# Page 2 | InSite Elevation Pro Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is InSite Elevation Pro the right Takeoff solution for you? Explore 206 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/107749/InSite-Elevation/reviews --- InSite Elevation Pro 4.8 (206) 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 May 14th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of InSite Elevation Pro ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 206 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Jared P. Estimator - Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "InSite Elevation Pro - The Last Grading Takeoff Program you will ever need to Buy" March 4, 2026 5.0 Value for your money and customer support are unbeatable. If there is something you can't figure out how to do correctly and you contact support they will make it a priority to help you to understand. Their training classes are straight to the point and the lessons you are provided with from the get go, teach you everything you need to know for success. Utilizing the 3D live features really help me to visualize my site. Pros The ease and efficiency of performing a grading takeoff. It is faster and easier than other platforms. Everything is very straightforward. It has increased my bidding and estimating efficiency ten fold. Cons I have no complaints with Insite, it is my favorite takeoff program hands down. It takes a fraction of the time to perform a grading takeoff accurately when compared to Trimble Business Center. Alternatives considered [Trimble Business Center](https://www.capterra.com/p/235930/Trimble-Business-Center/)[WinEx](https://www.capterra.com/p/60142/WinEx-Master/)[AGTEK Gradework](https://www.capterra.com/p/10032864/Gradework/) Reason for choosing InSite Elevation Pro Ease of Use, Customer Support, training resources. Switched from [Trimble Business Center](https://www.capterra.com/p/235930/Trimble-Business-Center/)[AGTEK Gradework](https://www.capterra.com/p/10032864/Gradework/) Price and ease of use. Trimble Business Center can be very complex and hard to learn. InSite Elevation Pro can be mastered in much less time. They have really thought this product through and worked hard to make it as easy and efficient as possible. Review Source AS Angie S. Office Manager Estimator Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Software Contractors Need" April 28, 2026 5.0 Overall I find this to be a highly effective software that is easy to use. It allows us to be more precise and competitive in our bidding. Winning bids is the name of the game. Pros Elevation Pro is an excellent software, well worth its price! It is hard to pinpoint one favorite feature. It is easy to learn and use making the estimating process much more simple. InSite Elevation Pro has the best customer support I have ever experienced with any bidding software. Our customers love the 3D modeling of both the existing contours as well as the proposed contours. Then being able to Geo locate the project so customers can see their project at completion, is a game changer. Cons There are two areas I would like to see improved. The Reports need options to combine information. The Subgrade needs a "tool box" of items previously created items in a drop down list to prevent redundancy and save time. Switched from [ProContractor](https://www.capterra.com/p/251833/ProContractor/) They discontinued the software so I had no choice. Review Source Response from InSite Software April 30, 2026 Angie, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We have a great team, and it’s always rewarding to pass along comments like yours. Regarding your second request (materials catalogue), this feature is scheduled for release in version 26.2. More details will be shared soon in E-Pro News. In the meantime, please feel free to send specifics on how you’d like the reports reorganized to our support team. They track all feedback so that when development begins in this area, we have the necessary details and can follow up directly for additional input. MF Matson F. Systems Manager Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Matson - Pilot Rock Excavation" February 27, 2026 5.0 Our experience with Elevation Pro has been really positive. We were super impressed with the sales team that provided the demos, which is largely why we went with InSite compared to the big names in the takeoff/estimating software industry. Pros What I like most about Elevation Pro is the customer support. Whenever I have a question or run into a problem, the support team is there to help me sort it out. Cons I wish there was a better way to keep track of overridden trenches when using a location type centerline. Most of the time, I use a location type centerline when backfill material changes as the pipe passes between hardscaped/landscaped sections. It would be nice to have a visual difference between the two so I can better keep track of what backfill type I modeled. Also, assigning colors to specific pipe layers would be awesome so I don't have to find the right color each time I create a new centerline. For example, blue is assigned to