# Page 2 | PrebuiltML Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is PrebuiltML the right Takeoff solution for you? Explore 54 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/133330/PrebuiltML/reviews --- PrebuiltML 4.6 (54) 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 # Page 2 - Reviews of PrebuiltML ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 54 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Ken P. Multi-Family/HDH Design Tech III Used the software for: ### "Exhilarating " October 3, 2014 5.0 They are a constantly a change in motion. Updating the product to fit the customer's needs, never a response of it will not do that but how can we make it do that. Taking every ounce of customer input and fitting that into the big picture. Since every customer uses this software slightly different they value the input from all to make a better product for all. Use the software for several months, enjoy the many conversations with the support staff. Review all the support templates then make your review you will be pleasantly surprised with all it has to offer but you did not know how to look for it. Just like Nike is JUST DO IT there motto should be JUST ASK I have found no bugs or flaws that in the system that have not been addressed No question or comment ever goes un heard they also have a system that logs in the comment so that they are filed in specific areas so if one area needs to be addressed they can see this and move the support team in that direction to better assist the customer's needs instead of their wish list items. Review Source BS Brett S. Estimator Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Excellent Software and Very Excellent Support" November 16, 2017 5.0 Increased sales immediately, due to the professional reports Better software than expected. I have used other software for over 10 years and will never go back. Pros Very Professional Reports and Layouts. Very little that has not been taken into account. Great built in Database. Quick learning curve. Again, I have been completly amazed at the level of support. Support staff knows their software and quickly help solve the few issues that could come up. Cons No Complaints, Review Source DR Devin R. Construction Used the software for: ### "Experiencing Estima" September 24, 2014 4.0 Pros It allows us to show the builder we are not just guessing at what they will need for framing etc, but we're using a tool to make his house and lumber package more accurate & efficient. Plus, it’s just fun in general using the program for roof, floors, ceiling joist etc. Cons It's missing some little things that will speed up the time it takes to complete the plan. It obviously takes longer to use the program than to do a manual take off most salesmen are use to for bidding, but it’s a lot more fun and gives a better end product for the customer. This, will be one of the bigger hurdles. The "old school" guys will be reluctant to switch to the program, because it takes more time (which they seem to think they don't have) and because most will be resistant to change in general. Review Source TS Tim S. Lumber Sales Building Materials Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "PrebuiltML" January 15, 2019 5.0 I love using PrebuiltML and will continue to do so for years. Pros The customer service is second to none. They are there when I need them and their response time is incredible. Prebuilt is constantly updating their product. I love the finished layouts. They look professional and their is no mistaking what items go where. This saves time and material. I also like that you can learn at your own pace. Their library of videos and tutorials is amazing. Plus, you can't beat the price. Cons There is no undo button. This software offers so much it can be overwhelming at times. Review Source WM Wayne M. Estimator Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "PreBuiltML Review" December 14, 2016 5.0 At my age (65) not being computer literate, I was able (along with the Technical Support) to grasp the technology. The Program makes it possible to transform my knowledge of construction on to paper with Layouts and Lists. The accuracy of the program generates lists and layouts that are Informative to the Builder, Supplier, and Carpenter. The layouts are created in color and sizes that are legible. The program can be customized to fit various skilled needs. I would recommend this software to anyone who has the knowledge in the construction field or anyone who has the time to learn the construction techniques. Pros The accuracy and the ease of use. Review Source KL Kevin L. Materials Estimator Used the software for: ### "An Excellent Tool for a Difficult Job" August 22, 2014 5.0 I have been using this product for several months, and have been very pleased with the results. PrebuiltML's visual, hands-on approach has been very effective in capturing the details and unusual building practices used in the custom homes which dominate this market area. Pros: Extremely accurate measurements, use of digitized plans for measurement, flexibility, and customer support Cons: Product database could be larger, and some parameters cannot be fully manipulated by the end user Overall, this product has helped us stay ahead of the competition by offering more accurate measurements while also allowing us to generate material lists and layouts which make it easier