ContractorCounter vs McCormick Systems

ContractorCounter is browser-based takeoff and estimating software for small contractors and teams. It lets users mark up construction PDFs with callouts, arrows, text, stamps, highlights, and comments, then measure calibrated length, area, and volume or count drawing items. Its AI assistant can suggest counts, measurements, scale calibration, and rates for the user to review. Quantities carry into a bill of quantities with editable rates, which can be used to prepare priced quotes. The product is focused on takeoff rather than a full cost-database estimating suite. Workspaces run in a browser on Windows, macOS, iPad, iPhone, and Android without installation. A free account includes a first workspace and limited AI use, but exports and sharing need paid access or an eligible card-required trial. The Free workspace plan is free; Pro is $11.67 a month, billed annually at US$140/year; Team is $10 a month per seat; Lifetime is $249, paid once.

McCormick Systems provides estimating and digital takeoff software for electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors. Its workflow runs from digital plan takeoff through a final bid proposal in one system. Electrical tools include auto-count, Auto Home Run, trade-specific databases and labor units such as NECA units. Plumbing users can take off PDF plans and price fixtures, pipes, fittings and labor from a plumbing database. Mechanical estimating offers pre-built assemblies, automatic quantity calculations and optional MCAA or PHCC units. Multiple users can access estimates online and share project information. Supplier connections provide price updates or accept preferred vendor rates. For awarded jobs, users can assign cost codes and classes, sync project and budget information with FOUNDATION, and share change orders through an API. The software is available as web-based or self-hosted Windows software. Pricing is on request.