# Construction Estimating Software Pricing Report | Capterra | Capterra > Check out construction estimating software pricing details and compare the top-rated tools to choose the one that best meets your business needs. Source: https://www.capterra.com/resources/construction-estimating-software-pricing-report --- Construction EstimatingConstruction # Capterra Value Report: A Price Comparison Guide for Construction Estimating Software Written by: Akriti Sharma Akriti SharmaAuthor Experience I am a writer at Capterra, where since April 2023, I have been delivering expert insights to empower small businesses in selecting the best softwa... [See bio & all articles](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/akriti-sharma/) Published June 6, 2024 10 min read Table of Contents - [Construction estimating software with the highest ratings](#construction-estimating-software-with-the-highest-value-for-money-and-functionality-ratings) - [Price comparison for top-rated software](#price-comparison-for-top-rated-construction-estimating-software) - [Construction estimating software pricing models and costs](#construction-estimating-software-pricing-models-and-related-costs) ## Compare pricing for top construction estimating software with the highest ratings. We hear from software buyers time and time again that price and functionality are two of their top considerations when investing in construction estimating software. Budget is a constraint for most businesses, but affordability alone doesn't make a product valuable—it must also offer the required functionality.  [Construction estimating software](https://www.capterra.com/construction-estimating-software/) helps businesses calculate costs for materials, machinery, and labor. It relies on a central pricing database to project total costs, considering factors like location, wages, and material expenses. Estimates can be adjusted for changes in project scope or timeline. Construction estimating software pricing can range from $30 to over $790 per month. Read the [buyers guide](https://www.capterra.com/construction-estimating-software/#buyers-guide-content) to further understand the benefits of the software, considerations when buying the software, and more. In this report, we’ve ranked the top construction estimating software products based on user reviews: those with the highest ratings for both value for money and functionality. We’ve also included the starting price and functionality details for each product. ## Construction estimating software with the highest value for money and functionality ratings The graph below shows construction estimating tools that offer the best value for money and functionality according to user ratings. Products are arranged in increasing order of their value-for-money ratings (bottom to top) and functionality ratings (left to right). **_Note_**_: While products in the top-right zone of the graph rank higher in terms of both functionality and value-for-money ratings, all products in this graph are top-rated._ ## Price comparison for top-rated construction estimating software The cost of construction estimating software may vary based on the number of users, features, or other factors. Comparing functionality and pricing for multiple products can be a time-consuming task. That’s why we’ve created a table to highlight how different construction estimating tools stack up against each other in terms of starting prices, free trials, and freemium versions, allowing you to compare these products side by side. **From the products mapped on the scatter plot above, only those with publicly available pricing information on vendor websites are listed in the price comparison table below. They are arranged in decreasing order of their combined ratings—value for money plus functionality.** _We selected products for this article based on their average ratings between May 2022 - May 2024, which may differ from their current overall average ratings._ ## 1\. [Premier Construction Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/133101/Premier/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Overall rating 4.8 #### Value-for-money rating 4.9 #### Functionality rating 4.8 #### Device Compatibilty - **Starting price:** $349 per user, per month (billed annually) - **Features available at starting price:** The starter pack provides accurate project cost forecasting and budget control, monthly variance review, tracking anticipated costs, generating subcontract and PO (Purchase Order) agreements, capturing signatures via email, ensuring compliance, simplifying pay applications, automating AP invoice approval management. - **Cost to upgrade:** $299 per user, per month (billed annually) - **Features available in advanced versions:** In addition to the starter plan’s features, the advanced version starts at $25,000 implementation fee and includes project management features like tracking projects by CSI divisions, cost types, phases, building etc. ## 2\. [JobTread](https://www.capterra.com/p/218503/JobTread/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Overall rating 4.9 #### Value-for-money rating 4.9 #### Functionality rating 4.7 #### Device Compatibilty - **Starting price:** $159 per user, per month (billed annually) - **Features available at starting price:** The starter plan includes features that generate price estimates as per the users budget. Streamline your material takeoff and project planning with formulas and parameters. It enables automatic calculation of sales prices from budgeted costs, including target profit margins. Additionally, it can create, send, and collect bid requests from vendors for accurate job cost budgeting. - **Cost to upgrade:** $175 per user, per month (billed annually) - **Features available in advanced versions:** Advanced versions offer the same features as the starter plan but allow businesses to accommodate more user seats. ## 3\. [ConstructionOnline](https://www.capterra.com/p/160201/ConstructionOnline/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Overall rating 4.7 #### Value-for-money rating 4.6 #### Functionality rating 4.5 #### Device Compatibilty - **Starting price:** $390 per month (billed annually) - **Features available at starting price:** The software includes project estimating, costbooks and