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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 1st, 2026 # Reviews of STACK Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.7 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews EK Erik K Pre-construction ManagerConstruction, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Awesome support, great people, clean interface, support for detailed assemblies, ability to build out and maintain your own instance without having to hire someone, very sophisticated estimating interface, constant stream of upgrades and improvements.“ May 18, 2026 RA Riley A Project EstimatorConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “One of our biggest issues is with addendums (updates) for plans. When we receive and update, sometimes we have to replace the whole sheet in the original plan. When we delete the original and drop in the new sheet.“ May 18, 2026 Kayla H ManagerConsumer Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I can access my project plans from any device, create fast and accurate estimates, and the built-in library of preloaded materials is a major time-saver with current pricing and quantities already included.”“ May 12, 2026 IR Inmar R Project ManagerConstruction, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “How to search up jobs, it makes it difficult when you have to search and have to use full names sometimes. Or can’t save jobs as favorites.“ May 15, 2026 IG Isaac G Electrical ContractorConstruction, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It has helped us improve consistency, reduce manual estimating time, and keep our bids more organized as our company continues to grow.“ May 15, 2026 DM Donald M PartnerReal Estate, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The build and operate (project management) portion of STACK is much less useful and workable than other available systems. “ May 18, 2026 BR Ben R Outside SalesUtilities, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Stack has help me boost my work productivity and in turn helped me gain some more customers with be able to get the quotes out quicker. If I could give it more then 5 stars I would!“ May 21, 2026 ra rafael a estimatorConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “sometimes its too slow, or freezes, i have issues sometimes working on it because it acts crazy or is too slow at times.“ May 15, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 1399 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Dhaval S. Consultant Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Good product" February 27, 2026 4.0 Easy interface and user friendly application. Feature which provided are really very useful. Strong technical support team. Pros Easy to use product and good functionality and features provided. User friendly product and easy to configure. Cons It should provide updates frequently and cost should be very competitive with other options available in market. Review Source GC George C. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Stack Review for Demolition in Construction" May 15, 2026 5.0 I've implemented Stack at 2 construction companies now. One of them as an MEP sub and one as a demolition sub. It's worked great for both if you know how to build it. Pros User interface and flexibility for building estimates. Excel formula functionality makes it easy to build take-offs. We're beginning to explore linking Stack with Sage Intacct for accounting which is a great feature if it works as described. Customer support is always quick and responsive. Cons The servers sometimes have issues causing lag. There have been a lot of changes to the UI recently which causes a minor learning curve for each patch, but overall, it's not a big deal. Switched from [QuickMeasure OnScreen](https://www.capterra.com/p/37450/QuickMeasure-OnScreen/) The old software was outdated. Stack is far more efficient. Review Source SE Sara E. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Improvement Ideas" May 15, 2026 3.0 Pros Simple & easy to learn. Has potential but should adopt several of the AutoCAD features, see below... Cons Room for improvement. A number of ideas: - Option to send areas to back and lock them. This would enable you to click on lines & count symbols without having to hid the area. Same idea for locking highlights. - Develop an AI future to colour areas on elevations. This would be very beneficial for us, leaving more time to analyze details rather than manually colouring areas. - Have an automatic save function and be able to return to previous versions. - Have a function of a 'cutting line' where you can trim all areas, linear quantities at the point of contact with the cutting line, similar to AutoCAD feature. - Option to save overlayed floor plans to review them later. Review Source RS Ricky S. VP World Class Maintenance Maintenance and Reliability Facilities Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "STACK tool simplifying our renovation cost calculations" July 9, 2026 5.0 Pros For quickly estimating material costs during renovation or heavy maintenance projects, STACK is an excellent discovery. This cloud-based software allows uploading PDF blueprints and performing highly precise takeoffs (calculating areas, volumes, and lengths) in a few clicks Cons The platform is primarily optimized for the North American market, which shows in certain default measurement units and technical terminologies that require manual adjustment at the start. Review Source MP Mike P. Marketing Manager Business Supplies and Equipment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "We Love Stack!" May 15, 2026 5.0 We've been using stack for over 5 years now, and I can't see that changing anytime soon. We've had minimal issues with the service, the customer support has always been top-notch, and the platform is great. Pros I love that you can access a job from anywhere thanks to Stack's cloud storage service. I can easily create an estimate from the office, home, or in the air. It's also extremely easy to use and get started with. Cons I wish Stack offered some multi-year discounts that didn't require an