Best Project Estimation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Buildxact is ranked #1 of 26 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Trimble Viewpoint Vista and ConEst IntelliBid. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Planning Poker Online. The lowest first paid tier on this page is TeamRetro at $1.74/mo.
Project estimation software supports forecasting effort, cost, and resources for planned work. Compared on agile estimation, cost estimation, and estimation method, these entries also address historical data, resource capacity, and scenario planning. Buildxact, Trimble Viewpoint Vista, and ConEst IntelliBid are among the tools covered. Consider whether you need a particular estimation approach, past data to inform forecasts, or ways to explore different scenarios. Compare the listed features with the work you estimate, and weigh free-plan availability and paid-from pricing against the capabilities that matter to you.
26 project estimation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
26ranked
6free plans on this page
$1.74/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Project Estimation Software 25 channels on this page · 68 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromEstimation methodScenario planningResource capacityCost estimationHistorical dataAgile estimation Spec sheet Score
01 Buildxact Free planYesPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodnot statedScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationnot statedHistorical datanot statedAgile estimationnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.3
02 Trimble Viewpoint Vista Free planNoPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodnot statedScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationYesHistorical dataYesAgile estimationnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 7.2
03 ConEst IntelliBid Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodnot statedScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationYesHistorical datanot statedAgile estimationnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.0
04 Planning Poker Online Free planYesPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodagileScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationnot statedHistorical datanot statedAgile estimationYes 3/8spec lines stated 7.0
05 Trimble Quadri Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodbottom-upScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationYesHistorical dataYesAgile estimationnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.9
06 Estimate Rocket Free planNoPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodnot statedScenario planningnot statedResource capacityYesCost estimationYesHistorical datanot statedAgile estimationnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.8
07 STACK Free planYesPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodnot statedScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationYesHistorical datanot statedAgile estimationnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.8
08 HCSS Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodnot statedScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationnot statedHistorical datanot statedAgile estimationnot stated 0/8spec lines stated 6.7
09 PlanningPoker.live Free planYesPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodagileScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationnot statedHistorical dataYesAgile estimationYes 4/8spec lines stated 6.6
10 DESTINI Estimator Free planNoPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodparametricScenario planningYesResource capacitynot statedCost estimationYesHistorical dataYesAgile estimationnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.4
11 Procore Free planNoPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodnot statedScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationnot statedHistorical datanot statedAgile estimationnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.4
12 datapine (now RIB BI+) Free planNoPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodbottom-upScenario planningYesResource capacitynot statedCost estimationYesHistorical dataYesAgile estimationnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.2
13 Float Free planNoPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodnot statedScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationnot statedHistorical datanot statedAgile estimationnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.0
14 Clear Estimates Free planNoPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodnot statedScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationnot statedHistorical datanot statedAgile estimationnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 5.9
15 SEER for Software (SEER-SEM) Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodparametricScenario planningYesResource capacityYesCost estimationYesHistorical dataYesAgile estimationYes 6/8spec lines stated 5.7
16 CausewayOne Estimating Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodnot statedScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationYesHistorical dataYesAgile estimationnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.6
17 Jestimate Free planYesPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodagileScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationnot statedHistorical datanot statedAgile estimationYes 3/8spec lines stated 5.6
18 McCormick Systems Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodnot statedScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationYesHistorical dataYesAgile estimationnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.6
19 Sage Estimating Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodnot statedScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationYesHistorical dataYesAgile estimationnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.6
20 UltimatePlanningPoker Free planYesPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodagileScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationnot statedHistorical datanot statedAgile estimationYes 3/8spec lines stated 5.6
21 Bid4Build Free planYesPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodnot statedScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationYesHistorical datanot statedAgile estimationnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.5
22 Planning Poker Free planYesPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodagileScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationnot statedHistorical datanot statedAgile estimationYes 3/8spec lines stated 5.5
23 TeamRetro Free planNoPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodagileScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationnot statedHistorical datanot statedAgile estimationYes 3/8spec lines stated 5.5
24 AASHTOWare Project Estimator Free planNoPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodnot statedScenario planningnot statedResource capacitynot statedCost estimationYesHistorical dataYesAgile estimationnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.4
25 ProPricer Free planNoPaid fromnot statedEstimation methodbottom-upScenario planningYesResource capacitynot statedCost estimationYesHistorical dataYesAgile estimationNo 6/8spec lines stated 5.4
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Estimation method | Scenario planning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buildxact | 7.3 | Free plan | $169/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 2 | Trimble Viewpoint Vista | 7.2 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 3 | ConEst IntelliBid | 7.0 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Planning Poker Online | 7.0 | Free plan | $30/mo | Yes | — | agile | — |
| 5 | Trimble Quadri | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | — | — | bottom-up | — |
| 6 | Estimate Rocket | 6.8 | No | $139/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 7 | STACK | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 8 | HCSS | 6.7 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | PlanningPoker.live | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | agile | — |
| 10 | DESTINI Estimator | 6.4 | No | — | No | — | parametric | Yes |
| 11 | Procore | 6.4 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 12 | datapine (now RIB BI+) | 6.2 | No | — | No | — | bottom-up | Yes |
| 13 | Float | 6.0 | No | $7/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 14 | Clear Estimates | 5.9 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 15 | SEER for Software (SEER-SEM) | 5.7 | No | — | — | — | parametric | Yes |
| 16 | CausewayOne Estimating | 5.6 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | Jestimate | 5.6 | No | — | Yes | — | agile | — |
| 18 | McCormick Systems | 5.6 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | Sage Estimating | 5.6 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | UltimatePlanningPoker | 5.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | agile | — |
| 21 | Bid4Build | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 22 | Planning Poker | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | — | agile | — |
| 23 | TeamRetro | 5.5 | No | $1.74/mo | No | — | agile | — |
| 24 | AASHTOWare Project Estimator | 5.4 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 25 | ProPricer | 5.4 | No | — | No | — | bottom-up | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which project estimation software is ranked first on Specifiction?
Buildxact is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 7.3. Trimble Viewpoint Vista is second and ConEst IntelliBid third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, TeamRetro has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.74/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.
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