Best Construction Estimating Software in 2026
Updated
In short: OpenConstructionERP is ranked #1 of 26 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Buildxact and Bidwright. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Buildxact. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Cubit Estimating at A$14.17/mo.
Turning project details into estimates calls for comparing both the work of building a bid and the business tools around it. Digital takeoff, bid management, labor and material costs, and assembly libraries cover key estimating considerations. Accounting integrations and platform can help you assess how an option fits your existing setup; estimate limits, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing add further comparison points. OpenConstructionERP, Buildxact, and Bidwright are among the entries, as are Trimble Quadri and QuoteSoft. Weigh the listed factors against the estimating tasks and business requirements that matter to you.
26 construction estimating software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Construction Estimating Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 9 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 OpenConstructionERPPaid from €100/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 BuildxactPaid from $169/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 BidwrightFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 4 Trimble QuadriFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 5 QuoteSoft
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 6 STACKFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 Trimble Viewpoint Vista
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 8 Cubit EstimatingPaid from A$14.17/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 9 SharpeSoft Estimator
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 10 ConEst IntelliBid
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 11 PlanSwiftPaid from $166.67/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 12 HCSS
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 13 CostX
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 14 InEightPaid from $37/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 15 XactimatePaid from $224.17/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 16 ConstructConnect Bid Management
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 17 datapine (now RIB BI+)
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 18 Autodesk Forma Takeoff
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 19 eTakeoff
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 20 ProEst
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 21 Clear Estimates
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 22 The EDGE
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 23 CausewayOne Estimating
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 24 Costryx
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 25 McCormick Systems
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
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Questions about this list
Which construction estimating software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
OpenConstructionERP is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 7.8. Buildxact is second and Bidwright third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Cubit Estimating has the lowest first paid tier we found: A$14.17/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.