items database, client selections, proposals and contracts, document and photo management, construction calendars, to-do lists, messaging and Envoy™ chat, and CRM and sales tools. - **Cost to upgrade:** $780 per month (billed annually) - **Features available in advanced versions:** The software facilitates project permit creation and tracking, automatic expiration reminders, secure documentation storage, management of change order contracts and proposals, online signature capability, document management, RFI (Requests for Information) tracking, and inbound email storage. ## 4\. [Bluebeam Revu](https://www.capterra.com/p/121586/Bluebeam-PDF-Revu/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Overall rating 4.7 #### Value-for-money rating 4.4 #### Functionality rating 4.7 #### Device Compatibilty - **Starting price:** $240 per user, per month (billed annually) - **Features available at starting price:** The starter pack allows PDF creation, viewing, editing, and markups, along with measurement of length and area (excluding perimeter), participation in Studio collaborations, and viewing project drawings on web or mobile platforms. - **Cost to upgrade:** $300 per user, per month (billed annually) - **Features available in advanced versions:** In addition to the starter plan features, advanced versions include markup tools for both 2D and 3D PDFs, measurement capabilities for perimeters, counts, angles, and volume, as well as features for overlaying and batch comparing drawings. Users can also initiate and oversee Studio collaborations, utilize CAD plug-ins and workflows, manage punch items, RFIs, and submittals remotely, and enhance drawings with maps and GPS functionalities on web and mobile platforms. ## 5\. [Groundplan](https://www.capterra.com/p/154585/Groundplan/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Overall rating 4.7 #### Value-for-money rating 4.5 #### Functionality rating 4.6 #### Device Compatibilty - **Starting price:** $62.5 per month (billed annually) - **Features available at starting price:** The starter plan lets users create formulas, visualize material and cost totals, and export estimates. It also allows users to break down measurement, item quantity, and price totals for comprehensive project insight.  - **Cost to upgrade:** Only a single plan is available. - **Features available in advanced versions:** In addition to the base features, users can access unlimited projects and plans as well as free training and support. The package also offers pay-as-you-go flexibility without any contracts. ## 6\. [Buildpartner](https://www.capterra.com/p/249001/Buildpartner/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Overall rating 4.6 #### Value-for-money rating 4.6 #### Functionality rating 4.5 #### Device Compatibilty - **Starting price:** $30\* per month (billed monthly) - **Features available at starting price**: The starter plan offers cost planning, scheduling, valuations, and reporting capabilities. Users can create cost plans and timelines, export them in Excel, PDF, or Word formats, schedule tasks with associated prices, compare quotes, manage up to five projects per month, access one auto take-off project per subscription, and invite team members (up to one member per project). - **Cost to upgrade:** $59\* per month (billed monthly) - **Features available in advanced versions:** Upgrade plans provide a personalized database of rates, supports up to 10 projects per month, allows for team member invitations (up to two members per project), offers two auto take-off projects per subscription, and grants access to manual quantity surveying services. _\*Converted from GBP to USD on May 23, 2024, using www.xe.com_ ## 7\. [Contractor Foreman](https://www.capterra.com/p/166113/Contractor-Foreman/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Overall rating 4.4 #### Value-for-money rating 4.6 #### Functionality rating 4.3 #### Device Compatibilty - **Starting price:** $49 per month (billed annually) - **Features available at starting price**: The starter plan has features like project management, expenditure tracking, and accounts receivable management to ensure streamlined operations. It offers stock reports for easy data export and analysis, as well as fast estimates with electronic signature capabilities. Additionally, users can collect payments online or in person for efficient transaction handling. - **Cost to upgrade:** $79 per month (billed annually) - **Features available in advanced versions:** In addition to the starter plan’s features, advanced versions can facilitate bill tracking for accurate project cost management, bid management, and integration of building inspection with permits or internal quality control processes. It also includes tools for managing project details such as terms, conditions, and scopes of work. ## 8\. [Buildxact](https://www.capterra.com/p/173135/buildXACT/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Overall rating 4.5 #### Value-for-money rating 4.5 #### Functionality rating 4.2 #### Device Compatibilty - **Starting price:** $133 per user, per month (billed annually) - **Features available at starting price**: The starter package offers free training and support, digital takeoff capabilities, simple and fast estimating features, a customizable quote builder, and a pricing assistant powered by 1build. - **Cost to upgrade:** $222 for two users per month (billed annually) - **Features available in advanced versions:** In addition to the starter package, the advanced version offers job management tools, GANTT charts for project scheduling, features for generating purchase orders and managing change orders, dealer connections for procurement, accounting and app integrations, flexible invoicing options, a client portal, and the Buildxact Onsite Mobile App. ## 9\. [STACK](https://www.capterra.com/p/147181/STACK-Takeoff/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Overall rating 4.5 #### Value-for-money rating 4.3 #### Functionality rating 4.3 #### Device Compatibilty - **Starting price:** $158 per user, per month (billed annually) - **Features available at starting price**: The starter plan allows users to perform quantity, labor, and material takeoffs, create flexible estimates and proposals, manage an unlimited number of plans and