STACK vs The EDGE
STACK
stackct.comThe EDGE
estimatingedge.comSide by side
| Figure | STACK | The EDGE |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $49/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Spec score · Construction Estimating Software | 8.8 (#8) | 7.6 (#17) |
| Spec score · Construction Takeoff Software | 8.8 (#9) | 7.5 (#18) |
| API | STACK offers a public partner API for moving plans and documents into STACK and sending estimate data to accounting or project-management systems. | Estimating Edge provides an EDGE API documentation guide for integrations. |
| Headquarters | Cincinnati, Ohio, USA | Boynton Beach, Florida, United States |
| Integrations | The partner ecosystem includes CRM, ERP, accounting and construction technology connections, with named partners such as Procore, QuickBooks, Autodesk and Acumatica. | The vendor lists integrations with FOUNDATION, Procore and FollowUp CRM, plus takeoff connections with EagleView and Workpack. |
| Security | STACK states that its cloud platform is SOC 2 compliant and uses industry-standard encryption, secure storage and continuous monitoring. | The maker’s terms say it does not warrant that its services will be secure, uninterrupted or error-free. |
| Support | Customers receive help-center content, webinars, in-app chat, phone and email account-manager support. | Support coverage is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, with support available at [email protected]. |
Plans
STACK
- FreeFree
- PremiumPriced on request
- ProPriced on request
- Build & Operate$49 a month
- Takeoff & Estimate$299 a month
- Full STACK Platform$348 a month
- Build & Operate$599 a year
- Takeoff & Estimate$2,599 a year
In their own words
STACK
STACK is project software for working with plan pages, measurements and cost estimation. Its Free plan supports one active project per month, up to 300 plan pages, 50 measurements per project and one viewer seat. Premium and Pro list unlimited projects, plan pages, measurements and viewer seats, though neither plan has a listed price. STACK is freemium, with a free plan at free and a 7-day trial. It is available on Android, iOS, web and Windows. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. The listed plan details make the free tier’s project, page, measurement and seat allowances explicit; the two paid tiers specify the same unlimited allowances for those categories. Cost estimation is also listed as a capability.
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.