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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 4th, 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 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](https://www.capterra.com/p/203041/OnScreen/) I changed jobs. I would never switch to this product if given the opportunity. 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 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 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 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 SC Sharleen C. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Mostly Satisfied" May 15, 2026 4.0 Overall I like stack and think it is a really good program for getting a good take off. The only frustrations I have is when things change and I have to figure out where the tools I need are. Pros That it has assemblies that can calculate my material for me. I also like all the different tools that are included to make everything clear to anyone who looks at my take off. Cons It changes a lot and sometimes it is hard to figure out how to use or shut off the changes. I know there are usually tutorials, but sometimes I don't have time if it is busy. Review Source SG Stephany G. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Commercial Construction Estimator" May 15, 2026 5.0 Overall I like it. This is our go to software for plan reviewing and take-offs. I have tried others and STACK seems more user friendly. Pros The ease of use, the accessibility I like that it is web based instead of a software on your PC which typically slows your computer down. I use it for estimating take-offs and love it. Cons This is hard to think about because I really like STACK. I guess cost. Perhaps the AI usage could get better. But it might be because I have not used the AI capability very much. 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 CS CHRISTINE S. ESTIMATING-INTERIOR DESIGNER Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "EASY TO USE, YOU NEED THIS " May 15, 2026 4.0 GREAT. I HAVE BEEN USING STACK FOR YEARS AND IT HAS MADE ME LOOK GOOD SO MANY TIMES. QUICK, ACCURATE TAKE OFFS EVERYTIME. Pros EASY TO USE. AND I DO MEAN EASY TO USE. DON'T WORRY ABOUT LEARNING SOMETHING NEW BECAUSE YOU WILL PICK IT RIGHT UP. GREAT FEATURES THAT MAKE TAKE OFFS FAST. Cons JUST WHEN YOU GET THE HANG OF THE SOFTWARE.... THEY MAKE CHANGES FOR THE BETTER AND YOU GET TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW. Review Source DR Dovonna R. President Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Pricing and poor ethics " October 22, 2025 1.0 Our team had an overall positive experience while using the product; however, when the renewal came around this year (nearly $7,000) they auto drafted for the entire year. I reached out because we have transitioned to a new CRM and will not be using their platform, I requested a refund but they refused. We’ve even reached out to the manager who hasn’t responded. I think it’s really crappy to take that amount of money from a small business knowing they’re not going to use the system. I understand there is a contract verbiage to notify 30 days in advance (which I failed to do) but to charge us fully for the entire year is unreasonable in my opinion. For that reason I wouldn’t recommend them. Pros Accuracy with measurements was always on point, easy to upload plans, lots of options for all trades Cons Cost and Poor Management and Support. Even after reaching out multiple times for assistance we have gotten nowhere. Not much integrity at this company. 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 rA rafael A. estimator Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "good takeoff software" May 15, 2026 4.0 good software for estimating purposes. it could even be used for project management items like RFI's or other notes that might need to be called out on the plans Pros efficient, very good for concrete take off, i like that you could do notes, I like that everything stays in the software so you could always go back to it. Cons sometimes its too slow, or freezes, i have issues sometimes working on it because it acts crazy or is too slow at times. Review Source MG Michael G. Estimating Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Learning with STACK" May 18, 2026 5.0 This is the first estimating career I have had so there have been a large learning curve. I feel like the Stack software made the transition for learn how to properly estimate much easier than if I started without it Pros The is software intuitive and they are always listing and trying to make it better. Being able to customize your library the way that you see fit for your industry is extremely beneficial. Cons We bought the Excel expansion through Stack and it has not worked out well for us. Very confusing and isn't really helpful Review Source WB Waune B. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Project Manager" May 15, 2026 5.0 Stack has proven to be very accurate for takeoffs. I have used several competitor products and would rank Stack as a top tier product Pros The ability to follow/trace curved lines in takeoff during takeoff performance makes the quantity produced much more accurate and much quicker to perform the task Cons Platform seems at time to be unstable. I must exit program and restart to eliminate this condition. Review Source MB Mark B. VP of Sales and Estimating Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "An excellent software" January 25, 2026 5.0 Pros STACK is very useful at my level for quantity takeoffs and early-stage project estimating. It allows the team to quickly measure plans and adjust quantities as needed. Cons The platform is comprehensive, but it does require some time to get used to. On large-scale projects, performance can sometimes slow down when working with complex plans. Review Source MW Mark W. Owner Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Used for doing fast takeoffs and estimating" May 25, 2025 5.0 I use STACK mainly when I need to put together quotes or bid on something fast. I upload the plans and do my takeoffs right in there, it’s all digital so no printing or scribbling by hand. Pros I like that it calculates everything as I go. I just mark areas or lengths, and it totals it all right away. I trust it more than doing it manually, especially when it’s a big project with lots of moving parts. Cons First time I used it, the numbers were way off because I didn’t set the scale properly. but not too complicated. Review Source MG Mike G. Owner Operator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Unethical and lost alot of bid information. " December 20, 2024 1.0 Very poor. Not a trustworthy company. Very crooked. Pros Easy to use. Support is knowledgeable and not a call center. Cons Jacked the price up 50% after the first year. Then when we decided to go