The choice of a cost engineering tool is an important one for every organization. After all, it will determine the way you approach cost in the foreseeable future. Choosing between Cleopatra Enterprise and Aspen Kbase is a good example of a choice that cannot be made based on specifications alone, an in depth analysis of the differences is vital to making the right decision.
The differences between Aspen Kbase and Cleopatra Enterprise start at the very basis of the software. Aspen Kbase is part of AspenTech’s AspenONE suite, a group of applications which are needed to feed Aspen Kbase. The focus with Aspen Kbase clearly lies on the process side of the industry. In comparison, Cleopatra Enterprise is an independent cost engineering tool which was developed around cost engineering standards so it could be used in all situations.