# WinEx Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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WinEx

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Last updated February 12th, 2026

# Reviews of WinEx

Ease of use

4.3

Customer Service

4.8

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

HL

Haeley L

EstimatorConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“This software allows for personal customization while providing various functions that guarantee precise calculations.“

December 10, 2024

GP

Grat P

Senior Project EstimatorConstruction, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“It is not intuitive and difficult to understand.“

July 9, 2021

KK

Keith K

Operations ManagerConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“The software is dynamic in its abilities and has saved our company an immense amount of time on bid work.“

January 3, 2025

GP

Grat P

Senior Project EstimatorConstruction, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“It is not user friendly at all.“

July 9, 2021

HL

Haeley L

EstimatorConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“As someone who has spent almost a decade in the service industry, I have never interacted with a team that communicates with each other so effectively while aiding customers.“

December 10, 2024

KK

Keith K

Operations ManagerConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“The user friendly interface and the helpfulness of the support staff made learning the software a lot less daunting than I ever dreamed it would be.“

January 3, 2025

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CH

Chris H.  
Estimator/Project Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "WinEx Review"

January 24, 2022

5.0

The program is efficient in calculating volume of dirt required on the road construction projects that we are constantly estimating for projects, and it's ease of use makes it user-friendly.

Pros

The ease at which it allows you to integrate your construction plans with the program and adjust the resolution of the imported plans.

Cons

I wish there was a "snap to" feature that would allow the user to pick major elevation stations with their intersection with the 10-foot stations...

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TH

Travis H.  
Owner  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "WinEx Grade"

August 7, 2019

5.0

My overall experience has been great. The software has allowed us to land more jobs, eliminate mistakes, and grow our profit margins.

Pros

The Support provided by the software engineers

Cons

The time zone difference of main office.

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BM

Brian M.  
  
Construction  
Used the software for:

### "H & H General Excavating"

August 5, 2014

3.0

Pros

I like the detail of the reports.

Cons

You have to update it yourself, and there seem to be too many hidden functions. We are never made aware of any improvements.

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MC

Matt C.  
APM  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Worth it once you get past the learning curve"

March 21, 2022

5.0

I experienced a heavy learning curve with this software, however, the customer support has been excellent and they really know their product and want to help others understand it as well

Pros

Once all the data is input successfully, the reporting that the program will give you is very thorough and detailed.

Cons

Not enough online resources if you have a question about how to do something, you will likely always have to call their customer support line

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RB

Rick B.  
Owner  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "WinEx is an great program for earthwork contractors"

December 16, 2023

5.0

It is a great investment and I think it is one of the best.

Pros

The cost compared to other similar programs

Cons

The graphics in the 3D view could be a little more robust The way you do vectozrizing of plans

Reason for choosing WinEx

I felt that I was getting a more superior product for a little more money.

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kR

kirby R.  
Project manager/Superintendent  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Good product with no regrets "

April 17, 2018

5.0

Pros

As a field guy coming into the estimating world and having minimal computer knowledge this was the easiest program to learn and become efficient with as we tried a few of the other top systems. Technical support is outstanding.

Cons

I really have no negative comments to offer. I guess the only thing I could say is the fact of needing a 'key' to run the program can be a pain as far as using it at the office and home and a second key is a little pricey for the added convenience.

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MT

Mark T.  
Operations Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "RocTek customer service "

February 10, 2021

5.0

Pros

The software is easy to use and the customer service is really good!

Cons

Having to down-save files due to Civil 3D issues!

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SS

Shauna S.  
Owner  
Construction  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "One Of The Best Takeoff Software Programs"

February 12, 2021

5.0

Using WinEx has been outstanding for my company.

Pros

It's easy to use but if you do run into problems you can reach a rep almost immediately for help and their explanations are easily understood (especially \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\]).

Cons

Not applicable, I like everything. \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] is an asset to WinEx.

Reason for choosing WinEx

Their customer service goes beyond what anyone else could ever offer (\[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\]).