for our customers to see how the results are generated, and better demonstrate options which they might have overlooked. Review Source JT Jason T. Outside Sales Used the software for: ### "Estima is the ultimate tool for the building industry!" February 22, 2016 5.0 Estima is a fantastic tool that is extremely customizable to fit your needs and easy to understand. The software is easy to learn and will increase efficiency and accuracy as soon as you start using it. The staff at Prebuilt ML do a great job at training and supporting the software. They explain everything in understandable terms and very timely. Robbie has been so good to deal with and is always extremely eager to help. It is obvious that he loves his job and has a passion for helping others and representing Prebuilt ML. Greg's vision and morals are prevalent with every person I have been in contact with at Prebuilt ML. All in all, I do not think you could ask for a better partner to have in business than these guys. Review Source DP Daniel P. Technical Representative Used the software for: ### "PreBuiltMLX is the best, fastest, and unparalleled customer support for projects of all sizes. " January 14, 2016 5.0 I've used AutoCAD and various vendor software solutions but they all fall short compared to PreBuilt's MLX software. PreBuiltMLX has exceeded all my needs in providing accurate, timely, material takeoffs and in creating plans. It is flexible enough to meet all my client specialized needs and integrates with my company's sale department requirements easily. Their support staff is simply incredible, responding to my questions immediately and provided hands-on demonstration and training. After comparing pricing to other competitor's software, the choice was obviously PreBuilt. I would highly recommend trying it out with their free trial to see if it is right for you too. Review Source BD Brian D. Design Used the software for: ### "Weyerhaeuser HDH feedback" October 10, 2014 4.5 Pros We have a great relationship with PreBuiltML. They have actively resolved and found solutions to many of our issues to help improve our customers experience. We have found ways to improve our own process by using the tools available to our team. Cons As we've been trying to develop this software, when a new release is sent out, I don't feel that it has been correctly tested. We often get an update within hours or days of an update to fix a found issue. More testing could be completed before sending to all users. Review Source RW Ric W. Estimator Used the software for: ### "Very glad this software came up during a desperate search!" December 1, 2015 4.0 My old software wasn't cutting it, I literally switched horses midstream and haven't looked back! I've used the free trial for two weeks on two jobs, and just subscribed when the trial ended. Then the fun really began when the staff customized my template to fit my needs. All the support has been amazing. Robbie patiently explains, then re-educates, when my notes fall short. The software products list is so complete it contains material I haven't heard of in 25 years of construction. It is malleable, and I'm confident it will serve my clients from decks to three story townhomes and beyond! Thank you Prebuilt engineers and Thank you Robbie! Review Source LC Lee C. Construction Used the software for: ### "Good software for takeoff" October 16, 2014 4.0 Pros It's easy to obtain material lists for takeoffs. Their responsive support will help when you run into problems. They have useful training videos to get you started. Cons Adding custom products is cumbersome. I would like more CAD-type tools (trim/extend). I would like better multiplier features. For example, a sub-pack that you can multiply within a main pack (if there's a repeating unit on the 2nd floor, unit would be sub-pack, floor would be main pack) would be helpful. Review Source GS Garrett S. Design Manager Used the software for: ### "Finding more appreciation for the software the more I use it" September 5, 2014 4.0 I have begun to appreciate the the Prebuilt ML program more and more as I use it. It has been a tremendous help in allowing us to provide service to our customers that most of our competitors do not. I have my issues with the program like any other programs with features that need to be improved, but all in all it has gotten better. I have not had the level of crashes that I had previously. I do look forward to more user friendly and accuracy tools to be incorporated with the software. I hope to see more training tools and support. Review Source JS John S. Estimating Manager Used the software for: ### "Accuracy right out of the box" April 2, 2015 4.0 As a 22 year veteran estimator for homebuilders, I've created some very elaborate Excel spreadsheets carefully designed to precisely quantify building materials. Right out of the box, the accuracy of PrebuiltML blows me away. The intelligence that is built into the program, the ease of which materials can be specified and organized, plus the ability to automatically generate a digital audit trail of the entire takeoff, proves to me that this company knows what they are doing. PrebuiltML will definitely remain in my toolbox. Review Source AG Alan G. Design Used the software for: ### "Nice, Effective Software" October 15, 2014 4.5 Pros It's very easy to use. Being able to overlay on top of plans to do a take-off is a huge time