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.
Construction estimating software supports the work of turning project details into estimates and bids. Compare digital takeoff, bid management, labor and material costs, and assembly library support to understand how each tool fits your estimating workflow. Accounting integrations and platform availability may matter if estimates need to work with existing business tools. Estimate limits, free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add practical considerations. OpenConstructionERP, Buildxact and Bidwright are among the options. Use the listed criteria to focus on the estimating tasks and business requirements that matter for your projects.
26 construction estimating software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
26ranked
5free plans on this page
A$14.17/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Construction Estimating Software 25 channels on this page · 68 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromDigital takeoffAssembly libraryLabor and material costsBid managementAccounting integrationsEstimate limit Spec sheet Score
01 OpenConstructionERP Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffYesAssembly libraryYesLabor and material costsYesBid managementYesAccounting integrationsNoEstimate limitnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 7.7
02 Buildxact Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffnot statedAssembly librarynot statedLabor and material costsnot statedBid managementYesAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.3
03 Bidwright Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffYesAssembly libraryYesLabor and material costsYesBid managementYesAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 7.2
04 Trimble Viewpoint Vista Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffYesAssembly libraryYesLabor and material costsYesBid managementYesAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.2
05 ConEst IntelliBid Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffnot statedAssembly librarynot statedLabor and material costsnot statedBid managementnot statedAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 0/8spec lines stated 6.9
06 STACK Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffnot statedAssembly librarynot statedLabor and material costsnot statedBid managementnot statedAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.8
07 Trimble Quadri Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffnot statedAssembly librarynot statedLabor and material costsnot statedBid managementnot statedAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 0/8spec lines stated 6.8
08 Cubit Estimating Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffYesAssembly librarynot statedLabor and material costsnot statedBid managementYesAccounting integrationsYesEstimate limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.7
09 HCSS Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffnot statedAssembly librarynot statedLabor and material costsnot statedBid managementYesAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.7
10 InEight Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffnot statedAssembly librarynot statedLabor and material costsnot statedBid managementYesAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.6
11 QuoteSoft Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffYesAssembly libraryYesLabor and material costsYesBid managementYesAccounting integrationsYesEstimate limitnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.6
12 Xactimate Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffYesAssembly libraryYesLabor and material costsYesBid managementnot statedAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.6
13 PlanSwift Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffYesAssembly libraryYesLabor and material costsYesBid managementYesAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.5
14 SharpeSoft Estimator Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffYesAssembly libraryYesLabor and material costsYesBid managementYesAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.5
15 ConstructConnect Bid Management Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffYesAssembly libraryYesLabor and material costsYesBid managementYesAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.4
16 CostX Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffYesAssembly librarynot statedLabor and material costsYesBid managementYesAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.3
17 datapine (now RIB BI+) Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffnot statedAssembly librarynot statedLabor and material costsnot statedBid managementnot statedAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.1
18 Clear Estimates Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffnot statedAssembly librarynot statedLabor and material costsnot statedBid managementnot statedAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 5.9
19 Autodesk Forma Takeoff Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffYesAssembly librarynot statedLabor and material costsnot statedBid managementnot statedAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.8
20 ProEst Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffYesAssembly librarynot statedLabor and material costsYesBid managementYesAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
21 eTakeoff Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffYesAssembly libraryYesLabor and material costsnot statedBid managementnot statedAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.6
22 Costryx Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffYesAssembly librarynot statedLabor and material costsYesBid managementYesAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.5
23 The EDGE Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffnot statedAssembly librarynot statedLabor and material costsnot statedBid managementYesAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 5.5
24 CausewayOne Estimating Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffnot statedAssembly librarynot statedLabor and material costsnot statedBid managementnot statedAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 0/8spec lines stated 5.3
25 McCormick Systems Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDigital takeoffnot statedAssembly librarynot statedLabor and material costsnot statedBid managementnot statedAccounting integrationsnot statedEstimate limitnot stated 0/8spec lines stated 5.3
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which construction estimating software is ranked first on Specifiction?
OpenConstructionERP is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 7.7. 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 what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.
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