SharpeSoft Estimator vs The EDGE
SharpeSoft Estimator
sharpesoft.comThe EDGE
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| Figure | SharpeSoft Estimator | The EDGE |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Construction Estimating Software | 7.9 (#12) | 7.6 (#17) |
| Headquarters | Yuba City, California, United States | Boynton Beach, Florida, United States |
| Integrations | The Field Reporter page lists integrations including Microsoft Excel, Sage 300 CRE, Sage 100 ERP, ComputerEase, and multiple Viewpoint products. | The vendor lists integrations with FOUNDATION, Procore and FollowUp CRM, plus takeoff connections with EagleView and Workpack. |
| Intended users | The maker says the software is designed for civil construction contractors, from single users to organizations with thousands of users. | The product is designed for commercial specialty trade subcontractors and construction estimators. |
| Purpose | SharpeSoft Estimator is cloud based estimating software for heavy civil construction contractors. | The EDGE combines construction takeoff and cost estimating in one software package for commercial subcontractors. |
| Reporting | The software offers hundreds of customizable reports and lets users include their company logo in proposals. | The software produces customizable reports for project management, accounting and customer communication. |
| Security | Administrators can assign individual or group permissions to prevent unauthorized changes to estimates, rates, and company information. | The maker’s terms say it does not warrant that its services will be secure, uninterrupted or error-free. |
| Support | Technical support is included with a maintenance subscription and is offered 24/7/365 by phone, email, or online meeting. | Support coverage is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, with support available at [email protected]. |
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SharpeSoft Estimator
SharpeSoft Estimator has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
The EDGE
The EDGE combines blueprint takeoff and cost estimating for commercial specialty trade contractors and construction estimators. Takeoff measurements feed into estimates that populate material lists and labor budgets. Its listed trades include acoustical, concrete, drywall, EIFS, fireproofing, flooring, painting, roofing, waterproofing, and wall panels. Smart Labor adjusts production rates, labor time, and labor costs using job conditions set by the user. Proposal Writer uses Microsoft Word templates and more than 100 preloaded data points to prepare bids. Estimators can copy scenarios, compare variations, and create change orders from existing estimate data; customizable reports cover project management, accounting, and customer communication. The EDGE Estimator is installed locally, with cloud access for remote work and real-time collaboration. It lists integrations with FOUNDATION, Procore, and FollowUp CRM, plus takeoff connections to EagleView and Workpack. The vendor says its cloud stores bids and manufacturer databases in IBM Cloud, with geographic replication. Windows 11 Pro 64-bit is required for Estimator v12. Pricing is on request.