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Best Construction Estimating Software in 2026

Building a reliable estimate means accounting for quantities, costs, bids, and the tools already used in your business. Compared on accounting integrations, assembly library, bid management, digital takeoff, estimate limit, free plan, labor and material costs, paid from, and platform, these options can be assessed against your estimating process. OpenConstructionERP, Bidwright, and Buildxact are among the entries to explore. Consider how each handles takeoff and bid work, whether its assembly library and estimate limit suit your projects, and how labor and material costs are represented. Platform support and accounting integrations may affect fit with existing systems; compare the free plan and paid-from price as well.

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    Bidwright

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Bidwright combines bid management, takeoff, estimating resources, and optional AI workflows.

    9.3 Free plan Visit site
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    OpenConstructionERP

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    OpenConstructionERP brings estimating, project workflows, planning and data exchange together, with a free self-hosted option.

    8.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Buildxact

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Buildxact covers estimating and project management for residential construction, with a free plan and paid tiers.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $169/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    eTakeoff

    Free plan Self-hostedWindows

    eTakeoff Dimension combines drawing measurement with estimating integrations and shared project access. Its full paid plans have substantial per-user annual prices, and the software is Windows-only.

    7.1 Free plan · 15-day trial Visit site
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    STACK

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
    7.1 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    CostX

    Free plan APIWindows

    Choose CostX if you need drawing-based takeoff and estimating with linked workbooks, tender outputs, or subcontractor comparison.

    6.9 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Autodesk Forma Takeoff

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Pick Autodesk Forma Takeoff if your work requires web-based 2D and 3D takeoffs alongside centralized project documents.

    6.6 30-day trial Visit site
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    Clear Estimates

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Clear Estimates combines localized cost data with estimating, proposals, change orders and invoicing.

    6.5 From $59/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Cubit Estimating

    Free trial MacSelf-hostedWeb+1

    Choose Cubit Estimating if your work involves construction takeoff and cost estimates, especially when you need the Enterprise edition’s BIM and team features.

    6.4 From 167 AUD/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    ConEst IntelliBid

    Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    IntelliBid combines electrical estimating with supplier pricing integrations and optional plan-takeoff and reporting tools.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Costryx

    Free trial Web

    Costryx combines takeoffs, estimating, proposals, and bid tracking in one web workspace. Its trial requires no card, while ongoing company and seat charges matter for team budgeting.

    6.0 14-day trial Visit site
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    HCSS

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    HCSS covers estimating through reporting for heavy civil and infrastructure contractors, with connected project, safety, fleet, and cloud tools.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    InEight

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose InEight if your capital projects need connected project controls, information management, estimating, and scheduling across the lifecycle.

    5.8 Visit site
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    PlanSwift

    Free trial Windows

    Choose PlanSwift if you need Windows-based digital takeoffs, estimating, and Excel-connected workflows for construction projects.

    5.7 From $1,500/user/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
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    QuoteSoft

    Free trial Windows

    QuoteSoft combines trade-specific takeoff and cost calculations with customization, integrations, and network use.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Sage Estimating

    Free trial Windows
    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    SharpeSoft Estimator

    Free trial Web

    SharpeSoft Estimator offers detailed bid-building, quote comparison, reporting, and access-control tools for civil construction contractors.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    The EDGE

    Paid APIiPhoneWeb+1

    The EDGE links takeoff, estimating, proposals, and bid changes for specialty trade work. Confirm the Windows requirement, support schedule, and requested pricing against your workflow.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    CausewayOne Estimating

    Paid Web

    Contractors and subcontractors looking to manage estimates, takeoffs, tender documents, and bid comparisons in a collaborative cloud platform should consider CausewayOne Estimating.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    McCormick Systems

    Paid Self-hostedWebWindows

    McCormick Systems brings trade-specific takeoff and estimating tools into a workflow that reaches the bid proposal and can connect awarded jobs to FOUNDATION.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Xactimate

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

    Xactimate combines estimating, sketching, localized pricing, AI assistance, and claim workflows. Its listed Pro subscriptions cover all platforms, while Standard limits users to one chosen platform.

    5.3 Visit site
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    Trimble WinEst

    Paid APIWebWindows

    Choose WinEst if your contracting team needs a database-driven workflow for quantity takeoff, estimates, and bids, with historical cost data and shared project information.

    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    ProEst

    Paid Web

    ProEst brings digital takeoff, cost estimating, and bid management into a web product. Its paid, quote-based structure means buyers need to contact Autodesk for pricing.

    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    On-Screen Takeoff

    Paid Windows
    4.4 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Trimble Accubid Anywhere

    Paid Web

    Accubid Anywhere brings digital takeoff, estimating inputs and bid management together in a web product. Buyers will need to request pricing from Trimble.

    4.1 Pricing on request Visit site

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