saver. Cons There is no undo command. I'm unable to move joists around within a container (I have to delete and add new). Labeling could still be tweaked. It can't manually move labels, and the shift label button only moves joists and beam labels I believe, so other labels such as blocking still get covered up. Review Source CC Charna C. Design Used the software for: ### "Mixed Feelings" October 15, 2014 4.0 Pros The software is easy enough to use and allows placement plans to be produced with minimal effort. Less detail is required during input, which reduces time spent on larger projects. Cons There is no undo function. If you accidentally hit delete, you have no way of fixing your mistake other than redrawing whatever it was that you deleted. Also, the connector selection and labeling is time consuming. Review Source MV Michael V. Estimator Used the software for: ### "Just scratching the surface." August 29, 2014 3.0 I haven't been able to use this program as much as I would like to, so I don't know half of what it's capable of or all the pros and cons. But what I can tell is that it has a lot of potential to do all the things required for a complete building takeoff. It will take a lot of setup and training to make it user friendly for me. I feel like it is fairly difficult and complicated to use, but perhaps with all it's capable of that's inevitable. It's much more than just a pdf measuring tool. Review Source WM Wayne M. Estimator Used the software for: ### "This product is easy to use especially in the digitizing portion. " January 13, 2016 5.0 I am not a well oiled machine when it comes to computers. With the untiring and patient support of both Lonnie and Robbie I am able to produce accurate and illustrated take-offs for our customers. The customized template is a thing of beauty. I recommend this software to anyone regardless of there computer abilities not only for the ease of use but also to the GREAT Technical Support Team available to users. Thanks Wayne Marlow Review Source DL Don L. Estimator/Inside Sales Used the software for: ### "Excellent Software For Estimating" May 29, 2015 5.0 PrebuiltML is a great estimating software. After searching for many months to find the right one to fit our needs, PrebuiltML became our choice. No up front cost, ease of use, and above all else the customer service provided is hands down the very best I have ever dealt with. They are more than willing to walk you step by step on getting your software set up the way you want in the best way possible. If you are in the market for Estimating software, you will NOT go wrong with Prebuilt! Review Source MR Mitch R. Estimator Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Time-Saver for Estimators" March 5, 2015 5.0 Pros I like how you are building a model that has properties, and when changes are made to the model, it does all the necessary adjustments to the Materials affected by those changes. The vendor is very responsive and always happy to help work through issues that may arise. Cons Being on the opposite side of the country means we can only be in touch for half the day due to the time zone difference, but that is really a non-issue thus far. Review Source JC JOAQUIN C. Owner Construction Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Probuilt is a great estimating software to use" January 28, 2019 4.0 Pros Prebuilt is a easy software to get use to, it is simple and good at keeping track of items you are gathering. Cons The only down side is that it is not a web based software. You have to do a download and you can only use it in one device. Review Source KS Kevi S. Design Used the software for: ### "Estima Review" October 15, 2014 4.5 Pros I like the ease of use. It has a grand product database with customization options. Little training is required to get up and running. Cons The file size is very large once job is done. File sharing could be an issue. Review Source RM Roger M. estimator Used the software for: ### "Switching to new software" August 22, 2014 4.0 recently we switched to the estima software. The software is a great tool to create a clear and concise estimate. it allows me to create a detailed estimate for our sales staff to use. alitte tough to learn at first but the more time spent using the software it get easier. Review Source ML Michelle L. President Used the software for: ### "Excellent all around" October 31, 2014 5.0 The program is very easy to use. I even asked them if it was really this simple and it really is. They are very helpful if any issues come up, they walk you through everything. Great program and great people. Thanks. Review Source PC Paul C. Outside Sales/Estimator/DSN Tech Used the software for: ### "New to Estimating, Making it very easy to learn." June 11, 2015 4.0 The pros are, the customer service, the multitude of options and sophistication. For someone who is fairly new, It has been a great way to learn the job. The cons are working out the bugs, and the learning curve. Review Source JMP JAMES MICHAEL P. Used the software for: ### "ROBBIE HAS A PASSION FOR WHAT HE DOES WHICH MAKES HIM AN EXCEPTIONAL TEACHER." June 19, 2015 5.0 FOR THE FIRST TIME IN YEARS OF DEALING WITH SALES/SERVICE REPS FOR ESTIMATING SOFTWARE COMPANIES, YOU FEEL LIKE SOMEONE REALLY CARES ABOUT YOUR PURCHASE AND TRAINING. ROBBIE AND LONNIE ARE EXCEPTIONAL! Review Source Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.