Clear Estimates vs Trimble WinEst
Clear Estimates
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| Figure | Clear Estimates | Trimble WinEst |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $59/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 3 |
| Spec score · Project Estimation Software | 9.2 (#2) | 7.5 (#21) |
| Spec score · Construction Estimating Software | 9.2 (#3) | 7.5 (#18) |
| Company founded | LinkedIn says Clear Estimates began in 2004, while the company history page dates its founding to August 2005. | Trimble says Charlie Trimble and two partners founded the company in 1978. |
| Company headquarters | LinkedIn lists headquarters at 420 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. | Trimble is headquartered at 10368 Westmoor Drive, Westminster, Colorado, United States. |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists the company size as 11–50 employees. | Trimble reports more than 11,000 employees in over 40 countries. |
| Founded | 2005 | 1978 |
| Headquarters | The contact page lists the office at 420 N. 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104. | Westminster, Colorado, United States |
| Integrations | Pro supports exporting estimates to BuilderTrend and connecting CRMs and other apps through Zapier; the FAQ also says QuickBooks Online and Desktop integrations are available to all customers. | Documented integrations include Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, accounting systems, Revit, OST and WinEst Virtual Takeoff. |
| Purpose | Clear Estimates is estimating software aimed at residential remodelers, handymen, and general contractors. | WinEst supports construction contractors’ quantity takeoff and cost estimating from conceptual budgets to detailed cost estimates. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.5 out of 5 from 117 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review | 4.2 out of 5 from 12 reviews |
| Rating on Software Advice | 4.5 out of 5 from the displayed review set | 4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews |
| Rating on TrustRadius | 9 out of 10 from 2 reviews and ratings | 5.8 out of 10 from 7 reviews |
| Support | Support includes one-on-one setup walkthroughs, phone and email help, tutorial articles and videos, and monthly webinars. | Trimble says WinEst customers can access technical support, training, and implementation services through its Professional Services Group. |
| Templates | The product includes more than 400 preloaded templates on its pricing page. | Users can create estimate templates from scratch or from previous estimates, including standard markups. |
| What it does | Clear Estimates is browser-based estimating software for residential remodelers, handymen and general contractors. | WinEst provides database-driven quantity takeoff and construction cost estimating from conceptual budgets through detailed estimates. |
Plans
Clear Estimates
- Standard$59 a month
- Standard (annual)$59 a month
- Standard (monthly)$79 a month
- Pro$99 a month
- Pro (annual)$99 a month
- Pro (monthly)$119 a month
- Franchise$199 a month
- Franchise (annual)$199 a month
- Franchise (monthly)$249 a month
Trimble WinEst
- WinEstPriced on request
- WinEst EssentialsPriced on request
- WinEst EssentialsPriced on request
In their own words
Clear Estimates
Clear Estimates is estimating software for residential remodelers, handymen, and general contractors. Its line-item database provides region-specific labor and material prices for more than 400 U.S. areas, with quarterly updates, and the pricing page lists more than 400 preloaded templates. Users can prepare itemized estimates and branded client proposals with scope of work and boilerplate language, then customize parts, templates, and boilerplate. Alternate prices can be added to a project as change orders. The software also creates payable invoices, with customers able to pay by credit card or ACH. QuickBooks Online and Desktop integrations are available to all customers; Pro adds estimate exports to BuilderTrend and connections to CRMs and other apps through Zapier. Standard includes one login, while Pro permits additional users for $9/month and can restrict sales users from changing prices or templates. The company offers setup walkthroughs, phone and email help, tutorials, videos, and monthly webinars. Standard starts at $59 a month when billed annually; a 30-day trial is listed.
Trimble WinEst
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