--- title: "FastPIPE Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra" description: "With the help of Capterra, learn about FastPIPE Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other HVAC Estimating products and more." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/47528/FastPIPE/" page_type: "product" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-19" --- # FastPIPE Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on October 19, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[FAQs](#faqs)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) FastPIPE ## What is FastPIPE? FastPIPE is an advanced mechanical and plumbing estimating software for commercial, industrial and residential plumbing, HVAC, and industrial contractors. FastPIPE piping estimating software features onscreen takeoff of pipe, fittings, valves, and assemblies for mechanical contractors who do fabrication and/or HVAC installation. Our database is complete with products, pricing and labor information. FastEST provides online training, customer support, database updates, and program upgrades. ## What is FastPIPE used for? [Construction Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/construction-estimating-software/)[Plumbing Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/plumbing-estimating-software/)[Plumbing](https://www.capterra.com/plumbing-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 129 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 99% Neutral 1% Negative 0% Starting price $4995 Flat Rate, One Time Free trial not available Free version not included Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for FastPIPE?[Manage this product listing](https://www.g2.com/products/fastpipe/claim_requests/new?auto=true) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### FastPIPE 4.7 (129) VS. [4.6 (508)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153475/FieldPulse/reviews/) Starting Price $4995 Flat Rate, One Time Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.7 (129) Ease Of Use 4.5 (508) Value For Money 4.8 (97) Value For Money 4.4 (501) Customer Service 4.9 (122) Customer Service 4.7 (504) ## FastPIPE alternatives [4.3 (342)](https://www.capterra.com/p/150053/ServiceTitan/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 84% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.6 (1,490)](https://www.capterra.com/p/127994/Jobber/reviews/) Starting price $39.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.5 (841)](https://www.capterra.com/p/166113/Contractor-Foreman/reviews/) Starting price $49.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 92% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars Highest Rated [4.7 (2,749)](https://www.capterra.com/p/140363/HouseCall-Pro/reviews/) Starting price $79.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 95% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/47528/FastPIPE/alternatives/) ## FAQs about FastPIPE Overview ### What problems does FastPIPE solve? FastPIPE solves slow, inconsistent piping and HVAC estimating by converting on-screen takeoffs into detailed material, labor, and bid breakdowns. It helps estimators, project managers, and specialty mechanical contractors revise plans, price change orders, customize assemblies and labor factors, and produce proposals and purchase summaries with clearer visibility into what was counted. Answer based on 51 reviews Overview ### Which roles and teams benefit most from FastPIPE? FastPIPE is most used by estimators, senior estimators, and specialty trade estimators who prepare piping, mechanical, refrigeration, and medical gas bids. Project managers and coordinators use it to connect estimates with project planning, while owners, presidents, and vice presidents review bid details, costs, and pipeline activity for business decisions. Answer based on 115 reviews Overview ### What company size and industries is FastPIPE built for? FastPIPE is built for small construction contractors, which account for 88% of reviewers, and is designed for plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and site utilities piping estimating. Construction represents 92% of users, while midsize businesses account for 8%, enterprise firms 4%, and mechanical or industrial engineering 6%. Answer based on 129 reviews Features and Usability ### What are the key features of FastPIPE? FastPIPE includes core estimating and on-screen takeoff tools for plumbing and piping bids, with prebuilt assemblies, fitting management, material pricing through its cost database, and customizable templates. It also supports bid breakdowns, proposal generation, and Excel-ready data export, helping teams review estimates, adjust labor or pricing, and manage revised plans. Answer based on 57 reviews Pricing ### How much does it cost and what fees or limitations are included? FastPIPE starts at $250 per month for a non-binding first-system lease, with ownership after 36 payments and maintenance included during the term. A first-system purchase costs 4,995 one time, while annual maintenance is 1,250 for the first system and 250 for extras. Reviewers value flexible monthly rental but note costs can rise with many users. Answer based on 35 reviews Integrations ### Which third-party tools and platforms