# ProEst Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is ProEst the right Takeoff solution for you? Explore 69 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/8684/ProEst/reviews --- ProEst 3.9 (69) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/8684/ProEst/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 June 3rd, 2026 # Reviews of ProEst Ease of use 3.6 Customer Service 3.9 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews FC Fujimory C FounderInformation Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “This software save me money so much because am able to create construction estimations at ease and ones that turn out to be effective.“ August 13, 2025 CI Collins I ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The home page no longer provides complete client contact details—only project information, without people or their contact info.“ November 10, 2025 AC Abigail C CrochetApparel & Fashion, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “ProEst helps with creating quick and accurate cost estimates for projects.“ October 30, 2025 CG Cynthia G Administrative ChiefRetail, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “I had a problem when working with the layers and using some shortcuts: some of the files I tried to measure or open blurred and I lost some time waiting for it to load.“ April 21, 2025 JA Jafar A Project CoordinatorInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “ProEst has made my workflow smoother, saving time on estimates and invoices.“ December 2, 2025 BP Branislav P Production SupervisorMedical Devices, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “This can be limiting for users who need to work offline or in areas with unreliable internet access.“ October 20, 2025 FC Fujimory C FounderInformation Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “This software helps me generate reports and proposals in a simple way.“ August 13, 2025 MT Marty T VPConstruction, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Building assemblies is very limited due to variable setup.“ June 2, 2022 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 69 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use VR Verified Reviewer Manager Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good if not better than other estimating software. Much competition- But very reliable" April 9, 2018 4.0 Pros Customer service gets big marks. Once I figured out how to easily put in bids and add-ons I figured out the rest. Separating onsites and offsites is very easy Cons A bit much to figure out. Wish it were simpler. How to add field extras and designating the responsible department was not originally clear. Review Source BS Brian S. Division Manager - Special Project Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "iICON Const Procore Revirew" October 12, 2020 4.0 Overall experience - I would rate the product 8 of of 10 for user capabilities. The scheduling program lacks tremendously; the estimating and couple other modules are completely unused, otherwise very capable program for managing vendors and clients. One of the better systems I have used (JE Edwards, Sage, Premivera, ect) Pros Vendor management, budgets, change events, change management, cost integration, document management, submittal processes, RFI processes Cons 1, excessive separate modules rather than single page options as was 2017 version 2, lacks home page full client contact, lists only project info not people or their contact info 3, excessive message 404 errors and too much downtime on system 4, terrible schedule program; visually unable to have clients and vendors understand it Alternatives considered [Sage Construction Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/154874/Sage-Construction-Suite/) Reason for choosing ProEst Modules were more capable then other programs plus came with virtual training Review Source Response from Autodesk October 16, 2020 Thank you, Brian, for taking the time to review ProEst! We appreciate your feedback. SG Steve G. Sr. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "They took all the best ideas from other platforms and haven't completed the process" February 22, 2023 3.0 In comparison to the strife and anxiety that came along with using an excel spreadsheet it a very useable tool. I feel like the funding boost they've likely received to continue to develop the product should yield some great results if only to accommodate the Autodesk suite of product. Pros Their customer service has always been great, the training was very personally handled. The consistency of the estimates is a positive especially if you're doing work in a certain sector. Duplicating or modifying an estimate as is required numerous time these days takes minutes although the database is geared towards a specialty contractor who requires a large catalog of parts and pieces. Cons The report writer. As my review says they need to throw it away and start over. They need to build better standard proposal reporting in my opinion. Having to completely recreate the wheel for various proposal is laborious. There needs to be a proposal creator, check the boxes "do you want a logo box, Yes, Where? Top or Bottom. Client info, yes, etc. etc... and hide all the stuff that doesn't absolutely need to be on the page. Reason