--- title: "Best Xactimate Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to Xactimate? Find out how Xactimate stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/214125/Xactimate/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-21" --- # Xactimate alternatives Last updated on October 21st, 2026 The best Xactimate alternatives are Estimating Link (best overall), RIB Candy (best free plan), Buildpartner (best budget option), and Jobber (most reviewed). Together they hold 1,916 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.6 to 4.9 out of 5. Xactimate itself holds 3.9 out of 5 across 65 reviews. ### Xactimate - Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (65 reviews) - Ease of use: 3.6 out of 5 - Starting price: $350.00 /mo - Key features: 3 of 12 top category features --- ## Top alternatives Xactimate alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Contractor Foreman](https://www.capterra.com/p/166113/Contractor-Foreman/) — 4.5 out of 5 (841 reviews) | Rated 0.6 higher than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | $49.00 /mo | 10 of 12 top category features | | [Jobber](https://www.capterra.com/p/127994/Jobber/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,490 reviews) | Rated 0.7 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $39.00 /mo | 10 of 12 top category features | | [AccuLynx](https://www.capterra.com/p/116187/Acculynx/) — 4.6 out of 5 (847 reviews) | Rated 0.7 higher than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | Not available | 8 of 12 top category features | | [Estimating Link](https://www.capterra.com/p/2038/CLIWin-Estimating-System/) — 4.9 out of 5 (67 reviews) | Rated 1.0 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $225.00 /user/mo | 11 of 12 top category features | | [STACK](https://www.capterra.com/p/147181/STACK-Takeoff/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,400 reviews) | Rated 0.6 higher than this product | 4.5 out of 5 | $49.00 /mo | 7 of 12 top category features | | [ConstructionOnline](https://www.capterra.com/p/160201/ConstructionOnline/) — 4.5 out of 5 (613 reviews) | Rated 0.6 higher than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 12 of 12 top category features | | [RSMeans Data Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/) — 4.2 out of 5 (304 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 3.7 out of 5 | $396.00 /yr | 7 of 12 top category features | | [PlanHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/179042/PlanHub/) — 4.4 out of 5 (488 reviews) | Rated 0.5 higher than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | $91.00 /mo | 5 of 12 top category features | | [RIB Candy](https://www.capterra.com/p/126567/Candy/) — 4.6 out of 5 (254 reviews) | Rated 0.7 higher than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | $200.00 /mo | 11 of 12 top category features | | [Buildpartner](https://www.capterra.com/p/249001/Buildpartner/) — 4.7 out of 5 (105 reviews) | Rated 0.8 higher than this product | 4.5 out of 5 | £24.00 /mo | 3 of 12 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to Xactimate The best free alternatives to Xactimate are Contractor Foreman, Jobber, and Estimating Link — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [Contractor Foreman](https://www.capterra.com/p/166113/Contractor-Foreman/) — 4.5 out of 5 (841 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $49.00 /mo ### [Jobber](https://www.capterra.com/p/127994/Jobber/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,490 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $39.00 /mo ### [Estimating Link](https://www.capterra.com/p/2038/CLIWin-Estimating-System/) — 4.9 out of 5 (67 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $225.00 /user/mo --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated Xactimate alternatives are Estimating Link (4.9), Jobber (4.6), and ConstructionOnline (4.6). ### [Estimating Link](https://www.capterra.com/p/2038/CLIWin-Estimating-System/) - 60 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 60 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 60 SMB reviews > "On that note, we really appreciate the effort that they all put in to help my company and my employees." — Mike C., Office Assistant (September 4, 2026) ### [Jobber](https://www.capterra.com/p/127994/Jobber/) - 1,044 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 1,044 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 across 1,040 SMB reviews > "Our team can stay on the same page, communication is easier, and it’s helped reduce administrative back-and-forth." — Kelly W., Business Operations Coordinator (May 6, 2026) ### [ConstructionOnline](https://www.capterra.com/p/160201/ConstructionOnline/) - 341 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 341 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 across 341 SMB reviews > "I have continually had issues with a rounding issue on pay applications that has not been resolved even though this has been a serious concern and issue when submitting a pay app that doesn't add up correctly." — Janie M., Corporate Secretary Treasurer (June 9, 2026) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Construction Estimating - [Jobber](https://www.capterra.com/p/127994/Jobber/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,490 reviews) - [Procore](https://www.capterra.com/p/56250/Procore/) — 4.5 out of 5 (2,680 reviews) - [ClockShark](https://www.capterra.com/p/155467/ClockShark/) — 4.7 out of 5 (1,911 reviews) ### Subcontractor - [Fieldwire](https://www.capterra.com/p/142801/Fieldwire/) — 4.6 out of 5 (99 reviews) - [monday AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) — 4.6 out of 5 (6,131 reviews) - [Box](https://www.capterra.com/p/148766/Box/) — 4.4 out of 5 (5,657 reviews) ### Claims Processing - [Encompass+](https://www.capterra.com/p/10017028/Encompass/) — 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) - [Waystar](https://www.capterra.com/p/45512/ZirMed/) — 4.4 out of 5 (214 reviews) - [FileHandler Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/59633/FileHandler/) — 4.7 out of 5 (14 reviews) ### Job Costing - [Procore](https://www.capterra.com/p/56250/Procore/) — 4.5 out of 5 (2,680 reviews) - [Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)](https://www.capterra.com/p/218046/Autodesk-Construction-Cloud/) — 4.3 out of 5 (2,212 reviews) - [Kahua](https://www.capterra.com/p/203580/Kahua/) — 4.7 out of 5 (34 reviews) ### Project Portfolio Management - [Minitab Engage](https://www.capterra.com/p/187100/Minitab-Engage/) — 4.6 out of 5 (21 reviews) - [Smartsheet](https://www.capterra.com/p/79104/Smartsheet/) — 4.5 out of 5 (3,577 reviews) - [Meisterplan](https://www.capterra.com/p/219824/Meisterplan/) — 4.7 out of 5 (40 reviews) ---