--- title: "Cert-In Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra" description: "With the help of Capterra, learn about Cert-In Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Construction Estimating products and more." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/100197/WinTRF-Estimating-System/" page_type: "product" language: "en" --- # Cert-In Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on August 26, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[FAQs](#faqs)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Cert-In ## What is Cert-In? Cert-In Software Systems is construction software for contractors. The software offers estimating, time and material billing, contract billing, invoice management, purchase order management, bid management, digital takeoff, and eTakeoff. It works for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and traffic signal trades. The software runs on Windows. It can be standalone or networked for multiple users. Estimators can work on the same project together. Features include plain English lookup, customizable templates, and integration with digitizers and on-screen takeoff. It also has special labor and material handling and reporting. ## What is Cert-In used for? [Construction Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/construction-estimating-software/)[Electrical Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/electrical-estimating-software/)[Other Construction Software](https://www.capterra.com/other-construction-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 14 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- ### Starting price Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Cert-In?[Manage this product listing](https://www.g2.com/products/cert-in/claim_requests/new?auto=true) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Cert-In 4.6 (14) VS. [4.5 (2,676)](https://www.capterra.com/p/56250/Procore/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.8 (14) Ease Of Use 4.4 (2,648) Value For Money 4.8 (13) Value For Money 4.1 (1,638) Customer Service 4.9 (14) Customer Service 4.5 (2,207) ## Cert-In alternatives Highest Rated [4.8 (63)](https://www.capterra.com/p/154585/Groundplan/reviews/) Starting price $75.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 100% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.6 (1,486)](https://www.capterra.com/p/127994/Jobber/reviews/) Starting price $39.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.6 (498)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153475/FieldPulse/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [STACK](https://www.capterra.com/p/147181/STACK-Takeoff/) [4.5 (1,399)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147181/STACK-Takeoff/reviews/) Starting price $2599.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/147181/STACK-Takeoff/) ## FAQs about Cert-In Overview ### Which roles and teams benefit most from Cert-In? Cert-In is most used by construction business owners, presidents, and executives who need visibility into estimating, project planning, and operational performance. Estimators, preconstruction leaders, and project managers rely on it to build bids, manage job details, and streamline handoffs, while office administrators support documentation, coordination, and day-to-day workflow organization. Answer based on 14 reviews Overview ### What company size and specific industries is Cert-In built for? Cert-In is designed for electrical and mechanical contractors and construction companies of all sizes, especially organizations that manage certification, compliance, or inspection-related work in these trades. It fits firms in the contracting and construction sectors that need a focused system for industry-specific processes. Features and Usability ### What are the key features of Cert-In? Cert-In offers audit trail, document management, and customizable templates for recordkeeping and documentation, plus cost estimating, cost database, takeoff, and what-if analysis for pricing work. It also includes proposal generation, quotes and estimates, invoice management, purchase order management, job costing, bid management, and project management. Integrations ### Which third-party tools and platforms does Cert-In integrate with? Cert-In integrates with eTakeoff for construction estimating workflows. It connects measuring and counting in eTakeoff with material and labor summaries in Cert-In, giving teams a direct workflow between the two tools. Answer based on 1 reviews Getting Started and Support ### What training and onboarding options does Cert-In offer? Cert-In provides in person training and live online sessions for teams getting started. In person training supports direct, face-to-face instruction, while live online sessions offer guided remote learning and setup. These are the only training formats listed in the catalog data. Getting Started and Support ### What customer support options does Cert-In offer? Cert-In provides email/help desk, FAQ/forum, phone support, and chat. Support is described only through these channels, with no reviewer feedback available to gauge response times, helpfulness, or common frustrations. ## Features AI summary Based on 2,362 Construction Estimating reviews Capterra reviewers highlight these as the features buyers care about most when choosing construction estimating software: - **Quotes/Estimates** (**62%** of reviewers rated this feature as critical) - **Multiple Projects** (**51%**) - **Takeoff** (**62%**) Cert-In supports **Quotes/Estimates** and **Takeoff**, so teams can build accurate bids and measure materials directly within the system. However, it does not include **Multiple Projects**. Instead, it offers **Cost Estimating** (**61%**) and **Job Costing** (**54%**), which still cover key budgeting and cost tracking needs. Together, these features help businesses improve estimate accuracy, monitor project expenses, and make better pricing decisions. Quotes/Estimates 4.0 (3) 0.00% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Generate quotes or estimates for customers Takeoff 4.7 (3) 66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Measure digital plans to calculate labor and materials needed Job Costing 4.7 (3) 66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Calculate total itemized costs, including initial costs and any changes Cost Database 4.6 (7) 85.71% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Collection of data related to the costs associated with various items, products, services, or activities Project Management 4.8 (5) 100.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments Bid Management 4.7 (3) 66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Share bid details, archive bids, and create bid requests to assist in bid solicitation and quote comparison Cert-In 17 features ### All Features - Audit Trail: A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. - Bid Management: Share bid details, archive bids, and create bid requests to assist in bid solicitation and quote comparison - Cost Database: Collection of data related to the costs associated with various items, products, services, or activities - Cost Estimating: Forecast the cost and resources required to complete a project - Customizable Templates: Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements - Document Management: Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location - Electrical Estimating: Estimating software designed for electrical businesses - For AEC Industry: Primarily serving architecture, engineering, and construction industry professionals - For HVAC Companies: Software designed specifically for HVAC companies - Invoice Management: Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes - Job Costing: Calculate total itemized costs, including initial costs and any changes - Project Management: Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments - Proposal Generation: Create proposals based on costs of labor and materials - Purchase Order Management: Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses - Quotes/Estimates: Generate quotes or estimates for customers - Takeoff: Measure digital plans to calculate labor and materials needed - What-if Analysis: Provides varying estimates based on different scenarios --- Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.6 (14) 4.6 Based on 14 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.8 (13) ### Starting price Free trial available Value for money 4.8 (13) 4.8 Based on 13 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.9 (14) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.9 (14) 4.9 Based on 14 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.6 Based on 14 reviews Filter by rating 5(10) 4(3) 3(1) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent WS Wesley S. President Construction ### "WinTRF - The Answer to Electrical Estimating" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 2, 2023 I have used the Certin WinTRF system since the early days of Windows 3.1 and can't imagine using anything else. Pros Very intuitive and simple for take-offs. Options available for different styles of Take-off Cons I can't really think of anything that I don't like about the Software. It is a work horse Alternatives considered [McCormick Electrical Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/p/165314/Electrical-Estimating-Software/) [IntelliBid](https://www.capterra.com/p/87139/IntelliBid/) Reasons for choosing Cert-In Very intuitive and simple for take-offs. Options available for different styles of Take-off Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RT Roger T. VP Director of PreConstruction Construction ### "VP Director PreConstruction " 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 19, 2023 The \[sensitive content hidden\] is heavily involved with users and developers which is a high plus to making this software a great product. Their customer service is top notch. Pros Assemblies enabled estimators to be more efficient. The different ways to print takeoffs helps the ever demand GC bid forms. Cons Wish software was true Windows based for editing estimates. While there is a work around, if product was licensed with Microsoft the ease of use would be tremendous. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. BB Brandon B. IT Associate Construction ### "Good" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 5/10 March 17, 2023 Pros Its good for getting estimates out quickly and easy to keep prices updated. Also easy to install. Cons It has some glitches. Sometimes the price doesnt match the screen. Printing will sometimes take a while. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JG Jim G. President Construction ### "Fastest Electrical Estimating Software Out there. " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 17, 2022 Cert-In's support is fantastic! I never have to wait and always get my problem solved quickly and on the first call. Pros Ease of use and the speed of the take-off. Thousands of ready built assemblies all ready to go. The integration between you eTakeoff is the really neat part of this system. The special assemblies are so fast and easy to build, you can customize any estimate easily and fast. The ability to break out portions of the bid is very flexible and almost unlimited in how you want the breakout done. Also very fast in making the breakouts. There are very good videos of how to do different things and are easy to follow. Cons The ease of building permanent assemblies is slow and cumbersome. This is the least liked portion of the system that could use some re-work. You do have the ability to import from one job to another the special assemblies, which are easy & fast to build, projects of similar type can reuse the same assembly. Switched from [McCormick](https://www.capterra.com/p/165315/Plumbing-Estimating-Software/) I was working with a different company that used these systems or I just wanted to try something different to see how I might like it. Reasons for choosing Cert-In I liked the assembly method of take-off that Cert-In uses because of the speed. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SC Steven C. President Construction ### "Long Time User" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 6, 2022 I purchased my first system back in March of 1995 a SD150 estimating system, I now have The Estimating System V10.6, T & M Billing V9.1 and Invoice Manager V.10. There was never an issue which they could not resolve for me. They always take care of the problem when I call or get back to me the same day. Back when Windows Vista came out many business were having problems running their software on the Vista Platform and return to their previous Windows Program. I couldn't get the estmating program working correctly after buying a new computer with Vista. Cert-In had me send the computer to them (proir to on screen help) and within a week I had the computer back working 100% correctly. Pros This system is extremely easy to learn. You can use Specific menues to find parts or assemblies or Templates menues which are or you can designed for specific type of work for rapid input. Cons Additional Features: 1. Menues Identfication allowed to be two letters or two letters than a number. This way you could have related menues grouped together. 2. On the Bid Takeoff Detail pages the items which does not have a value are highlighted. Alternatives considered [McCormick Electrical Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/p/165314/Electrical-Estimating-Software/) Reasons for choosing Cert-In I prevoisly worked for a company which used TRF/Cert-In estimating and liked it. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JB John B. Commercial Estimater Construction ### "Great Customer service" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 September 6, 2022 great Pros \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] has been very prompt in returning calls and emails Cons it is glitchy some times, but it might be the user Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DM Darrell M. Retired CEO Construction ### "Electrical Estimating" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 1, 2022 Thirty plus years of use and they are an essential part of our success Pros Ease of use and customer support. Always ready to help with experienced staff. Cons I have no complaints. We have nothing but positive experience and good things to say about the software. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. FC Fred C. Owner Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing ### "Electrical estimating" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 1, 2022 Not only is this a great program but there customer service and support is amazing. I would highly recommend there estimating program. Pros Program is very easy and straight forward to use Cons I have nothing bad to say about this product. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. PO Patrick O. Sn Estimator / PM Construction ### "Cert-In Electrical Estimting software" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 1, 2022 Excellent, the work horse of our estimating. Pros User friendly, great data base, extensive print out option, great tech support. Cons Occasional error messages during input, Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MS Mark S. Sr Electrical Estimator Construction ### "Sr Electrical Estimator" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 1, 2022 Pros very user friendly,very easy to use,very easy to update Cons nothing that i do not really like,if one thing would like is updated user manual (i am not very computer smart,and hard for me to make changes to program) Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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