Best Project Estimation Software in 2026
18 project estimation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
18ranked
7free plans on this page
$139/molowest paid tier
2 Oct 2026last checked
#1 HCSS Top pick · 8.0 
#2 DESTINI Estimator Runner-up · 7.9 
#3 Estimate Rocket Also great · 7.6 $139/mo- AndroidapiiOSWebWindowsRecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
- macOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Estimation method
- parametric
- Scenario planning
- Yes
- Cost estimation
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free trial AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Resource capacity
- Yes
- Cost estimation
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$139/mofirst paid tier About Estimate RocketVisit site - Free plan WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Cost estimation
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan extensionWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Estimation method
- agile
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Cost estimation
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Windows
- Cost estimation
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Cost estimation
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Cost estimation
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Estimation method
- agile
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Estimation method
- agile
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Estimation method
- agile
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Estimation method
- agile
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Estimation method
- agile
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which project estimation software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
HCSS is ranked #1 of 18 with a score of 8.0. DESTINI Estimator is second and Estimate Rocket third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 18 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Estimate Rocket has the lowest first paid tier we found: $139/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.
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