# Trimble Accubid Anywhere Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Trimble Accubid Anywhere the right Electrical Estimating solution for you? Explore 70 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/193712/Trimble-Accubid-Anywhere/reviews --- Trimble Accubid Anywhere 3.6 (70) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/193712/Trimble-Accubid-Anywhere/alternatives/) 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 # Reviews of Trimble Accubid Anywhere Ease of use 3.4 Customer Service 3.8 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews PL Phil L ESTIMATORConstruction, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “LOTS OF BUGS WITH THE PROGRAM THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN IRONED OUT BEFORE RELEASING THE NEW PROGRAM. “ April 27, 2026 PS Patrick S Chief EstimatorConstruction, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Oh, and we'd have to completely rebuild all of our database from scratch.“ April 3, 2026 PS Patrick S Chief EstimatorConstruction, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Can't use our existing databases. “ April 3, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 70 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use WS William S. Estimator Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Line Item Takeoffs" December 12, 2017 3.0 They need to add a calendar on the job info tab that relates to the dates and duration Pros I like a couple of things about this estimating software. The top pro is the ease of operation while using this software. I feel it is built more for the industrial contractor that enters items one item at a time. Also, I have always had a very fast response time with customer support. I normally send them an email with my issue and they either respond within an hour or so with what I can try or give me a call and take over my computer to fix the issue. Cons I do not like the speed of the program when trying to enter a plans and spec commercial project. I find it to be cumbersome and they do not have the capability to multi screen takeoffs at the same time as their competitor. The breakout screen assignments for the various tabs is somewhat cumbersome as well and needs an easier way to assign those amounts in the breakout screen instead of the tabs for individual items Review Source DF Daniel F. President Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Accubid the best estimating software in the market " February 15, 2019 4.0 Pros The biggest pro of using Accubid is the ability to make modifications to an existing bid after it has been completed, like owner revisions or addendums adding or deleting materials, relocating equipment and easily moving all the associated branch circuits or feeders. Another great advantage about using Accubid is the familiar layout of the system which is really similar to a regular excel spreed sheet with several steps that resemble regular tabs. Cons Accubid can be a little difficult at first, it requires the user to watch the available training videos and any other available training material before a complete estimate can be completed, and the quality of the current videos is not the best, particularly the sound of the videos is muffled and low quality. High cost for one on one training. Review Source CS Clayton S. Estimator Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Accubid Pro" February 8, 2018 5.0 Pros This is a powerful tool with a range of functions. It has a proven track record within the electrical industry. Cons The program can be difficult to manage for your company. There is very little material to help guide you through the background functions. Very expensive and getting even more expensive every year. Review Source CR Charles R. Preconstruction Manager Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Electrical estimating company we have been using AccuBid and Enterprise since 2006. " October 10, 2017 5.0 Pros We have four offices across the southeast. able to maintain one database while allowing each office to have their own assemblies and pads. We have estimated projects with 157 breakdowns with no problem using AccuBid Enterprise. Being able to do Unit prices with ease. Cons The reporting is to complicated to get a hard report if you need one. when doing project breakdowns do not have a way to see percentages material and labor the way we use to be able to see it in AccuBid. Review Source CB Christian B. Cheif Estimator Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Program for any size contractor!" November 14, 2016 5.0 After six months of exploring the estimating software products available on the market, my company chose Trimble's Accubid. This product outshines the competition in many ways. The main ways are the fully customizable database, integrated supplier pricing module, multi user capabilities and the live update feature that transfers from takeoff to extension to labor makeup and topsheet tabs. The reporting module is great in that it looks very professional and allows the user to analyze data taken from the entire project. The integrated supplier pricing module is invaluable for larger companies in that its an extreme time saver and gives the user certainty on their materials or commodity pricing. If your company uses external bidding tools as well, the Accubid data can also be exported to predefined templates easily. I would definitely recommend Accubid to another contractor or colleague. We are very happy with our purchase! Pros Fully customizable database, Supplier pricing modules, live takeoff, multi user interface. Cons The standard "out of the box" reporting styles could be a little less cumbersome. they have columns that you wouldn't normally use and the columns would extend onto more than one page. We customized our report style and it works fine. It could have been more intuitive but in the end the product is great! Review Source TJ Thomas J. OWNER Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Getting started" January 15, 2022 3.0 I can see that it has reporting that may be easier to enter info Procore or Bid Tracer. Pros It has some good applications that other's don't have. Cons This, in my opinion, is the most inscrutable program to use. If you never used an estimating program yet it will take six months to use all the features it hides to be an