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Best Project Estimation Software in 2026

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.

  1. 01 Buildxact

    It suits residential builders who want estimating and job-management tools alongside dealer pricing and mobile access for crews.

    From $199/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API
    9.3 Visit Specs
  2. 02 Clear Estimates

    It suits residential remodelers, handymen, and general contractors who need localized pricing, estimates, proposals, and invoices.

    From $59/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    9.2 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Estimate Rocket

    Estimate Rocket suits service and trade contractors managing estimates, jobs, customers, and project finances in one system.

    From $139/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    9.0 Visit Specs
  4. 04 STACK

    STACK may suit people who need project plans, measurements and cost estimation.

    From $49/mo Free plan Web · Windows · iOS · Android
    8.8 Visit Specs
  5. 05 AASHTOWare Project Estimator
    From $333.33/mo Windows · API · Self-hosted
    8.7 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Planning Poker

    Planning Poker suits agile teams, whether remote or in person, that estimate sprint work collaboratively.

    From $12.50/mo Free plan Web
    8.6 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Bid4Build

    The maker identifies home builders, residential remodelers, light commercial contractors, lumberyards, and modular builders as audiences.

    From $200/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android
    8.3 Visit Specs
  8. 08 DESTINI Estimator
    Web · Windows · macOS · API
    8.3 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Float

    Float is aimed at agencies, professional services firms, and in-house delivery teams planning capacity, staffing, time, budgets, and margins.

    From $7/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.2 Visit Specs
  10. 10 ProPricer
    From $416.67/mo Windows · API · Self-hosted
    8.2 Visit Specs
  11. 11 PlanningPoker.live

    PlanningPoker.live suits agile teams estimating work collaboratively or asynchronously.

    Free plan Web · Browser extension
    8.1 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Sage Estimating
    Free plan Windows
    8.0 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Jestimate

    Jestimate suits agile teams looking for browser-based planning poker with retrospectives and team collaboration tools.

    Free plan Web
    7.9 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Planning Poker Online

    It suits sprint teams that estimate story points together or asynchronously and want configurable voting decks.

    From $30/mo Free plan Web
    7.9 Visit Specs
  15. 15 ConEst IntelliBid

    IntelliBid is intended for electrical, low-voltage, datacom, and solar contractors estimating projects.

    Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    7.8 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Procore

    It suits construction owners, general contractors, specialty contractors, and other project stakeholders needing shared field and office management.

    Web · iOS · Android · API
    7.7 Visit Specs
  17. 17 HCSS

    HCSS is aimed at infrastructure, heavy and highway, and utility contractors working on projects such as roads, bridges, dams, and airports.

    Web · Windows · iOS · Android
    7.6 Visit Specs
  18. 18 SEER for Software (SEER-SEM)
    Web · Windows · Self-hosted
    7.6 Visit Specs
  19. 19 CausewayOne Estimating

    It suits contractors, subcontractors, estimating teams, small contractors, and growing businesses managing tender preparation and takeoffs.

    Web
    7.5 Visit Specs
  20. 20 TeamRetro
    From $20.83/mo Free trial Web · API
    7.5 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Trimble WinEst
    Web · Windows · API
    7.5 Visit Specs
  22. 22 McCormick Systems

    McCormick Systems suits electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors managing estimating, takeoff and bid preparation.

    Web · Windows · Self-hosted
    7.4 Visit Specs
  23. 23 UltimatePlanningPoker

    It suits Agile teams running remote estimation meetings and retrospectives, including Scrum and product roles, engineering managers, and technical leads.

    Free plan Web
    6.8 Visit Specs
  24. 24 B2W Software
    Web · iOS · Android
    6.7 Visit Specs
  25. 25 RIB CostX
    Windows
    5.4 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

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.

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