Cubit Estimating vs Sage Estimating
Cubit Estimating
buildsoft.com.auSage Estimating
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| Figure | Cubit Estimating | Sage Estimating |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | A$14.17/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 2 |
| Spec score · Construction Estimating Software | 9.0 (#6) | 8.1 (#9) |
| Collaboration | Enterprise includes Shared Job Access for simultaneous team work on an estimate, with controls for assigned trades. | Multiple estimators can work on the same project at the same time. |
| Documentation depth | The Help Center lists 189 how-to articles, 25 installation articles and 52 cloud guides. | Sage publishes getting-started, installation and administration, SQL Server, external reporting, release-note, and integration guides for current and retired versions. |
| Founded | G2's Buildsoft seller profile states the company was founded in 1985. | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia | Sage lists its registered office at Cobalt Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 1 review | 4.1 out of 5 from 18 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 3.6 out of 5 from 12 reviews | 0 out of 5 from 0 reviews |
| What it does | Cubit Estimating combines construction quantity takeoff and estimating in one view so measurements update estimates immediately. | Sage Estimating is construction takeoff and estimating software for general contractors, construction managers, and specialty contractors. |
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.
Sage Estimating
Sage Estimating has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.