expert on it. Conest Intellibid with Sure Count is much more intuitive and can be mastered in half the time. Easy count is again inscrutable and takes so many more steps to use. Better off using a digital takeoff program and enter the counts and lengths into Accubid. Review Source AW Adam W. Senior Estimator Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to learn, easy to use, but lacks features." April 26, 2018 3.0 This program works well enough out of the box. If you are looking for a solid estimating system this is a good one. Pros Trimble Accubid Pro Classic is easy to learn, easy to understand, and very easy to use. The program is good for breaking out your estimate, escalating labor, factoring labor, repricing material and sorting data. The program has a logical step-by-step feel. Cons Trimble Accubid Pro Classic is an old estimating system and lacks features. The assemblies are not very dynamic and can't be easily modified. Trimble Accubid has another estimating system called Enterprise that has much more power, but the learning curve on that is steep! Review Source PG Peter G. Senior Electrical Estimator Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Longtime Accubid user is pretty disappointed." May 18, 2021 3.0 Poor. Pros The database is good and the subcontractor import function for pricing updates is great. The fact the takeoff have to go between onscreen takeoff and setting up the estimate and assemblies for everything saves zero time. Even as you get comfortable with the product the time it takes to go back and forth and edit is not worth the hassle. I find the Classic version is still far better than anywhere. Also, they reformatted the software so the intuitive nature of items that was in classic is no longer existent. Overall experience with this product was very disappointing. If Accubid is truely customer based then give me a credit on this product so we can get classic and get some work done. Cons This is a long list... see the above mentioned Pros and I will get into the weeds on this. Reason for choosing Trimble Accubid Anywhere The product is not as claimed so this was a mistake. Review Source bS barbara S. estimator Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good experience with Accubid. There are a few things that could make things go more quickly." October 5, 2017 4.0 Pros It appears to be robust. It's well organized and offers a lot of options for adjusting items after takeoff entry. Cons Doesn't Auto save as much as I like, can't insert rows on takeoff screen, notes screen doesn't maintain blank lines when printing, should be able to hit enter a couple of times when inside a takeoff and finish the take off (currently ,if you keep hitting enter, it takes you back into the takeoff instead of finishing it) Review Source HL Hunter L. Project Manager/Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very thorough Product" November 19, 2019 5.0 Overall this Product far exceeds comparable in market products. Pros Thoroughness of the Product layed out sequentially to ensure complete coverage of scope. Cons I found that the Initial learning curve was steep. Review Source CK Cramer K. Estimator Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Accubid was so much better than Enterprise! unless you like a million tiny triangles!!! " October 12, 2017 1.0 Pros Nothing, it might be better for a kid just out of college, but older users will not like it!!! Maybe it will be better after Seven years or so of daily practice,including weekends and holidays. Cons Even setting up a job was a nightmare!!! And the Resolves were ridiculous: Review Source BS Bob S. Used the software for: ### "" September 25, 2013 5.0 I have used several estimating programs over the last 15 years and have found Accubid to be second to none of them. The functionality of this program provides a detailed audit trail that allows you to look at your finished product in minute detail from every angle. It allows you to break out a project, no matter how large, by building, floor, area, or any configuration you can imagine. If you enter a takeoff in the wrong area, you can move it to the correct area, page, building, or floor with a couple of key-strokes. It's ability to integrate with Excel is superb. We estimate projects from $100,000 to $40,000,000 and it is excellent. It is easy to learn, especially for someone that has used Excel spreadsheets, or any other product on the market, including some of the old DOS based products. It is great for large projects that require multiple estimators to work on the same project at the same time. We are currently using Accubid Pro 10 and Accubid Change Order Pro 10 and would recommend it to any electrical contractor that estimates large commercial projects. Review Source MC Mike C. Project Manager/Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Mechanical Estimating Software out there!" November 7, 2017 5.0 Pros Extensive library database, user friendly setups. Various systems you can estimate and multiple reports you can run regarding your takeoff. Cons Very Expensive, need to have some computer knowledge to know what how to use the database. Need to train users on how to use the program before using the software. Review Source RW Ryan W. Estimator/ Project Manager Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Accubid Bidwinner Plus 11" December 12, 2016 3.0 I started with Accubid 9 years ago when it was on top of the market. While expensive for a small shop, it was worth every penny and paid for itself numerous times. Livecount takeoff, Trade Services vendor pricing, custom data base, and a very organized flow made the program very innovative and streamlined and at one time they had over 75% of the market. Pros Once the software is set up you can zip through projects with zero software errors. The program provides a flow that a lot of the other companies can't match. Cons Expensive per user cost. The database took a long time to customize. Not at all friendly to an "always on the move" estimator. Review Source RMM Robert Mattia M. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Accubid" February 17, 2017 4.0 The program was used for electrical takeoff. It is a good takeoff tool and once you have loaded your rates and variables it does effortless calculations. Entering quantities is easy. Pros It is thorough and all encompassing Cons It can be a bit overwhelming at first till you get used to it. Review Source MD Matt D. Project Manager Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great estimating tool!" July 18, 2016 4.5 Pros Great database, easy to manipulate once you get the hang of it, good customization, clean printout. Cons Formal training is required, software and user functionality could use an upgrade Review Source GD Greg D. Senior Estimator Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Accubid Pro" November 16, 2016 4.0 I have been using Accubid for nealy 5 years. It is the best Electrical estimating software on the market today, in my opinion. Pros Ease of use and combine it with Livecount, its great. Cons The light fixture feature should be able to rename the fixture assembly after being built, this feature is clumsy. Review Source LS Levi S. Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: ### "Happy with Accubid Classic and excited to implement Enterprise!" November 18, 2014 4.5 Pros I have come to depend on the inherent reliability with Classic. Help and support are second to none. I really don't have any experiences to draw comment from for Enterprise, but I believe it will be a solid choice with unlimited customizing potential. Cons Since Trimble has acquired Accubid, support does take longer to get back with us. Support is still great; it just takes longer to get a return call. Review Source LU Logan U. Project Engineer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Accubid for Estimating" November 18, 2016 5.0 Accubid is a program that we have used as a company for a many years and frankly I wouldn't want to use anything else. The system is laid out in an easy to use way once you understand how the program works. Additionally the reporting options and ability to break down estimates is unmatched. Pros Breakdowns, Reporting, Useability Cons Takes time to understand how things are connected Review Source JF Jason F. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Worked great in class" July 19, 2018 4.0 My experience with this product has been limited to classroom exercises through construction management courses, however, I can easily see how beneficial this product is in building bids Pros The program overall was logically set up and offered many options and functions vital to building a bid for a project. Cons The first time through can be confusing, if you do not have a solid base for building a bid prior to using this product you can easily get lost. Review Source ZS Zach S. Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: ### "Accubid Review" September 9, 2014 4.0 Pros Accubid has had an easy learning curve in getting started with the system. Cons I would like to see the material raw cost & labor units for each grouped assembly in the assembly review form. Review Source RA Ross A. Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: ### "Accubid product review" November 7, 2014 4.0 Pros I like the support, reliability, and growth of products. Cons There are limits in some of the software products; similar programs don't function the same way. Review Source MV Matthew V. President Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Efficient software - At a price" January 17, 2017 4.0 I have used this software for several years. While I'm not sure I would call it intuitive, it is fairly user-friendly to learn the basics. Some of the more complex functions require training or at least research to become efficient. Pros Flexibility to build your own assemblies for mass counting, plus there are ready-built assemblies included. Cons Price. Some functions could have been easier to operate in my opinion. Review Source PS Patrick S. Chief Estimator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Need to be able to use existing database(s)." April 3, 2026 2.0 Since we can't use our existing databases, and the program doesn't seem to be any drastic improvement over what we're already using, we have had absolutely no reason to even entertain it. Now I just need to get a straight answer out of Trimble on when Classic is actually going away, if ever - I hear something different from every single Trimble individual I speak with. Would be nice to just get a straight answer at least one time. Pros Nothing seemed groundbreaking to us. You changed the program pretty drastically, but we're not seeing the improvements or streamlining of processes that we'd like to see go along with such extreme changes. Throw in the fact that, at great cost and time to the company, we'd have to completely rebuild ALL of our databases from scratch (databases we've been building and fine-tuning over decades), there really isn't much appeal in making the switch to Anywhere. Cons Can't use our existing databases. You've changed enough from Classic to Desktop on a fundamental level (requiring re-training of every single user on our end) without any major improvements to the functioning of the program itself - that's just a royal pain in our butts to make the switch, with very little to gain from that switch. Oh, and we'd have to completely rebuild all of our database from scratch. Review Source PL Phil L. ESTIMATOR Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "LOTS OF GLITCHES/BUGS WITH NO NOTICEABLE IMPROVEMENTS" April 27, 2026 1.0 LOTS OF BUGS WITH THE PROGRAM THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN IRONED OUT BEFORE RELEASING THE NEW PROGRAM. 99% OF THE NEW PROGRAM SEEMS INFERIOR TO THE PREVIOUS ACCUBID CLASSIC 14 Pros NOTHING. I PREFER THE PREVIOUS ACCUBID CLASSIC 14 IN EVERYWAY OVER THE NEW PROGRAM. SO FAR HAVENT NOTICED ANY IMPROVEMENTS WITH THE NEW PROGRAM. Cons EVERYTHING. EVERYTIME I USE IT THERE SEEMS TO BE NEW BUGS AND GLITCHES WITH THE NEW PROGRAM AND HAVENT FOUND ANYTHING YET THAT SEEMS TO MAKE THE NEW PROGRAM BETTER THEN THE PREVIOUS ACCUBID 14 Switched from [Trimble Accubid Classic](https://www.capterra.com/p/239551/Trimble-Accubid/) COMPANY I WORK FOR MADE THE SWITCH FROM ACCUBID 14 TO 167 Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Takeoff](https://www.capterra.com/takeoff-software/)[Electrical Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/electrical-estimating-software/)[Construction Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/construction-estimating-software/) ## 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.