# Sigma Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of Sigma

Ease of use

4.4

Customer Service

4.5

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Ralph O.  
President  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Using Sigma Pro"

October 19, 2018

5.0

Love that Sigma lets me work multiple quotes at one time and because it's so powerful and well designed, I can get quotes done in half the time it would take otherwise.

Pros

Powerful and adaptable. LOVE the fact that you can attach quote documents, images, etc to the scope lines. I like to use the child fields to insert the various quotes from subcontractors. Then I can just turn them on or off as needed to work my quote. Customer support is AWESOME! I can call them any time and 85% of the time they'll answer right away. If he doesn't answer I know he'll be calling me back shortly. He'll work me through most issues while we are on the phone! If he can't do that, he'll find a fix for the issue and get it right back to me. Like I said, AWESOME!!

Cons

Steep learning Curve... Lol! But.... See above regarding customer support!

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SR

Seren R.  
IT Services Associate  
Insurance  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "The Scalable and Exclusive Tool "

November 24, 2024

5.0

Sigma is the choice that gives us a robust data protection and processing power.

Pros

Sigma has a powerful data protection technologies for business efficiency.

Cons

Sigma lacks a detailed AI guide in matters data protection

Switched from

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The deployment requirements were very high and service charter was limited.

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MM

Mouad M.  
mon point de vu  
Design  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Quick successful and productive"

August 4, 2021

3.0

To the extent Sigma is utilized with hand crafted libraries and physically organized BOQ the product is incredible, when you need to go further and set up an adequate BIM work process - there it starts to get confounded.

Pros

Interopairability with Autodesk Revit for direct BOQ and probability to develop project tree.

Cons

Intricacy in information trade and planning settings between 3D models as local as IFC.

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Alessandro P.  
Director  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Most versatile estimating software out there"

October 17, 2018

5.0

Hands down, best money ever spent on estimating software. The potential of Sigma is huge, and integrating it with other digital takeoff software like Planswift creates a match made in heaven.

Pros

Extremely flexible to your needs. Unlike other estimating software, Sigma allows you to build your own system through a very familiar excel interface. The modular structure of Sigma also allows you to quickly and seamlessly modify/add/delete anything in your quotations and even reference part or all of it for future estimates.

Cons

The report system is not very user-friendly, still a lot of improvements can be done in this area in terms of customization of reports.

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Chris S.  
Vice President  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great estimating software"

May 10, 2018

5.0

I use this daily and cannot estimate my projects without it.

Pros

I love the scripting and the ability to "nest" assemblies within the system. This ability is so powerful and blows the doors off of anything else out there. The ability to import price lists and update libraries is critical to keeping your estimates up to date.

Cons

Documentation is being improved. More details on the scripting is always helpful. The online help is good but examples and templates using all of the commands is helpful for someone who is not a programmer or wants to see what each command does.

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Melonie G.  
freelance typist  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Sigma is flexible"

August 2, 2021

5.0

Generally speaking, I approach more than our past announcing framework, which is a positive. Nonetheless, as self fill in I wish interfacing tables and approving were more clear as a client.

Pros

I love the safe cloud facilitating, the simplicity of associating with information sources, the way that it questions the information straightforwardly, however, most I like the network-based perspective on information that is consistently within reach. Having the option to see, sort, channel, and make computations on the information in a natural accounting page-like interface is virtuoso. The "Section Details" highlight permits me to rapidly comprehend the scope of qualities in the framework.

Cons

I've created a few component demands for regions we'd prefer to see in more detail.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Estimator  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Simple easy to use software. "

April 11, 2018

5.0

Pros

What I like most about Sigma is that I was able to pick up on it very quickly. I had no problem turning the software into my own, and making templates so my estimating went smoothly.

Cons

Its hard to say what I like least because I have not run into any problems where it has changed my thoughts about the software.

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JB

John B.  
Assistant  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Assistant "

April 15, 2021

4.0

Alright

Pros

Design service agents representative ect.

Cons

Sometimes it can be a while for somebody to contact.

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SI

Shazia I.  
Teacher  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Sigma software review"

February 9, 2019

5.0

My overall experience with sigma is highly positive.

Pros

It provides top quality services to customers in many sectors. Provide premier value IT services

Cons

There is nothing bad or leadt liked about sigma.

