical prices across your office or org

No

Difficult to configure and maintain

Built-in Takeoff tool

Not Available

Integrates with other takeoff tools

Yes

Includes 2D Takeoff

Excel integration

Yes

Direct integration with Microsoft Excel with flexible custom reporting that anyone can use

No

Requires an admin to set up the report, so end users cannot adjust reports

GC’s and GR’s

Feature

Ediphi

DESTINI Estimator

General Conditions and General Requirements

Yes

Create GC & GR details, staffing and labor Gantt charts, and more

Not Available

Not Available

Cost Modeling

Feature

Ediphi

DESTINI Estimator

Cost Modeling

Yes

Use historical and benchmark project data to create faster, more detailed estimates

Not Available

Not Available

Contracting

Feature

Ediphi

DESTINI Estimator

Contracting

Yes

Turn estimates into bid packages, level subcontractor bids, and more

Yes

Available

Truly cloud native, not ‘kinda’ cloud native

While DESTINI claims to be a cloud-based software, it requires a remote desktop or custom cloud hosting setup to use in the cloud. Ediphi is truly cloud native, and gives your teams the ease-of-use they deserve.

One estimate, from concept to detail.

DESTINI splits workflows between conceptual budgeting and detailed estimates, meaning more work for you and less clarity for your clients. With Ediphi, your conceptual estimates are detailed, and easily editable as designs change. From your first feasibility study to GMP, you work in the same estimate file.

Ediphi’s Unit Price Catalogue: Real costs, not guesswork

DESTINI uses custom libraries and templates that rely on manual updates, creating a huge workload to keep your database clean. Ediphi’s Unit Price Catalog automatically captures actual costs from every project, giving your team access to the most current pricing. Every estimate you create makes the next one better.

Estimate faster with Use Groups

Ediphi’s Use Groups function like smart assemblies, with context. Drop in all the scope for any use group, such as “hotel bar” or “below grade parking”, and reuse them across projects with a single click. Ediphi’s use groups are structured around real building uses, leaving Destini’s traditional assemblies in the dust.