No. 7 of 26 ·Project Estimation Software

ConEst IntelliBid

Web · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone

Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.6

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely5 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

ConEst IntelliBid is ranked #7 of 26 in project estimation software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows.

ConEst IntelliBid plans and pricing

All plans

IntelliBid Plus Not published Price depends on edition and number of users · supplier pricing services licensed separately conest.com · 4 Oct 2026

IntelliBid Standard Not published Price depends on edition and number of users · supplier pricing services licensed separately conest.com · 4 Oct 2026

IntelliBid Pro Not published Price depends on edition and number of users · supplier pricing services licensed separately conest.com · 4 Oct 2026

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The record

Purpose: IntelliBid is electrical estimating software for electrical, low-voltage, datacom, and solar contractors.
Estimating database: Its industry database contains over 140,000 material items and more than 500,000 pre-built assemblies.
Supplier pricing: It integrates with NetPricer, EPIC, and TRA-SER, whose pricing services are licensed separately, and can compare prices across up to 10 local suppliers.
Labor and takeoff: Built-in labor units and Auto Labor Factoring support adjustments for factors such as installation height, floors, run length, and quantities.
Edition differences: Standard includes core estimating; Plus adds tools such as Smart Substitution and Count Sheets; Pro adds change orders, enhanced proposals, and bid analysis.
Plan takeoff: SureCount integrates plan takeoff with IntelliBid, synchronizing drawings and phases and sending assigned materials and labor into the estimate.
Reporting add-on: Conest Connect is an add-on that uses IntelliBid data to produce custom reports and dashboards.
Deployment: IntelliBid can be installed on a local PC or office network, or accessed through Conest’s CE Cloud hosted platform.
Cloud security: CE Cloud states that it uses multi-factor authentication, RFID access, multi-layer firewalls, anti-DDoS protection, physically restricted data access, and daily encrypted off-site backups.
Cloud access: CE Cloud supports access from Windows and Mac computers, Chromebooks, and Chrome or Firefox browsers; Conest says its Windows applications are designed for laptop and desktop use.
Operating system limit: For local workstation installations, Conest lists Windows 10 and Windows 11 client/server support and says Mac requires supported Windows software in virtualization; ARM-based systems are unsupported.
Support and training: Conest lists US-based technical support, classroom training, webinars, a video library, and IntelliBid tips.
Support contract: Conest says customers with an active service contract can access product upgrades, support documents, and its online product knowledge base.
Company history: Conest says it was founded in 1989 and describes its software as designed with contractors, estimators, and project managers in mind.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Project Estimation Software in 2026#7 of 26
Best Construction Estimating Software in 2026#7 of 26

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Sources

conest.com/products/intellibid-electrical-estimati· checked 4 Oct 2026
conest.com/products/intellibid-features-comparison· checked 4 Oct 2026
conest.com/products/ce-cloud-software/· checked 4 Oct 2026
conest.com/system-requirements/· checked 4 Oct 2026
conest.com/support/· checked 4 Oct 2026
conest.com/about/· checked 4 Oct 2026