does FastPIPE integrate with? FastPIPE integrates with Microsoft Excel for importing material lists, exporting reports, and producing customizable estimate, labor, and material breakdown spreadsheets. Excel serves as FastPIPE’s primary third-party connection, allowing estimators to analyze takeoff data, adjust worksheets, compare historical information, and manage final output in spreadsheet format. Answer based on 17 reviews Getting Started and Support ### How easy is it to onboard and train a team on FastPIPE? FastPIPE is generally easy to onboard, with live online training, webinars, and videos available for teams. Reviewers report that experienced estimators and users familiar with computer estimating can become productive within hours or days. Field-to-office staff also adapt quickly, while users without plumbing knowledge may need more time to learn fittings and advanced functions. Answer based on 11 reviews Getting Started and Support ### What customer support options does FastPIPE offer, and how do users rate the experience? FastPIPE offers email/help desk, a knowledge base, phone support, and 24/7 live representative assistance. Users generally describe support as responsive, knowledgeable, and hands-on, with issues often resolved quickly and staff available to guide users directly. Some users note that certain technical matters require contacting the support office. Answer based on 40 reviews Pipe and piping ### How well does FastPIPE handle piping takeoffs and estimates? FastPIPE helps plumbing and process piping contractors create organized material takeoffs, labor estimates, and color-coded installation drawings. Users value assemblies, configurable catalogs, pricing updates, and pipe sizing tools for accurate bids. Some teams want broader piping-system options, clearer fitting organization, and more flexibility when handling mixed materials or multiple drawings. Answer based on 24 reviews ## Features AI summary Based on 223 HVAC Estimating reviews Capterra data shows that buyers of HVAC Estimating software rank the following features as their top priorities: - **Dispatch Management** (**66%** of reviewers rated this feature as critical) - **Quotes/Estimates** (**65%**) - **Customer Database** (**67%**) FastPIPE includes **Quotes/Estimates**. However, it does not include **Dispatch Management** or **Customer Database**. Its **Quotes/Estimates** feature helps contractors create accurate project pricing faster, respond to bid requests with more consistency, and keep estimating work organized, helping businesses improve quote turnaround and make better-informed pricing decisions. Quotes/Estimates 4.6 (5) 80.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Generate quotes or estimates for customers Takeoff 4.7 (12) 75.00% of 12 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Measure digital plans to calculate labor and materials needed Cost Database 4.3 (9) 55.56% of 9 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 Cost Estimating 4.8 (9) 66.67% of 9 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Forecast the cost and resources required to complete a project Customizable Templates 4.6 (7) 57.14% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements Data Import/Export 4.7 (6) 100.00% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Import and export data to and from software applications FastPIPE 18 features ### All Features - Audit Trail: A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. - Bid Management: Share bid details, archive bids, and create bid requests to assist in bid solicitation and quote comparison - Change Order Management: Tracks all change orders submitted across projects and updates the budget to reflect the most recent costs - Commercial/Industrial: For commercial and industrial purposes - Cost Database: Collection of data related to the costs associated with various items, products, services, or activities - Cost Estimating: Forecast the cost and resources required to complete a project - Customizable Templates: Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements - Data Import/Export: Import and export data to and from software applications - Estimating: Estimate expected cost based on various factors before a project begins - For HVAC Companies: Software designed specifically for HVAC companies - For Plumbing Industry: Serving plumbing industry professionals - Job Costing: Calculate total itemized costs, including initial costs and any changes - Job Management: Manage and track all job information and associated tasks - Plumbing Estimating: Estimating software designed for plumbing companies - Proposal Generation: Create proposals based on costs of labor and materials - Quotes/Estimates: Generate quotes or estimates for customers - Takeoff: Measure digital plans to calculate labor and materials needed - What-if Analysis: Provides varying estimates based on different scenarios --- Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.5 (129) 4.5 Based on 129 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.8 (97) [View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/47528/FastPIPE/pricing/) First System (Purchase) $4,995 Flat Rate,One Time It includes: - Installation Assistance - Material Pricing Updates - Online Training