upfront payment. From an actual performance side, however, there's nothing to complain about. Alternatives considered [Bluebeam Revu](https://www.capterra.com/p/121586/Bluebeam-PDF-Revu/) Reason for choosing STACK It made more sense for us given the size of our team and use case. Review Source ML Michael L. Account Manager- Outside Sales Wholesale Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Stack-Winwater CLE- Mike " May 15, 2026 5.0 Great! Would recommend. I started with another company for takeoffs but since making the switch I can’t say that I am disappointed. Stack has been great tool for our projects. Pros User Friendly, keeps all of my takeoffs that I complete in order and organized. Can leave off and pick up right at the same spot. No confusion. Cons Not many issues I’ve had for takeoffs. I work mainly with Civil plans. I like the idea of an AI feature but for civil the plans can get pretty messy. Switched from [Togal.AI](https://www.capterra.com/p/10001876/Togal-AI/) Cost and the partnership to link my quotes and takeoff. Review Source GL Gary L. Construction Estimator Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Not a fan." October 27, 2025 1.0 I've been working with this software for three + weeks and have yet to complete an estimate. I am very frustrated. Pros Cloud basing makes protecting data easy and safe. Updates and improvements seem to be automatic so there is no need to install anything. Cons Importing material prices is VERY cumbersome. You have to manually import prices which is time consuming. Every item has to be manually entered and often the user has to convert vendor pricing to user pricing, again very time consuming. Switched from [OnScreen Guidance](https://www.capterra.com/p/203041/OnScreen/) I changed jobs. I would never switch to this product if given the opportunity. Review Source JH Jeffery H. President in training Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Honest Stack Review" May 15, 2026 5.0 It has been great! Cross referencing in this program is great and really helps streamline our quoting. Pros The value of the product vs cost is great, I had an employee move over from another service and has been amazing at how smooth stack is. Customer service is amazing Cons I would honestly say the lack of AI support for underground utilities projects and waterworks. I understand its hard with how many things arent called out for but it would be nice to have something more there. Alternatives considered [Bluebeam Revu](https://www.capterra.com/p/121586/Bluebeam-PDF-Revu/) Reason for choosing STACK Takeoff capabilites where ultimately unmatched. Review Source KS Kyle S. Operations Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great but room to improve" May 15, 2026 4.0 It’s a great solution when you wrap your head around it’s sometimes confusing software layout and somewhat complicated formula system. It’s powerful but not always user friendly or intuitive. Pros Modern cloud based software that runs smoothly and doesn’t require a local organization and links to plan files. Powerful flexibility with the use of custom assemblies and formulas if you have the knowledge to create them. Customer support is responsive. Cons While the formulas and assemblies allow for great flexibility. There’s also cases where the system forces you to use them to make up for lacking features. Estimates currently only allow pricing directly from 1 measurement type. For instance a volume measurement will only bring cubic yards into the estimate by default. For example if I want to take off a concrete slab. If I use volume 2D type measurement, I’m able to takeoff a polygon area and set the thickness. When I go to estimates I only have the option to price via CY. I would have to utilize formulas and items to pull the SF and price from that. I should just have an option to select the measurements directly from the take off. Vice versa if I use the area take off, now I have SF in the estimate but if I wanted to also have my material volume I need to utilize formulas and items. It’s such an unnecessary pain and it practically ruins the program. Every other estimating program has this flexibility and a have requested this feature time and time again only to be ignored. Switched from [On-Screen Takeoff](https://www.capterra.com/p/121585/On-Screen-Takeoff/) Needed cloud, databases did not seem stable Review Source DL David L. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "OK Service" May 15, 2026 4.0 Overall, my experience with STACK has been very positive from a functional standpoint. The core takeoff tools are intuitive, fast, and highly reliable, which has streamlined our estimation workflow. However, the experience is held back by the pricing model. While the software itself works great, the annual price increases for added features we don’t use makes it feel less cost-effective over time. If they offered more flexible, tiered pricing, it would be a perfect solution Pros What I like most about STACK is how intuitive and user-friendly the basic takeoff tools are. Cloud-based scaling, auto-count features, and the ease of measuring areas and linear items make the initial estimation process incredibly fast. It dramatically cuts down the time it takes to get an accurate takeoff together, allowing us to bid on more projects Cons The pricing structure feels rigid. Every year, new features are introduced and the subscription cost goes up, but our team only utilizes the basic takeoff tools. We end up paying a premium for a bloated feature set that we don't actually need. I’d love to see user-specific or tiered pricing so we aren't forced to pay for upgrades that don't add value to our specific workflow Review Source WD Will D. Lead estimator Utilities Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Stack Review" May 15, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with STACK has been very positive, it is much better and easier to use than my previous software. And the all the support staff that I have delt with have been very quick to respond and help Pros I like how easy it is to switch between different takeoff items, and always see the items I've already measured