projects, and integrate cost data seamlessly. - **Cost to upgrade:** Only a single pricing is available for takeoff and estimating. - **Features available in advanced versions:** The software provides dedicated tools for various measurements including area, linear, arc, pitched, counts, and volume. Users can save time through powerful automation features such as Autoname, Auto Count, and hyperlinking. Additionally, a template library is available to store takeoff templates for quick application to new projects. Users can also create up to 10 custom labels to aid in grouping, filtering, and organizing takeoffs. ## 10\. [Archdesk](https://www.capterra.com/p/159905/Archdesk/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Overall rating 4.5 #### Value-for-money rating 4.1 #### Functionality rating 4.1 #### Device Compatibilty - **Starting price:** $790 per month (billed annually) - **Features available at starting price**: The starter plan includes features for estimating, scheduling, document management (DMS), handling RFIs, maintaining a risk register, managing payments, invoicing, credit notes, generating standard accounting reports, managing POs and contracts, vendor management, and conducting valuations. - **Cost to upgrade:** Only a single pricing plan is available. - **Features available in advanced versions:** Advanced versions offer unlimited customizable workflow management, tender management capabilities, handling of RFQs (Requests for Quotation) and RFPs (Requests for Proposal), online and on-site training options, and configuration tailored to specific business cases and processes. ## 11\. [Houzz Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/199689/Houzz-Pro/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Overall rating 4.3 #### Value-for-money rating 4.0 #### Functionality rating 4.1 #### Device Compatibilty - **Starting price:** $129 per user, per month (billed monthly) - **Features available at starting price**: The starter plan allows users to measure and markup plans on screen with accuracy and speed, calculate lengths, areas, and item counts quickly, and convert takeoffs into estimates. It also offers features such as proposal creation, invoicing, online payments and project schedule creation. - **Cost to upgrade:** $199 per user, per month (billed monthly) - **Features available in advanced versions:** Advanced versions of the inventory software offer solutions like time tracking, purchase order management, expense tracking, photorealistic renders, subcontractor management, role-based team member assignments, customer support via email and phone and onboarding support from experts. ## 12\. [Buildertrend](https://www.capterra.com/p/70092/Buildertrend/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Overall rating 4.1 #### Value-for-money rating 3.6 #### Functionality rating 3.9 #### Device Compatibilty - **Starting price:** $199 per month (billed monthly) - **Features available at starting price**: The starter plan provides unlimited access to manage projects, document management, and sales management. Users can create invoices, project schedules, manage to-do lists, access a customer portal, and create proposals. - **Cost to upgrade:** $499 per month (billed monthly) - **Features available in advanced versions:** The software offers advanced estimating, change order management, takeoff functionality, financial management, selections management, warranty tracking, report generation, and request for information handling. Check out [Capterra Shortlist for construction estimating software](https://www.capterra.com/construction-estimating-software/shortlist/) to view the highest-rated and most popular products. ## Construction estimating software pricing models and related costs Understand the common pricing models: - **Perpetual license:** You pay an upfront sum for a license to own the construction estimating system and use it in perpetuity. This is a traditional model and is most common with on-premise applications. - **Subscription:** You pay a monthly fee to use the software for a specific time. The increasing adoption of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) heightened demand for subscription-based pricing. - **Open-source license:** Open-source licenses are usually free, reducing your upfront investment. However, implementation, integration, and ongoing maintenance can be major expenses. Watch out for these often-overlooked costs: - **Data migration**: While this can be done in-house, you might want to pay the vendor to transfer your existing contract data to the new system. - **Training**: Web-based training is often included in your plan, but vendors might charge for in-person training. - **Hardware and IT:** This could be a major expense for on-premise software buyers who need their own servers. - **Maintenance and upgrades**: Some vendors charge for updates, patches, upgrades, and other maintenance activities. ## Capterra's 2026 Software Buying Trends Report ### Download our 2026 Software Buying Trends Report to see how successful software adopters avoid disappointment and how your business can, too. * * * Looking for Construction Estimating software?Check out Capterra's list of the [best Construction Estimating software](https://www.capterra.com/construction-estimating-software/) solutions. ### Was this article helpful? * * * ## About the Author [### Akriti Sharma](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/akriti-sharma/) Akriti Sharma has been a writer at Capterra since April 2023. 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It relies on a central pricing database to project total costs, considering factors like location, wages, and material expenses.”_ - From the products that met the above criteria, 18 with the highest functionality and value-for-money ratings were mapped on the scatter plot. - From these 18 products, only those with publicly available pricing information on their vendor website were included in the price comparison table. Therefore, the price comparison table is a subset of the scatter plot. **Editorial independence** We select and rank products based on an objective methodology developed by our research team. While some vendors may pay us when they receive web traffic or leads, this has no influence on our methodology.