and Support - 60 day money back guarantee - First Year of Maintenance First System (Lease) $250.00 Flat Rate,Per Month It includes: - Non-Binding - Installation Assistance - Material Pricing Updates - Online Training and Support - Maintenance Included for Lease Term - 60 day money back guarantee - License is owned after 36 payments Additional System(s) (Purchase) $2,495 Flat Rate,One Time It includes: - First Year of Maintenance - Installation Assistance - Material Pricing Updates - Online Training and Support - includes any combination of systems Additional System(s) (Lease) $105.00 Flat Rate,Per Month It includes: - Maintenance Included - Non-Binding - software owned after 36 monthly payments - Installation Assistance - Material Pricing Updates - Online Training and Support - includes any combination of systems - 60 day money back guarantee Maintenance (First and Additional Systems) $1,250 Flat Rate,Per Year It includes: - Material Pricing Updates - Catalog Component Updates - Automated Software Updates - Online Training and Assistance and Toll-Free Telephone Support Value for money 4.8 (97) 4.8 Based on 97 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.9 (122) 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 (122) 4.9 Based on 122 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.7 Based on 129 reviews Filter by rating Counts reflect reviews available in this feed. 5(93) 4(34) 3(2) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Recent reviews first, then most helpful VR Verified Reviewer AR Admin Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Makes estimation a breeze" 5.0 July 26, 2021 Pros FastPIPE helps us (as a plumbing contractor) to accurately estimate fixture counts, costs, and labor. Cons Could use a makeover to appear more modern or sleek in design... nothing to change about functionality though! Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Project Estimating Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Estimating Software Made for the End User" 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 November 1, 2019 Great group of people starting from the reception desk which are friendly and helpful to the tech desk which so far has been helpful & friendly also in every aspect answering questions such software, modifications, building your library, tips to do things easier, IT issues and the willingness to stay with you to get things worked-out when you have a problem or idea. Pros It's hard to say what I like best about this estimating software, it was described from FastEst that you can build and modify the software to fit your company and estimating style building you own personable library of Job Items, Assemblies, Specs, PFV coloring, end of job reporting mods and the take-off screen lay-out is very well thought out also. Very friendly to the end user setting up and the easiness of using every day. It is one estimating software I truly enjoy coming to work everyday opening up and using all day long. Cons With the progression of on screen take-off it has come a long way from previous other brand of estimating software I have used in the past. I wish I could share something that really stood out about some area of the FastPipe software & reporting but I really can't. This is my 3rd year using this software in our company. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer ### "FastPIPE review" 3.5 Overall Rating 3.5 3.5 Ease of Use 3.5 3.5 Features 3.5 3.5 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 October 31, 2014 Pros Putting data in is very easy with this software. Cons Getting data out could be better. It needs more options. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Estimator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "FastPipe is a quick and intuitive 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 October 28, 2022 Pros The ease of doing takeoffs, generating reports and the overall functionality of the software Cons The Quick Pick Menu could be better customizable Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Estimator/Project Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Daily Fast Pipe Use Review" 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 November 4, 2019 I use this program on a daily basis. I know I'm not using this program to it's full potential because I have not quite figured out how to make or use assemblies, job items, or how to create my own spec. I'd like to see a text book style book or manual to help figure some of these items out. I know they have educational seminars all over the country but they are always far away from me and the one time they came to Chicago last year, I was on vacation. I'd also like to learn how to customize this program a little more. But I really like this program and can't recommend it enough. Pros Easy to learn, easy to use. Great customer service when ever I have issues with software bugs. I really like the way the actual estimating interface is set up especially on the two screens. Cons Very minor complaints about the way some of the fittings are organized in specific material spec sections. There are also a lot of fittings that don't have pricing in some of the lesser used spec sections. And some times I get exceptions on certain pipes with errors about insulation specs or hangers and I can't quite figure out how to correct that. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Estimator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Features That Match Our Needs" 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 November 1, 2019 It has made our estimating process reproduceable by all who use it. All bids come onto a common spreadsheet that allows for easy review. Fast-Pipe was easy to get set up the way we like it and an easy takeoff function made for an easy transfer of systems when we purchased the Fast-Pipe system. Pros We are a mid size PHVAC contractor ($3-5M/Yr) and our prior system was more advanced than we required. Fast-Pipe has the features we need without a lot of features we would never use. It has an easy interface from Plan Loading to Spec Adjustments to takeoff ease. The other feature we like is a direct transfer of the outputted data onto a very user friendly bidding spreadsheet. Our former software required us to manually design a spreadsheet and transfer basic data by hand in order to bid the project. Cons It can be time consuming to track down specific items in the data base catalog if you aren't sure how they are originally placed. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Mechanical Estimator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Feedback" 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 November 1, 2019 Customer support is excellent. I was putting is extra time on the week-end bidding and take-off of a motel last year . I had an issue with the program not working properly (not sure what happened), but put a call in early Sunday morning and had a response with-in two hours. FastEst Rep had me back up and running with-in minutes. Pros User friendly and the maneuverability thru-out the program. Cons Not able to copy a second plan. Example. (I load up the plans needed, but sometimes, I would like to be able to have a second copy of a single sheet, but not been able to do that). Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer CONSULTANT/ESTIMATOR Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "FastPIPE 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 November 1, 2019 MY OVERALL EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN VERY GOOD. THE SOFTWARE IS EASY TO LEARN AND THE SUPPORT IS FANTASTIC WHEN REQUIRED (INSTALLING ON NEW LAPTOP). Pros THE ABILITY TO IMPORT PLANS, PROCEED WITH TAKEOFF, AND OVERLAY REVISED PLANS TO SEE THE CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN MADE. THE ABILITY TO INCREASE THE PLAN SIZE IN TAKEOFF IS A GREAT ASSET AS YOU CAN PRINT THE VISIBLE PORTION ONLY IF REQUIRED. Cons I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A SEARCH BAR TO FIND PAST JOBS AND I WOULD LIKE THE JOB LIST TO BE AT THE TOP IN LIEU OF REFRESHING. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Lead Estimator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "FastPipe is a lifesaver" 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 November 1, 2019 Our company is involved in may multi-million dollar projects. Many that are not designed when we first receive the plans. FastPipe allows me to draw piping while creating an estimate and afterwards, I can print the plans with my layout to share with the owner/engineer team to indicate the extensiveness we went through to create an accurate budget. Additionally, we now don't have the need for so many people to complete the task of estimating which frees up resources for other departments Pros This software allows me to take on at a minimum twice the projects compared to taking PVF off by hand. I have used other estimating software in the past that really over complicated the process Cons Some of the takeoff button script is a little on the small side. Larger text would be helpful but its a give and take as I don't want to lose takeoff screen size for larger text Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Commercial Plumbing/HVAC Pipe manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "FAST PIPE " 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 November 6, 2019 I have been using Fast pipe for over 20 years and it allows me to estimate a job accurately and have it organized for installation. its just a very efficient way to estimate a job. Pros \-The ease of use is awesome. you can down load a set of drawings set the scale and start taking a job off very quickly. -The assembly's you can create along with the standard ones already set up make take offs very fast. -The fact that you can print the colored take off drawings and have all the systems with a different color is great to hand to the field. - Great for doing design build job estimating as you can draw the pipe as you go and have job laid out. much more accurate way to price. - Printing material list by system and or material type or by area. gives you a lot of variations to get materials ordered for the job. - they are constantly updating the software and data base to keep it current. Cons \- Really do not have any con's. As stated above they are constantly updating the software with improvements and data base. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. 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