Estimating Link vs Pantera Tools vs BidScaler vs BidBook

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Pricing

Estimating Link

Starting from

$ 166/Month

Pricing Model:Per User

Free Trial
Free Version

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Pantera Tools

Starting from

$ 2500/Month

Pricing Model:Not provided by vendor

Free Trial
Free Version

BidScaler

Starting from

$ 1000

Pricing Model:Per Feature

Free Trial
Free Version

BidBook

Starting from

$ 90/Year

Pricing Model:Per User

Free Trial
Free Version

Best for

Estimating Link

1-50 users

Heavy and Civil construction companies both large and small.

Pantera Tools

1-500 users

General Contractors, Subcontractors and Project Owners.

BidScaler

1-200 users

BidBook

2-1000+ users

Specialty Construction, Self-Performing Contractors --> Including Mechanical, Flooring, Drywall, Roofing, Electrical, Landscape, Concrete, Roadwork, Scaffolding and other trades.

Recognition

Estimating Link

CAPTERRA SHORTLIST Construction Estimating Software (2024)
Construction Estimating Software (2023)
Best Value Construction Bid Management
Software (2022)
Best Value Construction Estimating
Software (2021)
Best Value Construction Bid Management
Software (2021)
Best Value Construction Estimating
Software (2022)
Best Value Construction Bid Management
Software (2022)

Pantera Tools

BidScaler

BidBook

Screenshots

Estimating Link

The Bid Sheet is your dashboard of Items/Tasks for your Estimate. The Bid Sheet automatically calculates your unit and lump sum pricing for each item. Markup and Finalization of your bid (moving money, rounding, etc) are managed from the bid sheet.

Pantera Tools

BidScaler

BidBook

Features

Estimating Link

11/16

Takeoff
Document Management
Project Management
Document Storage
RFP Management
Collaboration Tools
Third-Party Integrations
Proposal Generation
Proposal Management
Cost Database
Subcontractor Management
Quotes/Estimates
File Sharing
Version Control
Bid Management
Accounting Integration

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Document Management
Subcontractor Management
Quotes/Estimates
Project Management
File Sharing
Document Storage
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Pantera Tools

9/16

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Takeoff
Collaboration Tools
Third-Party Integrations
Proposal Generation
Proposal Management
Cost Database
Document Management
Subcontractor Management
Quotes/Estimates
Project Management
File Sharing
Document Storage
Version Control
Bid Management
Accounting Integration
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BidScaler

1/16

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Takeoff
Collaboration Tools
Third-Party Integrations
Proposal Generation
Proposal Management
Cost Database
Document Management
Subcontractor Management
Quotes/Estimates
Project Management
File Sharing
Document Storage
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BidBook

Top Features

16/16

Show Construction Bid Management Software Features +

Takeoff
Collaboration Tools
Third-Party Integrations
Proposal Generation
Proposal Management
Cost Database
Document Management
Subcontractor Management
Quotes/Estimates
Project Management
File Sharing
Document Storage
Version Control
Bid Management
Accounting Integration
RFP Management

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Reviews

Estimating Link

Highest Rated

User Satisfaction
4.9(36)
Ease of Use
4.8
Customer Service
5.0
Features
4.8
Value for Money
5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

99%

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Pantera Tools

User Satisfaction
4.5(15)
Ease of Use
4.5
Customer Service
4.7
Features
4.3
Value for Money
4.1

Likelihood to Recommend

91%

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BidScaler

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BidBook

User Satisfaction
4.5(17)
Ease of Use
4.3
Customer Service
4.5
Features
4.3
Value for Money
4.7

Likelihood to Recommend

88%

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Pros & Cons

Estimating Link

Pro

"The onboarding session with [sensitive content hidden] was not only seamless but it was enjoyable, which in turn motivated me to fully understand the system."

Reynolds Taylor

Jun 12, 2023

Pro

"The software is super user friendly and the customer service is top notch."

McMurray Lainey

Oct 18, 2022

Con

"I haven't had enough time to give a critical assessment of its shortcomings."

Pavone Gene

Apr 15, 2024

Con

"The online live trainings to use the software was disorganized and hard to follow unless you already were familiar with the software."

Wilkinson Cindy

May 18, 2022

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Pantera Tools

Pro

"I like the support we've received Kim and Susie have been great. I like the look of our plan room."

Meyers Alden

Aug 25, 2016

Pro

"This was a really nice project management software. It would be fantastic for anyone in the construction industry."

Graf Larry

Feb 21, 2015

Con

"By my own ignorance, I tried this before realizing it is made for the construction industry."

Graf Larry

Feb 21, 2015

Con

"I work for a general contractor, and we are bidding multiple jobs at one time. So when going and updating information, it is a pain sometimes having to go out of one job and into another and back."

Anderson Kirsten

Oct 14, 2014

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BidScaler

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BidBook

Pro

"It is easy to find and reference relevant information in one easy to view platform. We area able to communicate more effectively with our constituents and and ultimately build stronger relationships."

Whitlock Kimberly

Sep 15, 2020

Pro

"This made the software feel proprietary to our company. I enjoy how user friendly the software is and how smoothly it runs."

Quandt Joshua

Jun 15, 2020

Con

"This is a good thing and a bad thing in terms of user adoption."

Grealis Thomas

Mar 29, 2023

Con

"Getting the data into the system correctly was a bit of a pain. Understanding the Bidbook Status's to our existing Status's."