to another program and cancel our subscription Stack locked us out of all our estimates and held it for ransom. Very un-ethical. Not a reputable company. Review Source GP Grant P. Senior Business Manager Environmental Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "STACK has been integral in the growth of our company. " July 28, 2023 5.0 I am extremely impressed with STACK. The tools, support, and ease of use are far beyond any other takeoff tool that I have used. Pros Using the takeoffs, items, and assemblies I am able to create accurate proposals and deliver them in a timely manner. This has increased my efficiency in immeasurable ways. Takeoffs that took me multiple days to finish by hand are now able to be completed in a couple hours. Cons When working on large projects, sometimes the system gets laggy. It only happens with the largest plans I deal with, when there are dozens of takeoffs being measured. Reason for choosing STACK Pricing, features, support, and ease of use. STACK impressed me in the initial trial period and has continued to do so for a year. Review Source KA Kathy A. HR Director Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A great product that save time and accurately figures out materials and costs per project" July 31, 2023 5.0 \[sensitive content hidden\], our sales manager for our counter sales people loves it and he uses it everyday. Colin, who also does bids and has been intigrating his takeoff with STACK also loves the programs as it has been easy to learn, and is easy to turn off or on features that we want for our customers. Pros I tested STACK a few years ago as our sales team spent hours figuring out materials and costs longhand. STACK was incredibly easy to learn and cut our sales teams time spent on large and small projects by so much. We have been able to get back to the contractor quickly with an accurate quote Cons Right now, there are more pros than cons. We do sheet metal and gutters, so it would be nice to have that available in STACK also as our jobs often cross over on several products for the same job Reason for choosing STACK Time and accuracy- getting the bid to our customer on a timely basis. Review Source JH Jason H. Director Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "From a 'count' only estimating company......" October 21, 2021 4.0 The power of cloud-based software is amazing, a definite game-changer for us. The product has many pro's with just as many could have's. Still using our old software on occasions where we need to price several options, change the structure of the proposal or offer breakup costs. Pros Takeoffs are quick, assemblies are easy to put together, it's very quick and easy to change what items and assemblies in a count. The main advantage for us is that we can have multiple people using the software at once. Cons Features I'd like to see are: -adding assemblies to an assembly 'item group' -simplify the process of creating an item>creating an assembly>creating a count takeoff -customized icons for takeoff counts -ability to lock (tick box) pricing in a proposal. once locked a new revision will be made if any variations are added -ability to copy a project and make several versions of it, so the older revisions are superseded but still available for reflection -ability to change pricing at the Estimate page for that specific project, without changing global pricing stack-wide -ability to download proposals in more than .pdf. Eg word, excel -ability to manage projects a little better. lots of unused space on the Projects screen. On the left you should have folders that organise my projects into 'Bidding, Bid submitted, Won, Lost etc' Reason for choosing STACK Cloud based Review Source DN Debbie N. Manager Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Stack from a Person who is not techie" February 1, 2023 5.0 1\. Streamline Business Processes: Stack can help businesses to streamline their processes by providing a comprehensive suite of integrated tools. This can help to automate manual tasks, reduce complexity and save time.2. Improve Productivity: Stack can help businesses to improve their productivity by providing an easy to use, intuitive platform. This can help reduce the time spent on mundane tasks, freeing up time for more important activities.3. Increase Collaboration: Stack can help to increase collaboration between team members. This can help to ensure that everyone is on the same page and working towards the same goals.4. Enhance Data Analytics: Stack can help businesses to gain valuable insights from their data through advanced analytics. This can help to identify opportunities for improvement and drive better decision-making.5. Reduce Costs: Stack can help businesses to reduce costs by providing an efficient and cost-effective solution. This can help to optimize resources and reduce the cost of operations.Benefits1. Scalability: Stacks allow for easy scaling of applications, making them ideal for applications that experience rapid growth.2. Efficiency: Stacks are built with efficiency in mind, meaning they can help with reducing server costs by consolidating many web applications into one stack.3. Security: Stacks provide a layer of security between the application and the server, making them harder for hackers to access.4. Flexibility: Stacks are highl Pros \- Stack is a cloud-based service, which makes it easy to access, manage, and share information. - It is secure and reliable, with a variety of security measures in place to protect user data. - Stack is designed to be user-friendly, with easy-to-understand menus and options. - It offers a wide range of integrations with other services, allowing for greater flexibility and customization. - Stack is relatively inexpensive, offering plans that are tailored to the needs of individual users or businesses. Cons \- Stack is not as feature-rich as some of its competitors, such as Salesforce. - It does not have as many integration options as some other services. - The user interface may be somewhat difficult to navigate for those who are unfamiliar with cloud-based services. - Stack does not offer a free trial, so users must purchase a plan in order to use the service. Review Source LS Liz S. Owner Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "STACK is critical to our success. " July 21, 2023 5.0 Pros Every member of our estimating team loves this program, even the members who are old school and used to only using printed blueprints. They converted seamlessly and love the software. Cons It is a bit expensive. We would like to have more users who could use the program simultaneously so we can get more projects done, but we have to limit our users due to cost. Reason for choosing STACK Stack was the first estimating software we looked at, and we went with it. We loved it and still do. 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.