or counted on the side of my screen. Cons I don't like how I cant use the products that are in my personal stack library to select the titles or names of the takeoff's I create. You can only add the product in the takeoff, but you still have to manually type the product every time. Switched from [KOFAX RPA](https://www.capterra.com/p/212468/KOFAX-RPA/) Was recommended to switch to STACK by my corporate office Review Source JB John B. Territory Manager Construction Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Solid Takeoff Power with Stack!" May 21, 2025 5.0 Excellent - the support was great and the account management was helpful. Discounts were offered, but it simply wasn't enough to sway management! Pros It's a great product for sure - the drawing compare and quick access to sections/details is fantastic Cons The cost - it's a pricey solution for sure. Ultimately, we didn't go with Stack, but it was probably leading our research in terms of what it had to offer. Alternatives considered [Procore](https://www.capterra.com/p/56250/Procore/)[Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)](https://www.capterra.com/p/218046/Autodesk-Construction-Cloud/)[Bluebeam Revu](https://www.capterra.com/p/121586/Bluebeam-PDF-Revu/)[Groundplan](https://www.capterra.com/p/154585/Groundplan/) Reason for choosing STACK We didn't - we actually went with another solution based on price. Review Source SD Selene D. Estimator/Assistant PM Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very Streamlined, Simple Estimating Utility" October 18, 2021 5.0 Stack is the customer service I measure all other customer service by. They are friendly, nice and helpful! They are super easy to reach as well from right inside Stack! They don't always have the answers, but if they can find them they will! Their knowledge database in stack is also pretty extensive so it's easy to find most of your easier answers in there yourself. Pros Stack is, hands down, one of the simplest solutions I've found for doing takeoffs. Depending on the industry, it's possible it may be too simple, however for the purposes of drywall and paint it is perfect. Building assemblies in Stack really streamlines the whole takeoff process, saving a lot of time and headache when it comes down to the little details. It's also super easy to learn due to how uncomplicated Stack's tool and interface are. You can make things much more complicated for more detailed accuracy, but you don't have to. Cons I'd like a few more options when it comes to proposal generation, but this is still a fairly new feature within Stack. Being able to fine tune the formatting would be helpful. Switched from [PlanSwift](https://www.capterra.com/p/70808/PlanSwift/) A cloud-based solution fit our needs much more Review Source WL William L. Commercial and Residential Estimator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great software for complete project estimating." July 25, 2023 4.0 The best and single most important is being able to show your work to build faith in your numbers. Pros The fact that the takeoff and estimating software is all in one. The automatic pricing allows you to quickly get accurate data that can be customized. The software gives construction professionals the option to be as transparent as they want to be with their data. Clients of mine have won many projects that they weren't the lowest bid, because their customers can see exactly what is included. This gives people faith that they are working with honest contractors that will not change order them by bidding low just to secure the work. Cons The BNI features that were included in the upgraded price do not reflect what was advertised by the sales staff when purchasing the software. Needs a lot of work especially in the assembly area. Alternatives considered [RSMeans Data Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/) Reason for choosing STACK The software is on its way to being a complete preconstruction product. Review Source NN Nimesh N. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "STACK- A savior" May 15, 2026 5.0 I am 100% satisfied with the product and eager to see future updates, just because multiple people work on a project and we cannot currently track who made the changes. Pros I really feel confident while using the estimating feature of it, packaging up with the takeoff and assemblies. Also the customer support is absolutely fantastic. Their new feature of estimating worksheet makes estimate creation way better than ever. The amount of charges we pay it is totally value for money tool in our system. Their continuous efforts in developing the performance and speed is marvelous Cons I wish it could have the history feature in project, where you can see who did what previously in that project. Review Source MB Matthew B. Exterior Estimator Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Exterior Estimating experience" May 15, 2026 4.0 I would say it is an ok experience, but it could be better, I wish that you had the option for turning the snap points on and off just like the cardinal direction for the lines. Pros I like the surface area calculations, and how it visually works and functions. It has a nice UI compared to other programs. Cons I dislike the estimating workbook. It does not entirely capture how we process our estimates and does not have the flexibility of just exporting it as an Excel sheet and transferring the takeoffs to a workbook. Review Source AL Aidee L. Project Coordinator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Landart PC Review" May 15, 2026 5.0 Pros It is easy to use and it's very reliable when it comes to takeoffs. It helps us a lot when we need to bid projects. Cons It doesnt update in real time. If someone changes something while i am also on the project, it doesnt update, i have to go and refresh the page. Review Source FF FHIDMANF F. ceo Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Professional Grade Estimates" May 15, 2026 4.0 My experience has been excellent. It has reduced our margin of error in bidding significantly. We are winning more profitable work because our estimates are more detailed and backed by solid