# McCormick Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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 McCormick Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on March 13, 2026

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McCormick

## What is McCormick?

McCormick Systems Plumbing & Mechanical Estimating Software with Design Estimating Pro provides the tools needed for quick and accurate estimates, PDF takeoff, and Design Build – all in one program! With a database complete with items, assemblies, labor units, and material pricing – you can create an instant material list and professional final bid just by clicking. Simply measure pipe, count fixtures, create custom symbols and design build directly onto the PDF with our easy-to-use program.

## What is McCormick used for?

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Overall rating

Based on 38 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

Positive

97%

Neutral

0%

Negative

3%

Starting price

$1700

Per User, Per Month

Free trial  
available

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## Compare with a popular alternative

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### McCormick

4.6 (38)

VS.

[4.5 (816)](https://www.capterra.com/p/166113/Contractor-Foreman/reviews/)

Starting Price

$1700

per user, per month

Starting Price

$49

Per User, Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.4 (38)

Ease Of Use

4.3 (415)

Value For Money

4.3 (31)

Value For Money

4.6 (351)

Customer Service

4.9 (37)

Customer Service

4.5 (356)

## McCormick alternatives

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Starting price

$2599.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

93%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[4.5 (2,657)](https://www.capterra.com/p/56250/Procore/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

94%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

Highest Rated

[4.6 (422)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153475/FieldPulse/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

93%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[4.5 (596)](https://www.capterra.com/p/160201/ConstructionOnline/reviews/)

Starting price

$475.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

95%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

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## Features

Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically.

Scheduling

4.2 (6)

16.67% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources

Takeoff

5.0 (6)

100.00% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Measure digital plans to calculate labor and materials needed

Bid Management

3.8 (5)

60.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Share bid details, archive bids, and create bid requests to assist in bid solicitation and quote comparison

Quotes/Estimates

4.8 (5)

100.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Generate quotes or estimates for customers

Cost Database

4.0 (3)

100.00% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Collection of data related to the costs associated with various items, products, services, or activities

Job Management

4.3 (3)

66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Manage and track all job information and associated tasks

McCormick 10 features

Share bid details, archive bids, and create bid requests to assist in bid solicitation and quote comparison

Tracks all change orders submitted across projects and updates the budget to reflect the most recent costs

Collection of data related to the costs associated with various items, products, services, or activities

Estimate expected cost based on various factors before a project begins

Intended to be used by general contractors

Serving plumbing industry professionals

Manage and track all job information and associated tasks

Generate quotes or estimates for customers

Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources

Measure digital plans to calculate labor and materials needed

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Features

4.6 (38)

4.6

Based on 38 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.3 (31)

Free Trial

Basic

$1,700

Value for money

4.3 (31)

4.3

Based on 31 reviews

## Integrations

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## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.9 (37)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.9 (37)

4.9

Based on 37 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.6

Based on 38 reviews

Filter by rating

5(23)

4(14)

3(0)

2(1)

1(0)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

GG

Greg G.

Estimator

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

### "Bright Services Review "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

April 14, 2026

So far my overall experience has been good. I think I've got a good base knowledge of the system but still have alot to learn.

Pros

I like the ease of use and the streamlined takeoff for estimates and the customer service and tech support have been great.

Cons

Every now and then it freezes on my computer, and I have to restart my computer to continue. I also think there's so much it can do that I don't know about yet.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Response from Vendor

April 16, 2026

Greg, thank you for the positive review! We’re glad you’re finding McCormick easy to use with streamlined takeoffs and strong support. We appreciate your feedback and are excited for you to continue exploring everything the system can do.

RS

Robert S.

Estimator-PM

Construction

### "Sold on McCormick"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

April 13, 2026

no complaints, from the start as I said I'm not new to electrical software. The classes were informative. I actually enjoyed. the software works well as intended.

Pros

Customer support the entire team is amazing, any time I have a question or need some help its quick and fast.

