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Cubit Estimating
Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia
What it is
Cubit Estimating combines construction takeoff and estimating so totals update as measurements are made. It runs on Windows and is also available through managed cloud access. Takeoff supports PDF, DWG, DXF, IFC BIM, and standard image files. Enterprise adds IFC-based quantity extraction, volume calculation, revision management, and Shared Job Access for simultaneous estimating with assigned-trade controls. An optional AI Estimating add-on automates repetitive takeoff work and works with any edition. Reports can contain bills of quantities, trade breakdowns, and cost analyses in PDF or Excel, with customization and branding. Integrations include Xero, Microsoft Excel, MudShark, BuilderTREND, Cubit Select, and LiveCosts. Buildsoft states that cloud infrastructure has maximum uptime of 99.95%; its cloud-hosted option uses encryption, firewalls, and regular backups. Pricing starts at 167 AUD/user/mo (annual), and a 14-day trial includes Enterprise and AI Estimating features. Subscriptions require at least 12 months.
For and against
For
- Takeoff supports PDF, CAD, BIM, and images
- Estimates update as measurements change
- Enterprise collaboration and revision controls
- PDF and Excel reporting with branding
- 14-day trial includes Enterprise and AI tools
Against
- Subscriptions require a minimum 12-month term
- No free plan
- AI Estimating is an add-on
- Windows is the listed desktop system
The verdict
Cubit Estimating links digital takeoff with estimating, reporting, integrations, and optional automation. Its edition structure and cloud option provide flexibility, but subscriptions have a 12-month minimum and pricing varies by plan.
Who it suits
Cubit Estimating is aimed at estimators, quantity surveyors, builders, contractors, and teams handling complex multi-trade projects. Windows users and teams wanting cloud access can choose between installation and hosted use.
Plans and prices
AI Estimating
AI-powered repetitive takeoff automation
Read 15 Oct 2026 · buildsoft.com.au
Cubit Estimating Standard
integrated estimating · calculation/rate sheets · price lists · job manager
Read 15 Oct 2026 · buildsoft.com.au
Cubit Estimating Professional
Standard features · code grouping · grouped views · quantity multipliers
Read 15 Oct 2026 · buildsoft.com.au
Cubit Estimating Enterprise
Professional features · BIM inspection and revision workflow · BIM reader · shared job access
Read 15 Oct 2026 · buildsoft.com.au
AI Estimating add-on
Add-on available with any Cubit Estimating edition
Read 4 Oct 2026 · buildsoft.com.au
Cloud Setup
managed infrastructure · flexible access · collaboration
Read 15 Oct 2026 · buildsoft.com.au
Cubit Estimating Cloud
Cloud setup; contact Buildsoft for pricing
Read 4 Oct 2026 · buildsoft.com.au
On the record
- AI takeoff
- Its AI Estimating add-on automates repetitive takeoff tasks.buildsoft.com.au · read 15 Oct 2026
- AI tools
- The AI Estimating add-on automates repetitive parts of the takeoff workflow and is available with any edition.buildsoft.com.au · read 4 Oct 2026
- API listing
- GetApp lists an API feature with a 1.0 score from one review, while no public SDK documentation is shown there.getapp.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- BIM
- The Enterprise edition supports IFC BIM-based takeoff, quantity extraction, volume calculation, and revision management.buildsoft.com.au · read 4 Oct 2026
- BIM estimating
- Enterprise can import IFC models, extract quantities, calculate volumes and manage BIM revisions.buildsoft.com.au · read 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud availability
- Cubit Estimating Cloud provides managed cloud access to the software from any location with an internet connection.buildsoft.com.au · read 4 Oct 2026
- Cloud deployment
- Buildsoft offers a fully managed cloud-hosted version alongside the desktop application.buildsoft.com.au · read 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud security
- Cloud setup documentation states secure passwords, mandatory authenticator-based two-factor authentication, browser or Remote Desktop access and user management.bsoft.zendesk.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud uptime
- Buildsoft states that its cloud infrastructure has maximum uptime of 99.95%.buildsoft.com.au · read 4 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- Enterprise includes Shared Job Access for simultaneous team work on an estimate, with controls for assigned trades.buildsoft.com.au · read 4 Oct 2026
- Company identity
- LinkedIn lists Buildsoft as a privately held software company headquartered in Campbelltown, Sydney, New South Wales, with 11–50 employees.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The Help Center lists 189 how-to articles, 25 installation articles and 52 cloud guides.bsoft.zendesk.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Input formats
- Supported takeoff inputs include PDF, DWG, DXF, IFC BIM and image files.buildsoft.com.au · read 15 Oct 2026
- Installation and hosting
- Installation documentation covers standalone, client/server and terminal-server configurations, with local databases and PostgreSQL.download.buildsoft.com.au · read 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Buildsoft lists Cubit Select, Microsoft Excel, MudShark, Xero, BuilderTREND and LiveCosts integrations.buildsoft.com.au · read 15 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes the product for estimators, quantity surveyors, builders, and contractors, including teams handling complex multi-trade projects.buildsoft.com.au · read 4 Oct 2026
- Latest release
- Buildsoft's update index lists Cubit Estimating version 15.0.4 released in August 2026.bsoft.zendesk.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Licence model
- Buildsoft documentation requires acceptance of a commercial licence agreement and licence-key validation for network installation.bsoft.zendesk.com · read 15 Oct 2026
