# Cert-In Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Cert-In the right Construction Estimating solution for you? Explore 14 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/100197/WinTRF-Estimating-System/reviews --- Cert-In 4.6 (14) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Cert-In Ease of use 4.8 Customer Service 4.9 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-14 of 14 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use JG Jim G. President Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fastest Electrical Estimating Software Out there. " September 17, 2022 5.0 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. Reason for choosing Cert-In I liked the assembly method of take-off that Cert-In uses because of the speed. 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. Review Source SC Steven C. President Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Long Time User" September 6, 2022 4.0 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/) Reason for choosing Cert-In I prevoisly worked for a company which used TRF/Cert-In estimating and liked it. Review Source BB Brandon B. IT Associate Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good" March 17, 2023 3.0 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 WS Wesley S. President Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "WinTRF - The Answer to Electrical Estimating" June 2, 2023 5.0 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/) Reason for choosing Cert-In Very intuitive and simple for take-offs. Options available for different styles of Take-off Review Source RT Roger T. VP Director of PreConstruction Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "VP Director PreConstruction " March 19, 2023 4.0 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 DM Darrell M. Retired CEO Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Electrical Estimating" September 1, 2022 5.0 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 DK Doris K. OFFICE MANAGER Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review 7-27-22" July 27, 2022 5.0 Support is great. Issues are taken care of in a timely manner. Reports are easy to compile. Pros It is easy to use and reports are easy to generate. Costs and multipliers are easy to set. Importing parts is useful. Cons Vendor pricing is very cumbersome and importing parts is a struggle if you don't do it very often. Review Source MW Mac W. Owner/Estimator/PM Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Owner, Estimator, all phases of electrical construction" August 30, 2022 5.0 Excellent! Pros Very easy to use. I've used Accubid and Estimation. Cert-in is by far the best for estimating and quality of reports. Cons Compared to all other Electrical Estimating Systems...Cert-In is the best. Reason for choosing Cert-In It's the best! Review Source MS Mark S. Sr Electrical Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sr Electrical Estimator" September 1, 2022 5.0 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 FC Fred C. Owner Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Electrical estimating" September 1, 2022 5.0 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 PO Patrick O. Sn Estimator / PM Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Cert-In Electrical Estimting software" September 1, 2022 5.0 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 BB Brad B. Pres. Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Cert-In Review" August 4, 2022 5.0 Always positive Pros Was the most like the Estimatic that we used in the '70's that was out of Colorado Cons Has to work on a PC, \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] doesn't want Apple to have access to an emulation program anymore as Apples' chip that they are making themselves will run much faster than anything else that's out there and he sells more to them than Apple users. Same thing that's been going on for decades. Reason for choosing Cert-In It's what \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] recommended Review Source JB John B. Commercial Estimater Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Customer service" September 6, 2022 4.0 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 BC Becky C. Secretary Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent Customer Service" August 29, 2022 5.0 Pros Customer service is the best. \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] worked with us when my husbands computer was on its last leg. Got us back up and running. Cons Not web based, for some that’s a con but just fine for us. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Construction Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/construction-estimating-software/)[Electrical Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/electrical-estimating-software/) ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.