for choosing ProEst It was purchased prior to my joining my company and they needed to hire someone familiar with this type of database driven project as it was too much for the existing staff to get into. Review Source NS Nour S. CEO and design Alternative Medicine Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Best review for the best product " October 17, 2025 5.0 Overall experience is good and I loved everything about it ! Thank you very much ! Everything turned out great and extraordinary Pros I like most about pro est was that it was a very staff management and quality productive cost invoicing was also great ! Cons The least thing I liked is the pro est tools and I hope that someday I can guide them for a better con recommendation. Review Source MA Mike A. Owu Consumer Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "My Proest Review " September 7, 2025 5.0 Overall a completely great experience with proest absolutely no negative words or thoughts to say about this Pros First of all I’d like to say the customer service is top notch amazing and friendly service in a timely manner Cons I have nothing nothing negative at all to say about Proest completely great for estimating and invoicing Review Source BB Brandon B. President Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Difficult software to use and generated ZERO takeoffs for our office. We wasted nearly $6000!" June 13, 2020 2.0 If they offered a Free Trial, there is zero chance I would have purchased the software. Mid way through my ownership they rolled out the cloud based application of the software and it was garbage, lost of glitches, very slow response, etc. If they dont offer a free trial, there is no money back guarantee (not even 24 hours), etc., you should probably ask why this is their policy. Anybody can get a customer, only the best can keep them. Pros There was honestly nothing I liked. It was a very bad experience, not to mention lightened the company bank account by almost $6,000. Cons Building an assembly from scratch is so difficult that they now have someone in house that does this for their customers because its so difficult, think about that. Setting the software up on my desktops was very time consuming and took their IT guys a few attempts. Its not as simply as downloading an executable, running it, entering the serial key and off to the races. The time investment was in the hours to set up PER machine. During demo is wasnt mentioned that building assemblies required programming of formulas to build the assembly. Switched from [On-Screen Takeoff](https://www.capterra.com/p/121585/On-Screen-Takeoff/) The user interface is exponentially better, there is no building of formulas yourself to build an assembly, you are able to install the software yourself and doesn't require their IT guys hours of installing and loading up your database (a lot of wasted time here), their support hours are MUCH better/longer, there is substantial amount of training videos and support available, its MUCH more user friendly and thinks like an estimator, etc. There is no comparison....at all. OST + Quick Bid is the industry standard for a reason. Review Source SM Sandeep M. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ProEst Review" October 5, 2020 3.0 ok Pros I can keep all my quotes at one place and easy to use. Cons There are so many things to improve. They can do lot with it. I have already suggested them a lot to change. I want them to make it like excel format. Alternatives considered [QuickBooks Online Advanced](https://www.capterra.com/p/189398/QuickBooks-Online/) Reason for choosing ProEst We liked it beacause we can integrate ProEST with our accounting software Foundation. Review Source Response from Autodesk January 15, 2021 Thank you, Sandeep, for taking the time to review ProEst! We're happy to hear that you've found our platform easy to use. We understand that switching from Excel to estimating software can be an adjustment, but we hope that you've found ProEst to be a more streamlined and accurate solution for your company. JA Jafar A. Project Coordinator Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Reliable and Efficient Estimating Tool" December 2, 2025 4.0 ProEst has made my workflow smoother, saving time on estimates and invoices. The platform is secure, reliable, and backed by responsive support, making it a solid choice for managing projects and staff efficiently. Pros I really liked how ProEst makes estimate creation and quote management so straightforward. Staff management features and invoicing are also well organised. Cons Some parts of quote management could be a bit more flexible, and occasionally the estimate creation templates feel limited. Review Source DW Dushawn W. Project manager Business Supplies and Equipment Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Mistake and looking for clarification." September 3, 2025 5.0 It wasn’t a time where I felt the customer support was great and get me the answers me and my customers deserve. Pros It was a great value for the money I spent and helps with my project management skills as I continue to grow in this field. Cons That I don’t have the security I’m looking for it is the safety that I will invest my time and money into. