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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 2 - Reviews of ProEst

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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.

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NK

Navpreet K.  
Team Leader  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "User friendly"

November 15, 2025

5.0

Overall, ProEst is a solid and efficient choice for construction estimating. It improves accuracy, boosts productivity, and supports better collaboration within a team. While there are small areas that could be improved, its strengths make it a valuable tool for companies looking to modernize their estimating process.

Pros

ProEst’s interface is straightforward, making it simple to create estimates quickly without feeling overwhelmed. The ability to store past estimates and use templates also saves a lot of time. The reporting features are clear and help present professional-looking proposals to clients.

Cons

Some features can feel limited unless you are on a higher-tier plan. There can also be a slight learning curve when setting up advanced functions or customizations. Occasional slow loading times may happen when working with large estimates.

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AW

Artisha W.  
Representative  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Proest review"

December 18, 2025

5.0

Comprehensive field and project management software that delivers a broad, deep and connected set of tools for builders.

Pros

Powerful cloud-based construction estimating software. ProEst combines cost estimating, digital takeoffs and bid day analysis in a single solution. I absolutely love it.

Cons

I really don’t have any complaints. So far I can take care of all my needs when it comes to the building, Docs, and model management etc….

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CI

Collins I.  
Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "iICON Construction Procore Review"

November 10, 2025

5.0

Overall experience – I’d rate this product 8 out of 10 for user functionality. The scheduling module is quite limited, and the estimating and a few other modules remain unused. However, it’s a very capable system for managing vendors and clients and stands out as one of the better platforms I’ve used (including JD Edwards, Sage, Primavera, etc.).

Pros

Vendor management, budgets, change events, change management, cost integration, document management, submittal processes, RFI processes

Cons

1\. Too many separate modules instead of the single-page layout available in the 2017 version. 2. The home page no longer provides complete client contact details—only project information, without people or their contact info. 3. Frequent 404 error messages and excessive system downtime. 4. Poor scheduling program; its layout is confusing and difficult for clients and vendors to understand.

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BP

Branislav P.  
Production Supervisor  
Medical Devices  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "ProEst is the best"

October 20, 2025

5.0

Cloud-Based Accessibility: Being fully cloud-based, ProEst alloes me to access and update estimates from anywhere, I could facilitate remote work and collaboration. ProEst's is integrated with accounting systems, it enhanced workflow efficiency overall.

Pros

It is cloudbased accessibility, iser friendly interface with customisable cost database. It is allowing users to measure blueprints on-screen and automatically reflect quantities in cost estimates.

Cons

ProEst is exclusively cloud-based, meaning it requires a stable internet connection to function. This can be limiting for users who need to work offline or in areas with unreliable internet access.

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CG

Cynthia G.  
Administrative Chief  
Retail  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Ensure reliability and uniformity in regards to bidding system"

April 21, 2025

4.0

Pros

I found one advantage of ProEst to be that it links digital takeoffs to the estimating feature. I can also measure blueprints on screen and see the respective quantities reflected on my cost estimate even as the auto calculation feature spares me the cumbersome movement between tools.

Cons

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. They impacted me while working with larger blueprint files which contain multiple trade layers.

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IT

Isaiah T.  
Designer  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great Potential "

June 4, 2025

3.0

ProEst has a lot of promise, and for large companies with time to properly train staff and set everything up, it could be a powerhouse. But if you’re a smaller shop or not tech-savvy, you might find yourself stuck more often than you’d like.

Pros

When it works, it’s extremely detailed and accurate. You can build complex bids with layers of customization.

Cons

If you’re not already experienced with estimating platforms, this one can be a tough climb. Not super beginner-friendly.

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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

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CE

Corinna E.  
Controller  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "ProEst 2025"

April 17, 2025

4.0

My personal experience is in pulling job cost information from ProEst into our Accounting software.

Pros

The ease at which you can work the same job throughout the whole system without having to pick the job at each stop.

Cons

The initial set up with our lumber inventory was/is cumbersome.

Switched from

[Sage 100](https://www.capterra.com/p/227232/Sage-100cloud/)

Unknown, I was not here at that time....

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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.

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LM

Lee M.  
Admin Officer  
Building Materials  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "ProEst full service software"

January 16, 2025

5.0

If you're looking for a full service estimating software ProEst is definitely one of the better ones.

Pros

Of all the full service estimating software I've used its by far the best. It is easy to manage the database and the takeoff portion works really well too. It's also cloud based which is really nice.

Cons

The only problem I had really was a common flaw with estimating software in that it can be pretty rigid when i comes to viewing the data set.

Review Source

Jon S.  
Preconstruction Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "ProEst is a Pro Software"

November 19, 2021

5.0

Pros

The most impactful features in ProEst are the formula variables and algorithmic equations you can used to rate your own assemblies. This allows the user to essentially create their own take off software within ProEst. Customization is amazing!

Cons

ProEst is cloud based. This means you can not use the program while offline; this may not be a problem to most people, however if you do not have internet or would like to work without an internet - you cant.

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JJ

Jessica J.  
Office Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Unprofessional Workmanship "

October 2, 2020

1.0

Very disappointed with our experience and will not refer any business associates. We will not be renewing our subscription.

Pros

We have been client for 10+ years. Today, we had a scheduled zoom meeting with \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] and while I was trying to get my audio to work, he stated "She isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer!" The unprofessionalism and lack of respect from a man to a woman is unfathomable. This world is ugly right now and people like him continue to make it ugly. I will not tolerate disrespect in the work field, I am a professional and expect to be treated as one.

