Cubit Estimating vs Groundplan
Cubit Estimating
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| Figure | Cubit Estimating | Groundplan |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | A$14.17/mo | 82.50 NZD/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 1 |
| Spec score · Electrical Estimating Software | 9.1 (#1) | 7.9 (#10) |
| Spec score · Construction Takeoff Software | 9.0 (#5) | 7.9 (#15) |
| Founded | G2's Buildsoft seller profile states the company was founded in 1985. | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia | Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia |
| Integrations | Buildsoft lists Cubit Select, Microsoft Excel, MudShark, Xero, BuilderTREND and LiveCosts integrations. | The integrations page lists Simpro, Xero, Fergus, QuickBooks, ServiceM8, AroFlo and Ascora. |
| Purpose | Cubit Estimating combines construction takeoff and estimating in one view, with estimates updating as measurements are made. | Groundplan is a cloud-based takeoff and estimating platform for trade businesses that counts and measures materials and labour from construction plans. |
| Security | The cloud-hosted option states that it uses encryption, firewalls, and regular backups to protect information. | Accounts can enable two-factor authentication, while Google sign-in uses Google authentication instead of Groundplan's two-factor flow. |
Plans
Cubit Estimating
- AI EstimatingA$20 a month
- AI Estimating add-onA$20 a month
- Cubit Estimating StandardA$170 a year
- Cubit Estimating StandardA$170 a month
- Cubit Estimating ProfessionalA$226 a month
- Cubit Estimating ProfessionalA$226 a year
- Cubit Estimating EnterpriseA$255 a year
- Cubit Estimating EnterpriseA$255 a month
- Cloud SetupPriced on request
- Cubit Estimating CloudPriced on request
In their own words
Cubit Estimating
Cubit Estimating combines construction takeoff and estimating in a view where estimates update as measurements are made. It accepts takeoff from PDF, DWG and DXF CAD, IFC BIM and standard image files. Enterprise supports IFC BIM quantity extraction, volume calculation and revision management, along with Shared Job Access for simultaneous work on an estimate and controls for assigned trades. Users can generate bills of quantities, trade breakdowns and cost analyses in PDF or Excel, then customize and brand reports. Integrations include Xero, Microsoft Excel, MudShark, BuilderTREND, Cubit Select and LiveCosts. The AI Estimating add-on automates repetitive takeoff work and is available with any edition. Buildsoft offers Windows installation and managed cloud access; it states cloud infrastructure maximum uptime of 99.95%. The cloud-hosted option uses encryption, firewalls and regular backups. Pricing is listed from 167 AUD/user/mo (annual), with a 14-day trial that includes Enterprise features and the AI Estimating module. Subscriptions have a minimum 12-month term, and each includes access to Australian-based technical support.
Groundplan
Groundplan is a web-based takeoff and estimating service for construction trades. It counts materials and labour from uploaded PDF, JPG, PNG or TIFF plans using item counts, length measurements, surface-area calculations, formulas and BOQ or worksheet workflows. Its PDF editor includes more than 500 trade symbols, custom symbols, cable and pipe drawings, annotations and PDF export. Estimates can be exported to Excel or sent through integrations including Simpro, Xero, Fergus, QuickBooks, ServiceM8, AroFlo and Ascora. The service targets subcontractors, general contractors and suppliers in electrical, plumbing, landscaping, fire, security, roofing, concrete, HVAC, audio visual and building work. It runs online from any device without installs or updates. Count Assist is an add-on for high-volume electrical, fire and security takeoffs. The paid service has a 7-day trial. The Yearly plan costs 990 NZD a year, billed per seat, with no contracts and concurrent licensing.