Cons

Cut and paste not available. Up used to being able to copy items and paste them where they are needed.

Alternatives considered

[Trimble Accubid Anywhere](https://www.capterra.com/p/193712/Trimble-Accubid-Anywhere/)

Reasons for choosing McCormick

Its what was here when they hired me wasnt my 1st choice but works very well all the same.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Response from Vendor

April 14, 2026

Robert, thank you for the review! We’re glad McCormick is working well for you and that our support team has been quick and helpful. We appreciate your feedback on copy and paste functionality as we continue enhancing the user experience.

JL

James L.

President

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

### "Definitely recommend"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

December 9, 2025

McCormick is a huge part of my business. I've been told on several occasions that I have won jobs based on the structure of my proposals

Pros

Very comprehensive database. Ability to customize the drawings is unmatched by other software's that I tested.

Cons

There's a learning curve but it's well worth it. It may seem pricey before you realize the benefits.

Alternatives considered

[McCormick Electrical Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/p/165314/Electrical-Estimating-Software/)

Reasons for choosing McCormick

I chose McCormick mainly for it's functionality and because it had a Canadian database

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Response from Vendor

December 11, 2025

Thank you, James! We’re happy to hear McCormick’s database, customizable drawings, and overall functionality have become such an important part of your business. It’s exciting to know the structure of your proposals has helped you win work. We appreciate your long-term partnership and your feedback on the learning curve—it’s great to hear the benefits have been well worth it. We're here whenever you need us.

JA

julio a.

estimating

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

### "the best experience as an estimator"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

December 8, 2025

At first, learning isn't easy. Then it becomes a daily learning experience. Each project is a new experience and challenge for me as an estimator, and the program makes my job easier.

Pros

the graphic part. cost charts and comparisons with suppliers. The bid summaries are very comprehensive

Cons

Nothing for now. I've been using this program for six months and I find it very comprehensive. At this moment I couldn't find anything I didn't like

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Response from Vendor

December 11, 2025

Thank you, Julio! We’re thrilled to hear McCormick’s graphics, cost charts, supplier comparisons, and bid summaries are helping streamline your estimating work. We appreciate your note about the learning curve and are glad the software has become a daily asset as you take on new challenges. Our team is always here if you need support as you continue exploring everything McCormick can do.

JS

Jeff S.

Estimator

Construction

### "Honest McCormick Review"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

May 22, 2025

I enjoy the program a lot, I like diving into the more advanced features and customizations to make it somewhat easier to display and organize my data.

Pros

I like using McCormick's DEP drawings to show any takeoff I do to the Project Managers in an easy to see and clear visual.

Cons

How out of date it looks, feels, and works. It could use some easy of use or visual features and adjustments to make it easier to find or categorize takeoff and make it more useful for its users.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Response from Vendor

May 27, 2025

Thanks for your honest review and thoughtful feedback! We’re glad the DEP drawings are helping you clearly communicate with your team. Your suggestions around visual updates and ease of use are valuable—we’ll pass them along to our development team as we continue to improve the platform!

SM

Scott M.

Chief Electrical Estimator

Construction

### "McCormick Review 2025"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

May 20, 2025

I'm Very Happy with the overall performance of McCormick. I do think the Help section could be improved

Pros

I think it is one of the most user friendly. And the Tech Support is second to none. tHE dep IS GETTING BETTER

Cons

Some of the new releases need to be debugged a little more before introduction to your users. tUTORIALS NEDD A TON OF IMPROVEMENT

Switched from

[Trimble Accubid Anywhere](https://www.capterra.com/p/193712/Trimble-Accubid-Anywhere/)

Tech support is terrible. It took up to days for a response

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Response from Vendor

May 21, 2025

Thank you for the kind words and honest feedback. We're thrilled McCormick’s usability and tech support have stood out to you. Tutorials and update testing are areas we're working to strengthen. We’re grateful for your continued trust and support!

NH

Nicholas H.