the waterline layer, green to sewer, orange to storm drain, etc. Alternatives considered [Trimble Business Center](https://www.capterra.com/p/235930/Trimble-Business-Center/)[AGTEK Gradework](https://www.capterra.com/p/10032864/Gradework/) Reason for choosing InSite Elevation Pro I'm new to estimating, so I was not aware of the size and reputation of companies like AGTEK and Trimble. Your sales team was just lightyears better. I felt confident InSite was a better place to put our money compared to others. Review Source Response from InSite Software March 13, 2026 Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review! Providing responsive, knowledgeable support is something we take a lot of pride in. We also appreciate your suggestions regarding visual indicators for overridden trenches and the ability to assign default colors to specific pipe layers. Feedback like this is incredibly valuable and helps guide future improvements to make workflows even clearer and more efficient. We're honored that you chose InSite over other well-known options and that our team helped earn your confidence. Thank you again for sharing your experience and for being part of the InSite community! Manny N. President Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Software and solution" February 24, 2026 5.0 Very satisfied with the product, with their support and the continuous updates. I will continue to use this product for the foreseeable future. Pros Insite's ease of use is great. I like how every tool is easy to find and intuitive. 3D view is also a great tool Cons I wish it was easier to set up certain files. Some times CAD files are complicated and takes too long to start working Alternatives considered [AGTEK Gradework](https://www.capterra.com/p/10032864/Gradework/) Reason for choosing InSite Elevation Pro For the Pricing and ease of setting up a demo. Review Source Response from InSite Software March 13, 2026 Thank you for the thoughtful review! We're glad to hear that you find InSite easy to use and intuitive. We put a lot of effort into that, so it’s great to know the interface and 3D view are helping your team. You also make a great point about CAD files. Depending on how they’re created, they can definitely add some complexity when getting a project set up. Our team is continually working on ways to streamline file setup and make it faster to get from import to estimating. Make sure you are running the latest versions of our software as it is constantly improved to streamline takeoff. We're grateful for your comments about our support team and ongoing updates. Hearing that you plan to continue using Elevation Pro means a lot to us. And we’re honored you chose InSite over other options like AGTEK—our goal is always to deliver strong value along with an easier way to get started and more production. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience! Eric L. Senior Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My Choice for Civil Take-Off Software" February 11, 2026 5.0 I have been utilizing InSite Elevation Pro since its release. Prior to that I utilized the previous InSite program for take offs. The ease of use, constant improvements and the ability to accurately take off 3-4 Civil jobs per week make it my choice for a take off program. Pros InSite Elevation Pro provides immediate and constant support when needed. It is budget-friendly, but yet provides all of the necessary information and quality, easy to read reports. This allows me to be confident on my bids and has sped up my estimating process. Cons There is not much to dislike about this program. I do use the program for 25-40 hours per week. I would like the program to make it easier to generate a TP3 Surface for my machines. It is possible, but it is currently quite a process. I also would eventually like to see a "dark" option for viewing and perhaps the ability to select more muted colors. Overall, the product leaves little to complain about. Alternatives considered [AGTEK Gradework](https://www.capterra.com/p/10032864/Gradework/) Reason for choosing InSite Elevation Pro Some of my team utilize Agtek Gradework. However, I prefer the ease of use and speed of Elevation Pro. I can usually complete a full take-off in half the time. I do think that Agtek has a easier process to convert take-offs to a .tp3 for machine surfaces. Review Source Response from InSite Software February 19, 2026 Eric, thank you for the positive review. We will follow up on best practices in regards to tp3 file creation. Sonny S. Chief Estimator Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Earthwork Software at a Great Price" February 27, 2026 5.0 Great software that is incredibly easy to use. I really love the convenience of it being web based and accessible from anywhere. Pros The 2D takeoff tools are fast and precise, while the CAD functionality handles detailed plans smoothly without lag. Its utility takeoff features are especially helpful for producing detailed, reliable estimates without extra manual work. Cons The only improvement I’d suggest is having the drawings and files fully embedded within the software. Switched