Cons

There has been many glitches through the portal since we switched to the new iCloud system. We've been patient and kind. We are no longer able to populate the proposal to send to our clients who are expecting their bid today.

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PB

Paul B.  
Project Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "View on PROEST"

November 23, 2020

3.0

Its easy to use but, the team has to improve lot of things to this software like it should work like Microsoft Excel

Pros

Its easy to use estimating software and saves our time in creating a price proposal to several customers of our company and easily keep track those at one place.

Cons

Its not compatible with accounting software and everyday you will find some problem with print, page setup and adding line items to the proposal.

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Response from Autodesk

January 15, 2021

Thank you, Paul, for taking the time to write a review. We're happy to hear our platform has saved you time on your estimates! If you're still experiencing issues integrating with your accounting software, please reach out to our support team (https://proest.com/submit-a-support-case/) or your account manager for assistance! ProEst integrates with various accounting software, including Foundation, Acumatica, and Quickbooks, and our team should be able to help you find a solution to your problem.

KK

Kirk K.  
Projectc Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Ok but not great."

October 7, 2020

3.0

So so.

Pros

Nothing stands out. The desktop version seemed more complete while the cloud based seems like it was rushed out, missing key features that the desktop version had. Disappointed.

Cons

Clunky, poor flow of program through estimates, reports etc. No material cost table like the desktop which is a major con. Submitted requests, never hear back from support. No updating option when exporting to accounting, a feature that was part of the desktop version.

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Response from Autodesk

January 15, 2021

Hi Kirk, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about ProEst. We're sorry to hear that you've missed some of the old features from before ProEst switched to the Cloud. We hope that our many product updates over the last several months have resolved some of your issues. We're constantly rolling out new features, but if you're still experiencing problems, please reach out to your account manager and they'll be happy to assist you.

AM

Angela M.  
Project Coordinator  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "ProEst Rating"

October 20, 2020

3.0

This is a friendly software for estimation purpose but, they have to improve a lot and make it use like excel.

Pros

Proest has a inbuilt database and also you can create your own database so that you can use this again and again for your estimation in one click. This software is very friendly and easy to use.

Cons

Adding of line items is not possible between two line items. You have to start over if you want to add between lines . It not very much compatible with integrating accounting software like Foundation.

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Response from Autodesk

January 15, 2021

Hi Angela, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback! We're glad to hear that you've found ProEst to be user-friendly. If you're still experiencing trouble integrating with Foundation, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team (https://proest.com/submit-a-support-case/) or your account manager.

KB

Km B.  
Chief Estimator  
Construction  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Not for GCs"

June 6, 2022

2.0

We wasted $15k on a product not ready for market. It's easy to surmise why they don't let you try the software before purchasing.

Pros

It is cloud based and the sales team did a good job

Cons

Overall, it is very clunky. Formulas can't use text like Excel. Numbers in estimating spreadsheet are locked to the take-off. Changing them is a multi-step process. Difficult when bid hour is approaching. Bid Day was one of the features that pushed us toward ProEst. In our first training we were told it didn't work, but updates are coming. It's been a year, no updates. The list goes on....

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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

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MT

Marty T.  
VP  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Proest review"

June 2, 2022

4.0

Pros

Implementation and training can quickly be done.

Cons

Building assemblies is very limited due to variable setup.

Alternatives considered

[DESTINI Estimator](https://www.capterra.com/p/161842/DESTINI-Estimator/)

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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.

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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!

JE

Jason E.  
Project Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "ProEst Analysis"

October 30, 2020

3.0

Its easy to use but, they have to update lot of things make it use friendly.

Pros

We can create all our proposal or quotes at one place. Easy to use.

Cons

Difficult to edit or insert line items with the created proposal. Lot of work to add Client inforamation. Print page setup is not easy.

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Response from Autodesk

January 15, 2021

Jason, we appreciate your feedback! We're happy to hear that ProEst has been a user-friendly solution for your estimating. We hope that recent product updates, such as the introduction of our CRM feature, have helped to make it even easier to use. If you're still experiencing difficulties, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team at https://proest.com/submit-a-support-case/

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.

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LE

LEANDREW E.  
Estimtor  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Daily User"

January 11, 2021

4.0

Pros

Proposal Writting is made easy and summary reports.

Cons

Learning curve when first using this software. some features from ProEst did not transfer to the cloud version.

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Response from Autodesk

January 24, 2021

Thanks, LeAndrew, for taking the time to share your thoughts with us! We're happy to hear that ProEst has made proposal writing and reporting easy.

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.

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IB

Israel B.  
Project Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "ProEst Review"

November 17, 2016

4.0

My company has recently purchased the Enterprise Version of ProEst. We have only started learning the system but have so far been very impressed with the functionality, ease of use and product value. The ability to do digital takeoff straight from the program, as well as the flexibility to edit / modify just about every piece of information on the system gives it an advantage to other programs i have used.

Pros

This is by far the easiest estimating program i have used thus far. Other pros include - Flexibility to edit almost everything; the large cache of report templates; the large database and pre-built assemblies; the built in digital takeoff; the bid day summary to use for sub-contractor bid tabulation

Cons

The preset costs are very generic (i.e. labor costs) - for large projects with heavy labor, this could throw off the labor estimate. In addition, the digital takeoff module, albeit very handy, is somewhat limited. It would be nice to have more flexibility to manually manipulate takeoffs, even after associating it with a digital takeoff. It would also be nice to be able to switch between different forms of measurement, right now you are only limited to the unit of measure determined by the line item for which you are taking off.

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