Best CostX Alternatives in 2026
Updated
20 platforms from construction estimating software ranked against CostX on the same published basis.
- 1CostX vs OpenConstructionERP
- 2CostX vs Buildxact
- 3CostX vs eTakeoff
- 4CostX vs Bidwright
- 5CostX vs Trimble Quadri
- 6CostX vs QuoteSoft
- 7CostX vs STACK
- 8CostX vs Trimble Viewpoint Vista
- 9CostX vs Cubit Estimating
- 10CostX vs SharpeSoft Estimator
- 11CostX vs ConEst IntelliBid
- 12CostX vs PlanSwift
- 13CostX vs HCSS
- 14CostX vs The EDGE
- 16CostX vs InEight
- 17CostX vs Xactimate
- 18CostX vs ConstructConnect Bid Management
- 19CostX vs datapine (now RIB BI+)
- 20CostX vs Autodesk Forma Takeoff
- 21CostX vs ProEst
CostX alternatives compared
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OpenConstructionERP | 7.8 | Free plan | €100/mo | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 2 | Buildxact | 7.6 | Free plan | $169/mo | Android, iOS, Web |
| 3 | eTakeoff | 7.4 | Free plan | $66.25/mo | Windows |
| 4 | Bidwright | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 5 | Trimble Quadri | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | API, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 6 | QuoteSoft | 6.8 | No | — | Windows |
| 7 | STACK | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Android, iOS, Web, Windows |
| 8 | Trimble Viewpoint Vista | 6.8 | No | — | Android, API, iOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 9 | Cubit Estimating | 6.6 | No | A$14.17/mo | Web, Windows |
| 10 | SharpeSoft Estimator | 6.6 | No | — | Web |
| 11 | ConEst IntelliBid | 6.5 | No | — | Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 12 | PlanSwift | 6.5 | No | $166.67/mo | Windows |
| 13 | HCSS | 6.4 | No | — | Android, API, iOS, Web, Windows |
| 14 | The EDGE | 6.4 | No | — | API, iOS, Web, Windows |
| 16 | InEight | 6.2 | No | $37/mo | Android, API, iOS, Web |
| 17 | Xactimate | 6.2 | No | $224.17/mo | Android, iOS, Web, Windows |
| 18 | ConstructConnect Bid Management | 6.1 | No | — | Web, Windows |
| 19 | datapine (now RIB BI+) | 5.9 | No | — | Windows |
| 20 | Autodesk Forma Takeoff | 5.6 | No | — | Web |
| 21 | ProEst | 5.6 | No | — | Web |
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Questions about CostX alternatives
What is the best alternative to CostX?
OpenConstructionERP, number 1 in construction estimating software with a score of 7.8 out of 10. The others here: Buildxact, eTakeoff, Bidwright and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to CostX?
OpenConstructionERP is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 6 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.