Estimator Project Manager

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

### "The McMaster"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 20, 2025

Love it. Make DEP better. Just keep doing what you are doing. You did the things I wanted in V16 and unless you updated the DEP I don't have any more wants or needs. I will be updating to V16 soon and I am very excited.

Pros

The extensive details I can customize and change. Being able to be 100% accurate to the screw while also being able to extremely granular in breaking out bids.

Cons

The DEP features and customization are not only underwhelming but are really buggy or broken. The symbol editor is atrocious, and I have gotten the favorites box stuck off screen.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Response from Vendor

May 21, 2025

We appreciate the high praise—and the specific feedback! It’s great to hear you value McCormick’s customization and detail control. Your notes about DEP and the symbol editor are being shared with our development team for future updates. We're excited for you to move to V16 and can’t wait to hear what you think!

RH

Rob H.

Division Manager

Construction

### "Fantastic estimating tool"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 19, 2025

I have been using McCormick for the last 5 years and love it. I previously used Accubid for 10 years, and ConEst and Estimation for a few years before that. McCormick is the best by far in my opinion. I love how they are constantly improving the platform.

Pros

There are so many thing to like about McCormick. The biggest one for me is the onscreen take-off (PRO-DEP). With this tool, I can save reprographic costs, and complete my take-off in a fraction of the time is would take without the tool.

Cons

Sometimes the user interface is clunky. It can be a little bit of a chore to edit assemblies. It would be nice to travel to an item based on database line item (for the most common items).

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Response from Vendor

May 20, 2025

Thank you so much for your detailed and enthusiastic review! We're thrilled to hear how much PRO-DEP and the onscreen takeoff tools have streamlined your estimating process and reduced costs. We also appreciate your suggestions regarding interface improvements and database navigation—feedback like yours helps us prioritize enhancements. Thanks for being a loyal user and for making McCormick your preferred estimating solution!

MG

michael g.

Estimator

Construction

### "Clean and consistent bids "

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

May 19, 2025

I enjoy McCormick, the tech support is top notch always there to help you out and fix the problem quickly.

Pros

on screen take off and the auto runs feature makes for quick take off especially for data runs and other LV systems runs.

Cons

how documents are loaded and exported out of the system. they are hard to save to my server system and upload from the server as well

Alternatives considered

[Trimble Accubid Anywhere](https://www.capterra.com/p/193712/Trimble-Accubid-Anywhere/)

Reasons for choosing McCormick

familiarity of the software, the ease of exporting out to import into our other over arching software

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Response from Vendor

May 21, 2025

Thanks for your great feedback! We’re glad you’re seeing the benefits of our on-screen takeoff and Auto Runs. We hear you on document handling—improving export/import functions is on our radar. Also, we’re thrilled to know tech support has been a strong point for you. We’re grateful you chose McCormick!

PS

Paul S.

LV Division Project Manager

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

### "Low Voltage Estimator"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 19, 2025

Very good, it is a quick learning curve on the software. Stable platform, I do really like the new options for "breaking out" jobs". The "online" sales pitches are useful as well.

Pros

Mostly very intuitive to use. Auto count for takeoff and the wiring saves a lot of time on estimating.

Cons

I do wish on the jobs list, you could search. The Landing has helped a little bit with the most recent jobs on the list. Many jobs go a month or ore out, or even longer. The only way to find them is to sort by name, and hope you named it properly.

Switched from

[Trimble Accubid Classic](https://www.capterra.com/p/239551/Trimble-Accubid/)

Changed companies, Benson purchased the software but was not using. I took over the LV department, required estimating software. Easy to use, very happy with the change.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Response from Vendor

May 21, 2025

Thank you for the thoughtful review! We’re glad to hear that features like Auto Count and wiring are helping speed up your estimating process. Your feedback about job searching is valuable—our team is always exploring ways to enhance navigation, and comments like yours help guide improvements. We’re happy to have you on board and appreciate your support!

[View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/165315/Plumbing-Estimating-Software/reviews/)

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