from [EarthWorks](https://www.capterra.com/p/121590/EarthWorks-Onscreen/) Needed something web based and could handle CAD files. Review Source Response from InSite Software March 13, 2026 Thank you for the great feedback! We're glad to hear that the speed and precision are helping you work efficiently. As for the suggestion about having drawings and files fully embedded within the software......that would have some merit, but often a takeoff might go through many revisions and have multiple PDF pages, CAD files, Drone topos, surveys, etc. aligned, making for some potential huge and inefficient files. You will be happy to know the next version will make it much easier to reopen aligned files, speeding the workflow. Being able to work from anywhere is something we know is important for our users. (For those reading this review, E-Pro is a locally installed application with cloud based licensing with the option to check out the software so you can work without an internet connection. Many of our customers are in jobsite trailers with at best a phone hotspot connection.) Thanks again for sharing your experience with InSite! Chris H. Civil, Architectural Estimator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "InSite Elevation Pro: The Future of Earthwork Programs" November 4, 2025 5.0 After using another well known program for 7 years and only using Elevation Pro for the last year, I would recommend Elevation Pro hands down! Pros Elevation Pro is a great earthwork software. It is easy to learn with or without previous earthwork program experience. Elevation Pro is constantly improving with feature updates to increase your estimating/takeoff accuracy. Unlike some other earthwork programs, Elevation Pro is built on newer modern looking program base. This should allow it to continue to grow and improve without the need for a complete rewrite in the future. The value for the cost and the customer service cannot be beat! Cons Elevation Pro can have minor bugs and crashes like most programs. These problems are usually adressed quickly though. Switched from [AGTEK Gradework](https://www.capterra.com/p/10032864/Gradework/) I switch jobs to a new company that was expanding their proconstruction estimating team. They were not using earthwork software previously. Review Source Response from InSite Software February 18, 2026 Chris, thank you for taking the time to post this review. While we have over 30 years in this industry, the rapid changes in software platform development required us to start a full ground up re-write in 2019. The result is that Elevation Pro is solidly positioned for continuous development. Keep hitting the update button when you see it! MM Mark M. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best Affordable Earthwork Takeoff Software on the Market" March 4, 2026 5.0 Overall I am very pleased with my use of InSite Elevation. It saves me countless hours of cut and fill calculations, provides very clear and accurate results, and is very user friendly. The technical support they provide to their customers is great, and the development team is very active about optimizing the software to it's customers. My only caveat about the product is I do still use other takeoff software to do measurements besides the cut and fill quantities and surface square footage. That being said, the combination of InSite and another software like Bluebeam is still far cheaper per month in subscriptions than the more expensive earthwork software out there. Pros The accuracy of cut and fill quantities for the amount of time spent working on a project in InSite Elevation can provide is top notch. To complete a cut and fill by hand and calculate it on your own to the degree of detail InSite can do would take exponentially more time. Cons The takeoff tools provided in the software that are not cut and fill related(linear foot measurements, area measurements, counting) are not as adequate compared to other takeoff software out there. Review Source TH Tim H. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best Bang for the Buck" February 11, 2026 5.0 Overall my experience has been great for takeoffs and allows me to check for blowouts in my 3d model. We are considering moving to Trimble Business Center, simply because of the Geolocate use with our equipment, but otherwise would stay in a heartbeat, if you don't use Geolocate equipment (at least Trimble), this is hands down the best Pros Great value. Ease of use. They seem to be updating it regularly, which is great because it keeps adding features with no cost increase. Cons It does lag and/or freeze up occasionally, which could be my laptop. But I sometimes have to hit Control, Alt, Delete, but not end the program. Also, we use Trimble for our GPS equipment, there is no direct export for that type of file, so I cannot use the Geolocate to full advantage. Alternatives considered [Procore](https://www.capterra.com/p/56250/Procore/) Reason for choosing InSite Elevation Pro Work Specific, value for what we needed. Review Source Response from InSite Software February 18, 2026 Tim, thank you for the positive review. We will have one of the tech team reach out and show you the work path to Trimble GPS. KH Katie H. Data Tech Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good software " March 7, 2026 4.0 Overall happy with the product, definitely room for additional features but provides a quick way to generate accurate earthwork quantities. Pros Quick and easy vectorizing of pdf files. Use this software daily and get quantities that match other reports from software like TBC and AgTek. Cons Limited customizations—can’t edit colors of cut fill map, can’t add nodes easily to existing boundaries Review Source TH Tariq H. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "InSite Elevation Pro Review" February 11, 2026 5.0 Insite is a great product that helps us get accurate earthwork takeoff results efficiently. The ease of use, accurate results, and helpful technical support provides a great experience for the user. Pros Insite is relatively easy to use and learn how to use for new users. It has all the capabilities we need for our earthwork takeoffs and provides accurate takeoffs. The technical support is very responsive and quick to provide help when needed. Cons I would like to be able to manually enter a scale for the drawings. Sometimes we run into drawings without a measurable scale shown so it would be nice to be able to enter the scale manually without having to select 2 points. I would also like to be able to enter more than 8 strata's in the boring log chart. Review Source Response from InSite Software February 18, 2026 Tariq, please reach out to support and they will show you how to enter a scale manually. But please verify as results depend on it. And thank you for taking the time for this positive review. TG Taylor G. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "InSite Elevation Review" February 25, 2026 4.0 We’ve been very satisfied with our experience with InSite. We’ve been using their software for several years now, and will continue to do so in the future. Pros We really enjoy the customer service we receive from InSite. They are always quick to answer any questions we may have, and have promptly walked me through any issue I’ve had. Cons I wish InSite would offer a training class in the Atlanta area. We would like to learn how to incorporate CAD files in our takeoffs, and feel that would be a good opportunity to learn how. Review Source Response from InSite Software February 25, 2026 Thank you, Taylor, for taking the time to share such a positive review — we truly appreciate it. We offer our Regional classes near major hub airports, and I’ve added your vote for an Atlanta session. In the meantime, I recommend the Elevation 102 and 103 classes, which cover CAD import and other advanced techniques. These sessions are led by a live instructor and provide great hands-on guidance. You can register by selecting Help > Training within the software. This topic is also covered in Lesson 22 of the User Manual, along with the accompanying video. Thanks again for your feedback — we’re glad to have you as part of the Elevation community! rN ryszard N. Project manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Senior project manager for construction company " February 11, 2026 5.0 Great overall experience, like I said above this software has made a huge difference in day-to-day operations. Pros Easy to use and responsive help management. The online courses are informational, secure, and great value for the money. This software has helped generate more accurate estimating and bidding process. The reports are generated quickly and accurately. Cons Cons: Alot of the issues we experience are not fixed within a timely manner and negative elevations are not recognized. Review Source Response from InSite Software February 18, 2026 Thank you for taking the time for the review. AF Ana F. Office Manager Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Solid Software for Takeoffs & Tracking" February 11, 2026 5.0 It’s helped us save time, keep information in one place, and cut down on errors. Anytime we’ve had questions, support has been quick to respond and very helpful. Overall, it’s been a solid investment for us, and I’d definitely recommend it to other contractors. Pros We’ve been really happy with Insite Elevation Pro. It’s made our takeoffs and overall workflow a lot more organized and way more efficient. The system is easy to use, so our team was able to get comfortable with it pretty quickly. One of the biggest advantages for us has been the accuracy! Cons If I had to pick one least-favorite thing, it would be that some features take a little time to learn at first, but once you get used to them, they work really well. Review Source Response from InSite Software February 23, 2026 Hi Ana, thank you for taking the time to write this detailed and positive review. One thing we suggest is to make sure you share with your team that the training classes (Help / 3. Training) are available as part of your subscription. Re-taking them after you are more familiar with the software will help you pick up new things. Since they are live, you can ask questions. Again, thank you. AC Andrew C. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Insite Elevation Pro" March 3, 2026 5.0 Overall this is a great program that helps us effectively bid jobs and to be accurate. It is also great that support is available when needed. Pros The ability to to take a complex jobsite and clearly illustrate quantities of materials, cut and fill, and measurement tools, with a lot of reporting readily available. Cons The worst part of Insite Elevation Pro is getting all of the data put in when the software cannot identify the vector data on a PDF, which then requires manual tracing of all vector data. Review Source JK Jenna K. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Happy Customer- Florida" February 21, 2025 5.0 There is a lot to learn, but doing so makes an accurate take off much easier. My accurate take offs impress the GCS right off the bat. Pros The ease of use and accuracy of site work take-off. Cons The difficulty of aligning match lines on one page. Reason for choosing InSite Elevation Pro Cost effective. To the point. Accurate. Easier to learn than others. Great support Review Source Response from InSite Software February 18, 2026 Jenna, thank you for taking the time to post this review. Alignment of PDFs can be challenging when the plans don't have good hard alignment points. Opening more than one PDF page at a time is very helpful to help determine this. We recommend taking the time to align all pages that will be used in the takeoff first. LO Lena O. Estimator Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Construction Estimator" April 1, 2026 4.0 After learning the system, a little more, I enjoy using it for my dirt take offs. The 3D model helps give a visual of what the project will look like then complete. Pros Customer Service was very helpful, the videos on their website is very handy to help walk you through the system. Cons Not new user friendly. Some plans it doesn't pick up contour lines, so it takes a very long time to do a take-off. Review Source JF Jared F. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Good product, Un-paralleled support. " February 24, 2025 5.0 This is a great company to work with. If you have any issues, you can call technical support, and they will answer within 3-5 rings. I love that part of it. Pros This software is very easy to operate and use. I love all the features it provides. It is the best out there for the money. I would recommend this software to anyone looking to increase the profits of their company. The in-person training course is totally worth it. I think everyone that is using InSite Elevation Pro should attend. Cons I do not have any cons at this time. The product functions good and does what I need it to. Review Source Response from InSite Software February 18, 2026 Jared, we love to share reviews like this internally. We have a great group of people and we appreciate the time you took to write this. GC Gregory C. Vice President Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "InSite Pro Training Review" April 29, 2026 5.0 Truly one of the best training classes I have been to, Instructors were awesome and very knowledgeable. Pros The Interaction with the Teachers, how we were able to actually do everything on our Computers that they were teaching Cons With the "Pros" mentioned above, I still think the Class could be 4.5 Days, some of the items were rushed a little bit and we could have spent more time on them. Converting files over for GPS Machines in particular, as well as working with CAD. Review Source DH Dan H. Estimator Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Smooth Operator " March 4, 2026 5.0 It's been a smooth transition from the old program to InSite Elevation. The learning curve is nowhere near as hard as I expected. Pros Smooth and Straight Forward. Classes are super helpful. Customer Support has been great. It can really speed up Earthwork Takeoff once you get the hang of it. Cons I haven't figured out an exclude area option yet. I figured out a workaround, but I feel like there is or should be an easier way to exclude any area you don't want touched. Review Source AV Adam V. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "InSite Elevation Pro - Essential for Estimating" February 11, 2026 5.0 Overall I am very impressed with the program. It has made estimating job site significantly faster and more accurate. Insite Elevation Pro is a tool that is essential for estimating in a world that is data decision driven. Pros InSite Elevation Pro is very user friendly, and the user guide is easy to follow. The technical support team is very responsive and helpful. Cons Learning how to utilize the trenching feature was difficult at first but after taking the online training and working with an instructor, it became easy to use after receiving helpful tips and tricks that were not covered in the user guide Review Source Response from InSite Software February 18, 2026 Adam, thank you for taking the time for this review. Our marketing team may steal your last sentence. So true. DQ Dakota Q. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Dakota Queen " February 3, 2025 5.0 Been a very helpful tool for all my Take-off and Dirt work needs Pros Helped build my confidence with the program. I have a better understanding of the software now. Cons I feel as though the class should be longer than just 2 days. Review Source Response from InSite Software February 18, 2026 Dakota, thank you for taking the time to post this review. I agree, the live in-person intermediate/advanced class could be longer as the possibilities are large. We try and strike a balance. Thank you for attending. JS Jackson S. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Insite Elevation Pro Feedback" January 10, 2025 4.0 Although frustrating at times, my experience with Insite Elevation Pro has been satisfactory. I believe some of the frustration comes from me being a new user. Pros I appreciate the simple interface. As a new user, it does not feel like an information overload. I also like the support and values of the company. I feel like I can get quality help and assistance at any time. Cons At times, the Insite Elevation Pro user interface feels "clunky." More specifically, the way windows can be moved around feels difficult, and the cursor crosshair feels and looks cumbersome. Review Source Response from InSite Software February 18, 2026 Jackson, thank you for taking the time to post this review. JG Joshua G. Vice President Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Don't waste your time researching any more. I've already done that for you. You've found it!" July 19, 2023 5.0 Pros Simple to use. Accuracy is uncanny. Absolutely love the quick clicks for highlighting contours. It took some getting used to for how simple it was. Cons The only con I have encountered so far is having to guess at the alignment rectangle size when scaling multiple pages together without an overall site map. However, I don't think twice about it because I have only come across this scenario once (the plans we were working off of were lazily put together from the engineer). Review Source Response from InSite Software August 24, 2023 Joshua, thank you for your review. When we did a ground up rewrite of our software starting in 2018, the goal was to make it as easy and productive as possible. Your comment of "It took some getting used to how simple it was" was shared around the halls of our office. Our team works very hard on that goal. You will be happy to know the clock is ticking on the alignment rectangle. The plan is to have it set by the boundary in a future release. JP Jeff P. Principal Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "30+ year heavy civil contractor turned freelance takeoff guy." February 21, 2023 5.0 Overall I am very satisfied with the software and what I am able to do with it. I was able to pick up and start performing takeoffs after a few hours of self teaching and the one on one training. Pros I will have to say that one of the best features of this product is the support staff!The software does what it is supposed to with some limitations but overall delivers great information. It offers great features such as the dynamic site balancer and being able to export that data layer out to a CAD file. The KMZ feature is really nice especially with hand held technology now days. The old ways was walking around in the woods with a roll of plans and a compass trying to figure out where you were on the project site. Cons It would be nice to develop a custom data base library of subgrades that could be accessed instead of having to rebuild them on each project. If there was a way to remove CAD file layers from the file to reduce the file size once it is imported into the software. If the active pdf export could be scaled so that it can be printed off on 24x36 and be to scale. Currently it is set to a 200x200. This creates a very large data file. If there is a better way to phase a project other than saving as a new then the transfer of proposed to existing layers. If the training manual and videos show more in depth details of possible shortcuts or what to do if this happens scenarios. Switched from [ProContractor](https://www.capterra.com/p/251833/ProContractor/) I have used several different types of takeoff software over the years. Agtex, Terramodel, Quest, Pay Dirt, ProContractor just to name a few. When I left the company as an employee and started my freelance company, I shopped around for the best most economical solution. I chose InSite Elevation Pro. It offers most everything I need to perform quality takeoffs for my customers and produces easy to read reports. The cost was very much in the level that I was will to invest for what I was getting. Review Source Response from InSite Software February 24, 2023 Thanks, Jeff, for the review. We appreciate the kind words. If you reach out to the support team, they will send you an easy solution to get scaled prints. Also, we just expanded the user manual to show more phased projects. It will be shipping soon with the next update, so when the blue upgrade button shows up, be sure to update. ## 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. 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