Hi,
I’m in the market for some pricing software (my wife told me to buy some lol) so am thinking either BBEST or Wessex’s software.
I do framing part time and typically use mouldings from Wessex, DJ Simon and Lion - maybe Mainline in the future too.
I’m just after something that adds a typical frame up, nothing to glamorous and gives me the ability to load mouldings in from my four suppliers.
While I’ll try a trial of both I wonder if anyone else has weighted up the two?
Thanks!
BBest vs Wessex
-
- Posts: 242
- Joined: Fri 08 Jun, 2007 9:22 am
- Location: Aldershot, Hampshire
- Contact:
- Jonny2morsos
- Posts: 2231
- Joined: Wed 12 Mar, 2008 10:28 pm
- Location: Lincs
- Organisation: Northborough Framing
- Interests: Fly Fishing, Photography and Real Ale.
- Location: Market Deeping
Re: BBest vs Wessex
I believe the Wessex programme can now be used with Android devices if that is of interest to you.
- GeoSpectrum
- Posts: 2175
- Joined: Fri 01 Oct, 2010 11:49 am
- Location: Lincolnshire
- Organisation: Ashcraft Framing
- Interests: Family, x-country skiing, wine, art, Jazz
- Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
- Contact:
Re: BBest vs Wessex
I use the wessex program (the pro version) and find it very good. Simple to set up and get started. You can import price lists or make your own and import that. The interface is straight forward and so far it has provided every thing I need.
The android app is a separate program and could be useful if you visit customers homes. You'll need an android base tablet or smart phone to run it.
Try the free trials and go forte one that suits you.
The android app is a separate program and could be useful if you visit customers homes. You'll need an android base tablet or smart phone to run it.
Try the free trials and go forte one that suits you.
Alan Huntley
Ashcraft Framing
Bespoke Easels and Self-assembly tray frames
http://www.ashcraftframing.co.uk
Ashcraft Framing
Bespoke Easels and Self-assembly tray frames
http://www.ashcraftframing.co.uk
-
- Posts: 252
- Joined: Sat 12 Mar, 2011 4:22 pm
- Location: United Kingdom
- Organisation: Anything Framed
- Interests: Custom Framing, Hand Finishes and Multi Aperture Mounts.
- Location: Peterborough
- Contact:
Re: BBest vs Wessex
I use BBest on windows 7. it works but its not great (sorry). Long overdue an update.
I'm planning to change to the Wessex program and the Android app.
I'm planning to change to the Wessex program and the Android app.
Anything Framed
-
- Posts: 13
- Joined: Wed 09 Mar, 2011 10:03 pm
- Location: Hythe, Kent
- Organisation: Hythe
- Interests: Picture Framing, Interior Design, Collecting art, Garden maintenance,
Re: BBest vs Wessex
Have you looked at Framr by Framiac.
It's brilliant, and is continually being improved.
It's brilliant, and is continually being improved.
- Steve Goodall
- Posts: 820
- Joined: Thu 08 May, 2008 4:22 pm
- Location: Up North
- Organisation: Happily Retired - working for beer now
- Interests: Gothic Punk / Man City / Photography...
Re: BBest vs Wessex
WESSEX - but I would say that...
Only having a bit of fun
We do free demo versions though - sorry but I'm not an expert on the pricing software just yet - give me time - I have been studying the program & it all it seems really easy to use (even for a novice) - but I am still strugging with fifty million types of glass & a thousand backing boards - that I need to know EVERYTHING about
Give me a call if you want a good laugh
- I am picking it up
- but I'm far from being the "guru" just yet
- but working hard!!!
The Wessex range is HUGE
Only having a bit of fun

We do free demo versions though - sorry but I'm not an expert on the pricing software just yet - give me time - I have been studying the program & it all it seems really easy to use (even for a novice) - but I am still strugging with fifty million types of glass & a thousand backing boards - that I need to know EVERYTHING about

Give me a call if you want a good laugh






Your too late I'm afraid - I retired in April 2024 