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AW

Andrew W.  
  
Construction  
Used the software for:

### "3+ years experience with this program"

December 16, 2013

4.5

Pros

Software is easy to use making civil and utility takeoffs quick and accurate. The vendor is always there to help through any issues or confusion that you may encounter. Once grade lines are inputed, it is easy to make adjustments to get the most accurate takeoff. The shadings and maps are great for understanding the overall scope of the project that is being taken off as well as a great check and balance for the quantity computed. The program has great resources to aid in evaluating the overall scope of whatever project is being taken off.

Cons

I would say the part that I like the least is the lack of ability to import 3D CAD surfaces. Also, I wish there was an easy way to determine structure excavations and backfill. There is a way to manipulate it to get the answer needed, but it takes time, and if the region of interest boundaries are not right around the structure of interest it does not accurately calculate the quantity. I wish you could trace the structure, enter the bottom elevation and excavation slope, and get an answer without having the region of interest boundary where you may think the excavation will stop.

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LM

Louis M.  
Superintendent  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Simplicity of use"

January 6, 2022

4.0

Time saver for completing takeoffs

Pros

Accuracy, and easy to download and get started quickley

Cons

Library expansion of materials would be helpful

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SR

Steve R.  
Chief Estimator  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "WinEx"

October 15, 2021

4.0

We do not do dirt moving takeoffs on a daily basis. WinEx has the ease of use that fits our intermittent requirements, but still delivers all the information that we need. It has served us well.

Pros

The product is relatively easy to use. You can not use it for a period of time and get back into using it fairly quickly. The product support is excellent.

Cons

There is nothing I really dislike about the product.

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SJ

Scott J.  
PM/Estimator  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Roctek Review"

June 26, 2017

4.0

Customer support is tops! I like the program and I wanted to be successful at using it, but we went back to Agtek.

Pros

Many nice features and simplistic approach. Customer support was awesome-- yet that is kind of the problem-- I spent too much time with them because the program logic was difficult to follow.

Cons

Snap function is horrible. Input of data lines and contours is confusing. Importing drawings is cumbersome. Inability to input annotated lines. Cut-Fill graphics are primitive. Output file summary is displayed with odd logic and on too many sheets. Training videos outdated.

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PR

Patrick R.  
Project Manager/Estimator  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Tech support, use it."

November 4, 2016

5.0

This product is great, I've used it to takeoff a hand full of projects already (one massive project) and haven't been using it too long. Without any formal training, I feel confident doing earthwork takeoff and that I will learn the other features of this program. When I ran into problems their tech support resolved my issue and talked me through everything, making sure I understood what was going on and not just fixing it for me and sending me on my way.

Pros

User friendly interface Program functions make sense and are easy to learn, very straight forward Line tracker is great for when importing certain line work isn't possible Tech support is great, they even called to check up on me a few days after I called for support while doing takeoff on a large project to make sure everything was going smoothly No pressure sales pitch, they let the product do the selling. They even gave me an extension to use the trial software to finish a takeoff

Cons

Have not found any yet.

Review Source

VP

Vincent P.  
President  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Exceptional "

November 2, 2022

5.0

We are extremely satisfied with this product. The people we work with are absolutely amazed in how it works and the accuracy. The staff goes above and beyond to be helpful.

Pros

As a small company this software has allowed me to bid jobs with bigger companies.

Cons

We do not bid too many jobs and the software is so advanced we need to refresh more often. Although it’s considered a con we call in to get help and get our jobs done.

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CT

Chris T.  
Sole Proprietor  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "WinEx Grade "

December 16, 2016

5.0

WinEx Grade is user friendly. I like the on-screen takeoff and being able to download plans to the program without having a hard copy set of plans. The saves time which is very valuable for me and the program is very accurate. The team at Roctek has been great with their support, friendly to work with, and always eager to help. I have estimated for 31 years and have tried several different takeoff systems. For the money, WinEx grade is the best.

