Clear Estimates
7.9#1 in quoting softwareFrom $59 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitClear Estimates vs OpenConstructionERP
OpenConstructionERP
8.1#3 in construction estimating softwareFrom €1,200 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Clear Estimates | OpenConstructionERP |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Pro supports exporting estimates to BuilderTrend and connecting CRMs and other apps through Zapier; the FAQ also says QuickBooks Online and Desktop integrations are available to all customers. | Listed connections include Excel, SAP, DATEV, Xero, Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox, Nextcloud, Power BI, Tableau, Metabase, MS Project, n8n, Zapier and Make. |
| Public API | The company describes CEPIA as an API for real-estate and construction technology companies that generates estimates from work type, location and project size. | Every UI action is exposed through a versioned REST API under /api/v1, with interactive Swagger documentation available at /api/docs. |
| Purpose | Clear Estimates is estimating software aimed at residential remodelers, handymen, and general contractors. | OpenConstructionERP is a construction cost estimation and project management platform covering quantity takeoff, BOQ preparation, tendering, project execution, quality management and financial control. |
Clear Estimates plans
- Standard$59 a month
- Standard (annual)$59 a month
- Standard (monthly)$79 a month
- Pro (annual)$99 a month
- Pro$99 a month
- Pro (monthly)$119 a month
OpenConstructionERP plans
- Self-hostedFree
- CWICR cost database€750, paid once
- Priority SLA€1,200 a year
- DDC cad2data converters€1,800 a year
- cad2data converters€1,800 a year
- Commercial licence€2,500, paid once
Pick Clear Estimates if…
Clear Estimates suits residential remodeling and handyman businesses, as well as general contractors who need itemized estimates and proposals. Commercial or other work may require upfront customization of its built-in parts and templates.
Pick OpenConstructionERP if…
It suits construction teams, general contractors, specialist subcontractors and quantity surveying teams managing estimates and projects. It may also fit organizations that need self-hosted data control or CAD/BIM quantity extraction.