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Estimating Project Manager Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Could be a powerful estimating tool." October 12, 2020 5.0 Pros Takeoffs Possible For Estimating before actual bids are received during budgeting. Cons Cannot overwrite the estimate with an actual number once you use the takeoff software. Review Source Response from Autodesk October 14, 2020 Thank you for taking the time to review ProEst! We appreciate your feedback. SS Steve S. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Do not purchase this system unless they fix it, it is horribly slow " July 29, 2022 2.0 The software started off ok, I liked using it but they have done something and it is the slowest estimating system I have ever used now. If you need your days to be productive and don't want to watch wheels spin while it thinks then go elsewhere for your software needs. If you want to see a video of me opening a big job and what you can expect from ProEst. E-mail me at slowsystem1@gmail.com. I would guess my video will be different then the demo they will show you. but my video is reality Pros I like the system when it works correctly. Cons It has become the slowest system that I have ever used. and the developers can't seem to figure out what's wrong I only hear we are working on it. Which doesn't help an everyday user trying to do his job Review Source TT Tyler T. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very Slow in Every Way" October 15, 2021 2.0 Pros There was very little to like about the software. Cons Very slow load times, customer support was only accessed through a ticket system with a long wait time, there where bugs that would cause takeoff quantities to be incorrect costing the company thousands of dollars. Review Source Response from Autodesk October 21, 2021 Thank you, Tyler, for sharing your feedback with us. Since ProEst is cloud-based and is accessed via browser, slow internet service is likely causing the longer load times. We release updates very often, but if you're still experiencing bugs, please reach out to your account manager with your concerns and they will be happy to assist you! DH David H. Estimator, Sales Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "I hate using this software" September 23, 2022 1.0 I absolutely hate it. It makes my job difficult and frustrating. Pros Proest ntegrates with our accounting software Cons Very poorly designed. Not user friendly. They don't seem interested in even making the most simple improvements. For example to find a customer's email address, you have to go into a completely different part of the software, then search for the customer by name, then hover over a secret invisible button to open the "contacts" window, and then you might see the customer's email address. That's just the tip of the iceberg. What else I don't like is that it doesn't integrate with other software except accounting. So we are forced to use it as a CRM. Review Source JT Jon T. Manager Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Excellent Software" February 23, 2017 4.0 I was looking for a powerful software that we could use to build a system for our estimating process. ProEst was exactly what I was looking for. We are able to build a custom database that we can use to quickly and easily estimate projects with accuracy and consistency. I am very happy with my choice. Pros Ability to create a custom database and can be used to consistently produce quick estimates. I love the onscreen take off. Cons It takes a long time to set up the database, but this is to be expected with any software. It is a lot of work up front, but then makes things more efficient on the back end. I would like to see a year off free tech support included to answer question about how to use the product. Most of it is intuitive, but there are somethings I would like to do, but it takes me a while to figure out how to do them. It would have been nice to be able to pick up the phone and quickly get answers for the first year while I learned how to use all of the features. Review Source JP Joseph P. President Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Proest" October 20, 2017 4.0 Pros Everything from start to finish can be done. A lot of different tools to use. The tech support is wonderful. Cons Was a little tough to learn. Pricing is a little expensive. Had to schedule training classes. I had to wait a few times for tech support to call me back. Review Source SW Seth W. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Very Helpful But Not Quite Perfect" February 18, 2017 4.0 I have been using ProEst for the last year and have for the most part been very happy. The customer support has been very good. I do have one complaint which may seem petty, but it is an annoyance. The program takes a while to load and is password protected. Occasionally when trying to switch between estimates or screens I inadvertently will hit the close window button which closes the program. On bad days this can really raise your blood pressure. A are you sure you would like to exit box would be very helpful. Review Source DG Dennis G. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Overwhelming at first, but worth the effort to push through." July 20, 2017 4.0 Great product. It is very overwhelming at first. However, if you push through it will be rewarding on the other side. It took me a while. I would go home frustrated and felt like we made a mistake purchasing the product. However, it eventually sunk in and now we are excited to have produced our first bid and looking forward to others. Pros The endless possibilities to produce what is needed. As I explore the product I expose new ways to obtain helpful information. Cons The product is VERY complex and takes time to understand. However, once an understanding of the product is grasped, the product becomes very helpful and decreases the time needed for an accurate bid. Review Source TH Tucker H. Estimator Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Pro Est " June 16, 2017 5.0 I've really enjoyed getting to know the software and putting it to use for my every day estimating operations. Pros They have thought of everything. Every line item you can think of is included, and they can all be altered to align perfectly with your business. Customer service has been excellent as well. Cons You must receive training before being able to utilize all of the functions of the software. It can be rather difficult to use unless someone shows you first hand. Review Source JH Justin H. President Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Pro Est Estimating Software is a good deal for the money" May 28, 2015 4.5 Pros Excellent customer service. In the rare events when we have questions or issues, customer service usually returns calls within 1 hour. Cons Easy on screen take off. Unit prices are fairly reliable and based on RS Means data. Review Source GR Gregory R. President Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "ProEst gets the job done!" July 16, 2016 5.0 Pros What I like about ProEst the most is how user-friendly the software is. I also like that the software is integrated with onscreen digital take off, and that it integrates directly to your estimate take off sheet all in the same software program. They also have good customer support. Cons What I don't like is that you have to pay for training. You also have to pay for custom reports. In the long run the training pays off, and if the custom report saves you time and/or money than they pay off as well. Review Source MV Milan V. Used the software for: ### "" August 13, 2013 5.0 I've have implemented this software in the residential home building industry. By estimating the budgets for newly designed product, it has literally saved the company hundreds of thousands of dollars. The estimates proved to be so accurate, we used the numbers from the trade budgets (42 trades) to negotiate contracts in our procurement process. The trade budgets generated provided final sales pricing with gross profit margins to our exact expectations. It all about how you set-up the software. Review Source CP Colby P. Design Used the software for: ### "ProEst rating " September 18, 2014 4.0 Pros I like how fast I can take off a job. Cons I wish there was a pan feature. I have to zoom in and out of the drawing. Review Source GR Grant R. Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Did not perform they way it was sold to us" February 4, 2017 3.0 We wanted an estimating software that would be for a general contractor and therefore not so detailed. We also needed it to function with our virtual server. the sales people said it could accomplish all of these goals only to find out once we purchased it and started training that it did not do any of these things. We canceled our order after 2 weeks and they would not refund any of our fees. Review Source FC Fujimory C. Founder Information Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Love Dealing With Pro's" August 13, 2025 5.0 ProEst is changing how things used to run in construction estimations by introducing morden solutions that help save money and help send on the necessary equipments unlike in the past where money would get lost often or stolen by contractors who used to lie all the time. Pros As the name suggests ProEst are Pro's in there field of work, making my tasks easy and simple for me. This software save me money so much because am able to create construction estimations at ease and ones that turn out to be effective. They have a friendly and helpful customer support team. This software helps me generate reports and proposals in a simple way. Cons I definitely don't have anything to dislike with ProEst but to give them love for always making my stay with them lovely. Review Source VC Valerie C. Storyteller Publishing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Love I Have For ProEst " September 1, 2025 5.0 Overall Its biggest strength is the tight integration between digital takeoff and cost estimation. Changes in quantities automatically update the estimate, drastically reducing errors and manual re-entry. Pros Easily generates polished, detailed bid proposals and reports that helps me to win more work. It is easy to use this platform. ProEst is good for project management. Cons There nothing that has a problem with this platform and i don't agree with those who have issues with ProEst. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Quoting](https://www.capterra.com/quoting-software/)[Takeoff](https://www.capterra.com/takeoff-software/)[Subcontractor](https://www.capterra.com/subcontractor-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.