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Buildxact is cloud-based construction estimating and management software for residential builders.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Construction Estimating Software in 2026
Estimating tools can support the work of turning project quantities and costs into bids. Compare digital takeoff, bid management, and the assembly library, as well as how labor and material costs are handled. Accounting integrations and platform may shape how estimates connect with existing tools; estimate limits, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing add further comparison points. This ranked set of 26…
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Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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OpenConstructionERP is a construction cost-estimation and project-management platform covering quantity takeoff, BOQ preparation, tendering, project…
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinux
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Clear Estimates
Clear Estimates is estimating software for residential remodelers, handymen, and general contractors.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.9From $59 a month - 5
Autodesk Forma Takeoff
Autodesk Forma Takeoff is paid web software for digital quantity takeoffs from project information.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.7From $108 a month - 6
Bidwright
Bidwright is an open-source construction estimating workspace for handling bids from intake and takeoff through pricing, review, and quote delivery.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinuxmacOS7.6Free plan - 7
Cubit Estimating
Cubit Estimating combines construction takeoff and estimating so measurements update estimates in one view.
WebmacOSSelf-hostedWindows7.4From A$20 a month - 8
eTakeoff
eTakeoff Dimension is Windows software for PDF and electronic quantity takeoff in construction estimating.
Free planSelf-hostedWindows7.4From $795 a year - 9
InEight
InEight is an integrated project management platform that connects scope, cost, schedule, and execution on complex capital projects.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.7From $444 a year - 10
Sage Estimating
Free planWindows6.7Free plan - 11
Xactimate
Xactimate creates estimates for property claims and restoration jobs, with tools for sketching, measurement, pricing, and claim workflows.
AndroidiOSWebWindows6.5From $2,690 a year - 12
PlanSwift
PlanSwift is installed Windows desktop software for construction takeoff and estimating.
Windows6.4From $2,000 a year - 13
ConEst IntelliBid
ConEst IntelliBid is electrical estimating software for contractors working in electrical, low-voltage, datacom, and solar.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS6.3 - 14
HCSS
HCSS is a connected platform for contractors handling heavy civil and infrastructure work, covering the job from estimating through final reporting.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.3 - 15
The EDGE
The EDGE is construction estimating software for commercial specialty trade contractors and construction estimators.
iOSWebAPIWindows6.3 - 16
Costryx
Costryx is browser-based estimating and takeoff software for commercial subcontractors and specialty trades.
Web6.2From $49 a month - 17
Trimble WinEst
Trimble WinEst is construction estimating software for quantity takeoff and cost planning, from conceptual budgets through detailed project estimates.
WebAPIWindows6.2 - 18
McCormick Systems
McCormick Systems provides estimating and digital takeoff software for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors, covering work from plan…
WebSelf-hostedWindows6.0 - 19
SharpeSoft Estimator
SharpeSoft Estimator is web-based, cloud estimating software for heavy civil construction contractors.
Web6.0 - 20
QuoteSoft
QuoteSoft estimates labor hours and material costs for contractors working in ductwork, HVAC, plumbing, piping, refrigeration, industrial process, and medical gas.
Windows5.9 - 21
CausewayOne Estimating
CausewayOne Estimating is bidding and tendering software for contractors and subcontractors.
Web5.7 - 22
CostX
CostX is construction software for digital takeoff, estimating, and Bills of Quantities.
APIWindows5.6 - 23
ProEst
Web4.8 - 24
RIB CostX
Windows4.8 - 25
Trimble Accubid Anywhere
Trimble Accubid Anywhere is web software for electrical estimating and bid management.
Web4.8