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FOUNDATION vs ProEst: Which is a better fit?

Updated on February 13th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 1,718 reviews from Construction Estimating users.
% Fit
Missing features
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Quotes/Estimates
NA
Cost Estimating
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Takeoff
NA
Mobile Access
4.0
Project Management
4.2
% Fit
Missing features
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Quotes/Estimates
4.0
Cost Estimating
--
Takeoff
2.5
Mobile Access
NA
Project Management
--
User satisfaction
4.3
User reviews227
Ease of use
4.0
Functionality
4.2
Value for money
4.2
Customer support
4.3
3.6
User reviews52
Ease of use
3.4
Functionality
3.5
Value for money
3.3
Customer support
3.8
Price starts from
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Free version
Free trial
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Not provided by vendor
Free version
Free trial
Best for

General contractors, subcontractors, construction CPAs, and construction project managers.

General contractors, subcontractors, civil construction, landscape specialists, and construction companies.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
View Reviews
1 / 4
View Reviews
Video reviews
No video reviews yet
No video reviews yet
User interface
No videos provided by vendor
No videos provided by vendor
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5 screenshots
8684
5 screenshots

FOUNDATION

24/46
  • Access Control
  • Bid Management
  • BIM Modeling
  • CAD Tools
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commercial/Industrial
  • Contract/License Management
  • Cost Tracking
  • Data Collection
  • Electrical Estimating
  • For Residential
  • Historical Database
  • HVAC Estimating
  • Invoice Management
  • Proposal Generation
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Takeoff
  • Task Management
  • Time & Expense Tracking
  • Visual Assemblies
  • What-if Analysis
  • Accounting Integration
  • Activity Dashboard
  • API
  • Audit Trail
  • Calendar Management
  • Change Order Management
  • Cost Database
  • Cost Estimating
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Management
  • Financial Management
  • For AEC Industry
  • Job Scheduling
  • Materials Management
  • Mobile Access
  • Multiple Projects
  • Plumbing Estimating
  • Project Management
  • Project Tracking
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
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ProEst

Top Features
26/46
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FOUNDATION
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
ProEst
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
FOUNDATION
  • By Foundation Software
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1985
ProEst
  • By Autodesk
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1982
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