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LA

Les A.  
Associate Architect  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent, low cost software that integrates Revit models with Means data for accurate estimates. "

April 11, 2018

5.0

Easy to use software for accurate estimates from Revit models. Integrates easily with RS Means data.

Pros

Extremely easy to use and save tremendous time using Revit model data for estimates. We are able to easily export our Revit models to link with data from RS Means and create very accurate estimates. Workflow is very intuitive. Software cost is very reasonable.

Cons

There really are no negatives. We have been using Sigma for years and have had excellent results. It is extremely user friendly and when we run into issues, the company has been extremely supportive in giving assistance. Great product and great company.

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SS

Shane S.  
Owner/operator  
Warehousing  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Fast effective and efficient "

June 9, 2017

5.0

Pros

Is really good tool for budgeting, the program has these good and simple function, but at the same time you can get complicated functions and make the budgeting really detailed

Cons

A little cofusing at times but once you get used it its a great tool to help run your business. Could be streamlined a bit better

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Zachary O.  
Project Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Poor User Interface, Complicated Features, Poor Userbility"

October 12, 2018

4.0

Decent program if you have the time for set up.

Pros

I liked the cost catalog with CSI code coding format. Planswift integration is a plus.

Cons

The reporting and export features are not user friendly.

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MR

Mark R.  
Owner  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Natural move from Excel and very easy to learn."

May 25, 2018

4.0

Accurate and complete estimates i could rely on.

Pros

It's simplicity and quick implementation. Easy to transition from Excel to Sigma. Love the outline format and ability to copy from other estimates. Runs very stable and very easy to install.

Cons

Does not have a perimetric takeoff solution. The report writer is very complicated. Wish they offered other databases than RSMeans. No real integration to a 2D takeoff tool.

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Response from Sigma Estimates

May 28, 2018

Thank you for your feedback and thoughts on improvements. We came out with a live integration to PlanSwift for 2D takeoff. The integration is free and can be downloaded from our shop - https://sigmashop.sigmaestimates.com/. We're happy to set up some time to show you how it works as well. Let us know and we will be in touch.

BS

Bert S.  
Owner  
Commercial Real Estate  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Using the basic package for commercial projects and happy with the product."

May 29, 2018

3.0

Pros

I like the ability to assemble my own library of services and costs. We perform a wide variety of commercial service work which requires a firm grasp of costs and history.

Cons

Would like to be able to access from various devices. Web based application or mobile app to access and edit completed files.

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BL

Baitao L.  
Junior Asset Management Consultant, MEng Student  
Civil Engineering  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Very complete databank with easy to use functionality."

May 24, 2018

4.0

Pros

Sigma Estimates has a very competitive database with accurate estimates. The software is also easily integrated with other software such as Revit and Navisworks, to use for BIM and project management.

Cons

Sigma Estimates is not as developed in stand-alone modelling, as compared to other competitors like RS Means.

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SE

Sven E.  
Construction architect  
Construction  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A really good tool for budgeting "

February 1, 2017

5.0

Is really good tool for budgeting, the program has these good and simple function, but at the same time you can get complicated functions and make the budgeting really detaild.

Pros

The program is really good for complicated and detailed budgeting

Cons

can be somtimes a bit complicated,

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
BIM project coordinator  
Civil Engineering  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Sigma & BIM"

October 15, 2018

4.0

As far as Sigma is used with custom made libraries and manually structured BOQ the software is great, once you want to go further and establish a sufficient BIM workflow - there it begins to get complicated.

Pros

Interopairability with Autodesk Revit for direct BOQ and possibility to build up project tree.

Cons

Complexity in data exchange and mapping settings between 3D models as native as IFC.

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BS

Brian S.  
Project Manager  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "A little complex and rigid"

October 12, 2018

4.0

Pros

Direct linking of RSMeans data is a huge benefit. Ability to customize output is pretty good, but having ability to link specific fields to others is desired, as well as ability to create templates of how data is sorted.

Cons

Software contained some bugs when tested. It is overly complex for our firm's needs and there is a steep learning curve to figuring out how it works.

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FT

Fatlum T.  
Project Engineer  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Sigma"

February 19, 2019

4.0

Pros

This software has great functionality and features. Easy to learn and very useful for estimating. Best support team.

Cons

Not sure there is a thing I don't like about this software when it comes to estimating/budgeting.

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