--- description: Review of Ventus Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Ventus | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Software for Mac](/directory/3831/mac/software) > [Ventus](/software/116445/vertical-market-software-ventus-software) # Ventus Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/116445/vertical-market-software-ventus-software Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/116445/vertical-market-software-ventus-software?page=2) > Ventus is an integrated service and construction management platform designed for contractors who require precision, visibility, and control across their operations. It unifies service, project management, CRM, inventory, and financials within a single system, allowing leadership teams to operate from real-time data rather than delayed reporting from disconnected systems. Every operational and financial activity is connected and developed by our in-house team, providing a clear and accurate view of performance as work is executed. Most systems in the market address individual functions such as dispatching, invoicing, or accounting, but rely on fragmented tools and manual reconciliation to complete the operational picture. Ventus is built differently, as a unified platform where job costing, service management and dispatch, field activity, inventory management, and financials are inherently linked. As work progresses, labor, materials, and equipment costs are captured and reflected immediately. Financial impact is visible in real time, not reconstructed after the fact. This gives leaders the ability to identify risk, protect margins, and make decisions while work is still in motion. Ventus also brings operational alignment across departments. Estimating, scheduling, dispatch, service, and project execution operate within a single workflow, reducing the inefficiencies that come from disconnected tools. Teams in the field and office work from the same system, with immediate access to current job data, customer information, and project status. For field personnel, Ventus Mobile provides direct access to the information required to execute work efficiently, while ensuring that updates made on-site are reflected across the organization without delay. This helps reduce billing lag and keeps operations and accounting aligned. The platform is built to support contractors managing both service and project work, including those operating across multiple divisions or entities. It accommodates complex job costing requirements and delivers the level of financial accuracy required for disciplined growth. Ventus is not designed to simply improve workflows. It is built to give operators more control over how their business runs, with performance that can be measured and financials that stay aligned with day-to-day operations. The outcome is a more predictable and scalable operation, without the need for additional systems or constant workarounds. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 43 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 43 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Vertical Market Software ## Commercial Context - **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guyana, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, United States ## Features - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Accounts Payable - Accounts Receivable - Alerts/Notifications - Asset Tracking - Billing & Invoicing - CRM - Calendar Management - Client Portal - Contact Database - Contract/License Management - Cost Tracking - Customer History - Customer Portal - Customisable Reports - Dispatch Management - Document Management - Document Storage - Documentation Management ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Construction Software for Mac](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3831/mac/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Software for Mac](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3831/mac/software) - [Construction Management Apps Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/1722/best-apps/software) - [Construction Accounting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/21/accounting-job-costing-software/software) - [Lawn Care Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/928/lawn-care/software) - [Pool Service Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/571/pool-service/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I stared my position with no petroleum experience and sat with our estimating team for 3 months to learn the industry, using Ventus from day one. After a couple weeks I was fluent enough to build my own quotes or create PO's for our team. This software was easy to learn and makes it easy to learn, and it's very intuitive in the sales process. ----- ### "Ventus user for 10 years" — 5.0/5 > **Shelly** | *16 October 2024* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Love the mobile data for the techs to bill on site. > > **Cons**: Check register is hard for me as I compare it to Quickbooks. I would love to have a little more training that doesn't cost me a ton to get. To see how I can make use of the software even more. > > We have had the software for 10 years and it has worked out great for us. ----- ### "Best Construction, Service, and Inventory Software on the Market" — 5.0/5 > **Michele** | *16 September 2024* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love the complete, thorough, and effective applications that allow for effective accounting and profit calculating. > > **Cons**: There is really nothing I dont like about it > > I have been using Ventus since 2011. It has transformed our ability to become more efficient and profitable in Job Costing, Service, and Inventory. Also allows for security in who can do or see certain modules. We set up bar coding and mobile data with this software. It is great and highly effective\! ----- ### "From GUI to Ventus; A success story\!" — 5.0/5 > **Danye** | *9 August 2024* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ventus has a huge array of updates and advancements for the staff in the office and the techs in the field. The system seemed user-friendly and easy to navigate depending on tasks. > > **Cons**: The colors in Ventus were hard on the eyes from time to time. > > I would like to know more about Ventus. The demo was detailed, and it was cool to see the updated version of GUI. ----- ### "Work In Progress" — 4.0/5 > **Regina** | *21 November 2019* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Pros-One software for all facets needed to operate a business. The staff at VMS make you feel like family and are personally vested in your success. Bar coding capabilities. Ability to transfer Estimate to Job Cost and Service. The ease of searching is great. Docu - ability to attach all documents. Vast number of reports, very diverse in what you can pull. Ability to save to queue to have a history of all transactions. > > **Cons**: Cons - No user's manual. Inconsistency between modules in where to go to search really just inconsistencies between modules period (Ex. some modules you go through Tasks to execute things, others you can do directly from the screen you are in). Can't set zero quantities doing a cycle count for a portion of inventory. Lack of synchronized data (Ex. PM Inquiry -must execute function to make sure it is current; Job Cost - when changing contract through JOB BUDGET/COST SUMMARY - it does not update contract amount in Job File) Passwords - need ability to set override capabilities for specified actions. Daily Password needed for everything under Options. Lack of automatic GL entry or notice that one is needed if a user performs a transaction that needs to have a GL trans done (ex -physical count, inv adj) Lack of "locked for editing" warning when accessing something that someone else is currently in. > > We were lacking in the inventory/bar coding processes and are slowly becoming better at using this feature. It made Physical Count a lot faster. I know we will see better tracking between warehouses once everyone gets it under control. Also, the ability to transfer estimates to a job or service ticket will change things for us and make us more efficient. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/116445/vertical-market-software-ventus-software?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/116445/vertical-market-software-ventus-software) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data