data. Pros The accuracy of the measuring tools is top-tier. I particularly like the "Item & Assembly" structure—it ensures that when I measure a wall, I'm not just getting linear footage, but a full breakdown of studs, drywall, and insulation. The reporting is clean and professional for client presentations Cons It’s a premium product and the pricing reflects that. For very small shops or solo contractors, the cost might feel a bit high compared to basic desktop tools, but the time saved justifies it for us. Review Source BR Ben R. Outside Sales Utilities Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Stack more jobs with STACK" May 21, 2026 5.0 It has been great! Everything runs smoothly, its very easy to upload plans and get to work. Stack has help me boost my work productivity and in turn helped me gain some more customers with be able to get the quotes out quicker. If I could give it more then 5 stars I would! Pros I like how easy and user friendly stack is. The live chat feature is great, anytime I have had a question or needed help I have got the answer within a few minutes. Cons I have not found a feature that I do not like. Some features I do not and will not use because of the industry I am in. Review Source DS Derek S. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Effective time saving tool" May 18, 2026 4.0 It has been a good experience so far. I look forward to more training sessions so I can maximize stacks full potential. Pros Stack allows be to generate take offs and verify measurements quickly with confidence. I especially like the overlay feature which allows me to see any discrepancies between drawings. Cons I takes some time to sit and learn the functions. The training sessions help but finding the time to go through them is challenging. Review Source MD Michael D. Estimator Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "More Taper Please" May 15, 2026 4.0 Took a couple months to get up to speed - overall a good value, just wish there were a few more feature (taper being the biggest one) Pros Simple UI, Not a steep learning curve. It has the capacity to build out large databases to make assemblies Cons I wish there was a taper feature. The only reason at this point that I would consider using Edge is because of the taper package system. Review Source CK Charles K. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Everything I need" May 15, 2026 5.0 Stack has been easy to learn and is a valuable tool in estimating and training new estimators, project managers and superintendents. Pros user friendly with accurate measurements and takeoffs that help estimating jobs much easier and efficient Cons I'm still learning the product, but so far, no complaints. It does everything I need it to. I have not used the app in the field yet Review Source RG Robert G. Sr. Procurement Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Very intuitive." July 24, 2023 5.0 My experience with Stack has been nothing but pleasant. The software is easy to use "out of the box". If you run into issues with features, the online help/training will likely address your concern. If the online resources do resolve your issue, the Chat feature and timeliness of response will. Pros I like the fact that Stack is very intuitive. With minimal training, this software can be used to quantitative takeoffs Cons Overlay - to overlay a drawing, the drawing must have the same layout. The overlaid plan cannot be resized or located. This would be beneficial when laying different drawings, (i.e. existing conditions to new work plans). Switched from [ProEst](https://www.capterra.com/p/8684/ProEst/) ProEst was cumbersome to implement. Review Source DG Daniel G. Director of IT Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Cloud Based Software for Estimating & Takeoff" July 31, 2023 5.0 10/10, all of my users love it and all of our PMs say it's the best takeoff tool thus far in their careers. Even the more seasoned ones. Pros Fantastic takeoff features, great training and support, one of if not the first cloud-based takeoff platforms. All for a reasonable price. Cons There are no real negatives to STACK that me or any of our users can think of. Alternatives considered [PlanSwift](https://www.capterra.com/p/70808/PlanSwift/)[OnScreen Guidance](https://www.capterra.com/p/203041/OnScreen/) Reason for choosing STACK Coud functionality was the main focus. Review Source RV Ray V. Project Estimator Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Takeoffs for Concrete Subcontractor" April 14, 2022 4.0 Its been wonderful. there have been curveballs when beginning to use it but I've been able to figure out ways to fork around them. I do wish that when looking up help online that it was easier to find. I do not care much to talk to people and having the ability to just search my issue is a must. Pros I like that I'm able to work with my team on the same server from anywhere I am. The list of projects help us to keep everything together and I like that I can label the projects with my name and what stage they are. the color change to the tab helps me to find the projects I am bidding and ones that I can start on next. Cons The assemblies are very basic, I know how to code in java and in excel but the language to make the items for takeoffs are different just enough to aggravate me. I wish there were more mark up functions and that I could close folders to only see one folder of plans and also the ability to sort my open tabs. Another it the ability to open documents in different windows and they both sync without me having to tell it to. I have used on-screen take off and do find this program more user friendly but having used Bluebeam for takeoffs and to review documents, I find this program to be lacking. I like that its a separate program that you download and do not need internet to use. the tools that are available are more programable and you can duplicate you plans to use for more then just a takeoff or mark up. Alternatives considered [ProEst](https://www.capterra.com/p/8684/ProEst/) Review Source ## 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. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.