Pros

The onscreen takeoff. The ability to use vector files. You get a lot for your money with this program.

Cons

None

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JM

Jerry M.  
  
Construction  
Used the software for:

### "WinEX: A fine product that could use a bit more customizable features"

July 21, 2014

4.5

Pros

The help desk is quite good. The online tutorials are not as well-thought-out, yet when viewing these and asking additional questions from the support center, an answer can be obtained to any questions you have.

Cons

Customization could easily be a future add-in. Dimensioning areas of the plan would be beneficial. Part of the feature is already available. Overall, there are no areas that I like least of all, but improvements can certainly be made. Ready access to the database, to review the information this program is basing its calculations on, would be most welcome.

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RG

ROBERT G.  
Owner  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great customer service!!"

November 3, 2016

5.0

I like the fact that I can call and they are always willing to help me with any problem that I have and can appreciate their knowledge and patience whenever I have a question.

Pros

Its fast and for the most part easy to use. It takes some time for me to learn how to use being that I am not that computer savvy. I do love the product and think it is the best out there for what I do.

Review Source

ST

Steven T.  
Owner  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Roctek Review"

November 10, 2020

5.0

I have about 12 projects with this software now. Took a few project to get the hang of the features the programming is able to produce.

Pros

Time this software saves with calculating cut/fills, Reporting off the take off, drawings you produce from your take off to review your work, entering in data, customer support.

Cons

No cons at this time. Need More time with the software.

Reason for choosing WinEx

This software was recommended.

Review Source

JA

James A.  
Estimator  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "WINEX MASTER"

February 10, 2017

4.0

Been using WinEx Master for about 10 years conducting earthwork and trenching takeoffs.

Pros

Customer Support is Great! Reports are good.

Cons

Software interface and graphics are dated. Need major update. Maintenance costs are midrange compared to others.

Review Source

CM

Chad M.  
  
Utilities  
Used the software for:

### "RocTek is great"

December 26, 2013

4.5

Pros

I love the customer service and the constant updates that continually improve the product. It's very easy to use and has excellent graphics to check your work.

Cons

There's no instruction manual with the program. There is no really good help function, so you must call the tech support line if there is a user question.

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JT

Jeff T.  
  
Construction  
Used the software for:

### "User-friendly and very flexible with excellent reports"

July 17, 2014

5.0

Pros

The vendor responds immediately to any questions or concerns and is very helpful in solving takeoff questions. The product is easy to use and provides accurate reports.

Cons

I have no negative comments. This software meets our needs as a general contractor.

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KM

Kathleen M.  
  
Construction  
Used the software for:

### "WinEx GRADE"

December 16, 2013

5.0

Pros

It's a very straightforward program to use. Great customer service, staff are easy to reach and very knowledgeable.

Cons

We would love to see more tutorials on YouTube to walk us through all of its features.

Review Source

TW

Tracy W.  
  
Construction  
Used the software for:

### "Good product"

June 12, 2014

4.0

Pros

The customer service is amazing! The software is also easy to use on a basic level.

Cons

Sometimes, it's difficult to figure out how to do specific tasks.

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CW

Chris W.  
Analyst  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Simple to navigate"

May 15, 2018

5.0

Solid program, would endorse.

Pros

The overlying best part about using WinEx is that I was immediately a pro. Very easy program to navigate

Cons

Not super easy to get a hold of customer support but I only needed to ask a question once throughout the first week of using this program.

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KK

Keith K.  
Operations Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A Helpful Product and Team"

January 3, 2025

5.0

Amazing customer support and feedback. From training calls to job checks, the support team is always willing to help. The software is dynamic in its abilities and has saved our company an immense amount of time on bid work.

Pros

The user friendly interface and the helpfulness of the support staff made learning the software a lot less daunting than I ever dreamed it would be.

Cons

Install on the computer that I was using was a bit time consuming. Luckily, the support team helped me resolve my issues.

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