--- title: "10 Best Construction Estimating Software for Small Businesses 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find and compare the 2026 best Construction Estimating software for small businesses, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/construction-estimating-software/s/small-businesses/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best Construction Estimating Software for small business ## Top 10 ranked by small-business reviewer ratings ### Ranked small business Construction Estimating products | Rank | Product | Rating | Key attribute | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [ClockShark](https://www.capterra.com/p/155467/ClockShark/) | 4.7 out of 5 (18 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $40.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Bid Management, Project Management, Project Tracking, Reporting/Analytics, Task Management | | 2 | [JobTread](https://www.capterra.com/p/218503/JobTread/) | 4.9 out of 5 (80 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $159.00 Flat Rate, Per Year | Bid Management, Customizable Templates, Multiple Projects, Project Management, Project Tracking, Quotes/Estimates, Reporting/Analytics | | 3 | [Premier Construction Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/133101/Premier/) | 4.9 out of 5 (10 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $125.00 Per User, Per Month | Multiple Projects, Project Management, Project Tracking, Quotes/Estimates, Reporting/Analytics, Task Management | | 4 | [Jobber](https://www.capterra.com/p/127994/Jobber/) | 4.7 out of 5 (59 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $39.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Bid Management, Customizable Templates, Multiple Projects | | 5 | [Contractor+](https://www.capterra.com/p/213952/Contractor/) | 4.8 out of 5 (56 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | $98.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Bid Management, Customizable Templates | | 6 | [ArcSite](https://www.capterra.com/p/156735/ArcSite/) | 4.9 out of 5 (22 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $15.00 Per User, Per Month | Bid Management, Customizable Templates, Multiple Projects, Project Management, Quotes/Estimates, Reporting/Analytics, Takeoff | | 7 | [Buildxact](https://www.capterra.com/p/173135/buildXACT/) | 4.6 out of 5 (120 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $199.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Bid Management, Customizable Templates, Multiple Projects, Project Management, Project Tracking, Quotes/Estimates | | 8 | [Obat](https://www.capterra.com/p/275116/Obat/) | 4.9 out of 5 (57 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | €25.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Customizable Templates, Multiple Projects, Project Management, Project Tracking, Quotes/Estimates, Reporting/Analytics, Task Management | | 9 | [Beam AI](https://www.capterra.com/p/10017154/Beam-AI/) | 5.0 out of 5 (19 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | Contact vendor | Multiple Projects, Project Tracking, Takeoff | | 10 | [Estimating Link](https://www.capterra.com/p/2038/CLIWin-Estimating-System/) | 4.9 out of 5 (49 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $225.00 Per User, Per Month | Bid Management, Customizable Templates, Multiple Projects, Quotes/Estimates, Reporting/Analytics, Takeoff | For the complete directory, see [the full product list](#full-product-list). --- ## See top 10 product details ### 1. [ClockShark](https://www.capterra.com/p/155467/ClockShark/) Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (18 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $40.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Bid Management - Project Management - Project Tracking - Reporting/Analytics - Task Management #### Pros based on reviews - Streamlined setup and operation - Comprehensive employee monitoring tools #### Cons based on reviews - Limited and inconsistent mobile functionality - Frequent technical glitches --- ### 2. [JobTread](https://www.capterra.com/p/218503/JobTread/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (80 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $159.00 Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Bid Management - Customizable Templates - Multiple Projects - Project Management - Project Tracking - Quotes/Estimates - Reporting/Analytics --- ### 3. [Premier Construction Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/133101/Premier/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (10 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $125.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Multiple Projects - Project Management - Project Tracking - Quotes/Estimates - Reporting/Analytics - Task Management --- ### 4. [Jobber](https://www.capterra.com/p/127994/Jobber/) Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (59 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $39.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Bid Management - Customizable Templates - Multiple Projects #### Pros based on reviews - Integrated scheduling and billing tools - Centralized business organization #### Cons based on reviews - Frequent technical glitches - Limited and inflexible reporting --- ### 5. [Contractor+](https://www.capterra.com/p/213952/Contractor/) Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (56 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality Starting price: $98.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Bid Management - Customizable Templates --- ### 6. [ArcSite](https://www.capterra.com/p/156735/ArcSite/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (22 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $15.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Bid Management - Customizable Templates - Multiple Projects - Project Management - Quotes/Estimates - Reporting/Analytics - Takeoff --- ### 7. [Buildxact](https://www.capterra.com/p/173135/buildXACT/) Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (120 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $199.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Bid Management - Customizable Templates - Multiple Projects - Project Management - Project Tracking - Quotes/Estimates --- ### 8. [Obat](https://www.capterra.com/p/275116/Obat/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (57 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: €25.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Customizable Templates - Multiple Projects - Project Management - Project Tracking - Quotes/Estimates - Reporting/Analytics - Task Management --- ### 9. [Beam AI](https://www.capterra.com/p/10017154/Beam-AI/) Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (19 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Multiple Projects - Project Tracking - Takeoff --- ### 10. 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