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Software project managers need a tool to help plan and control their projects.

For starters, a software cost estimation tool should offer:

Accurate estimates Within 20% of actuals, 70% of the time
Automatic recalculation For fast operation; can be toggled on and off
Comprehensive estimates Estimates for Requirements, Design, Coding, Testing, Maintenance, and Adaptation
A track record Used by thousands of software project managers

Some of the better software cost estimation tools may also provide:

What-if analyses Make trade-offs & perform sensitivity analyses
Extensibility User definable cost drivers
Adaptability Can be calibrated to your environment
Function Points An optional software sizing method

There is one software cost estimation tool that gives you ALL of the above PLUS:

Easy to learn interface Context sensitive help, pull down menus
Choice of user interfaces Screen-based or command line
An established model Based on COCOMO, not a proprietary model, so all details are published
Intermediate or Detailed COCOMO Select the model you prefer
Support for Ada COCOMO Select either standard COCOMO or Ada COCOMO estimates
Support for Incremental COCOMO Model your Incremental Development or Prototyping process
15 different reports & graphs Including schedule, staffing, cost, summary, activities, and milestones -- each report can be sent to the screen, printer, or a file
Work Breakdown Structures Any number of levels in product hierarchy (system, subsystem, module, etc.) -- You can describe your project's structure in as much detail as you choose

Which tool? COSTAR. We know you need professional tools, AND:

Complete estimation package
  • Includes Software Engineering Economics, Barry Boehm's 767 page textbook.
  • Includes DBedit, a program to customize COCOMO to your environment.
  • Includes Calico, a program to calibrate COCOMO to your process
Volume discounts Site license available, Network license available
Support after the sale One year of free phone support & new releases

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