Best Construction Estimating Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Buildxact is ranked #1 of 22 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of STACK and OpenConstructionERP. The best-ranked option with a free plan is STACK. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Cubit Estimating at A$14.17/mo.
Preparing a construction estimate means accounting for quantities, costs and the process of turning figures into a bid. Compare digital takeoff, bid management, and labor and material costs, along with the assembly library and any estimate limit. Accounting integrations and platform support can help you judge fit with existing tools; free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context. The entries are ordered as a ranked best-of list. Trimble Viewpoint Vista leads, with Buildxact and STACK among the next names shown; HCSS and InEight are also included early. Use the listed criteria to weigh estimating workflow and business-tool fit.
22 construction estimating software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Buildxact iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5$169/mo
- 2 STACK iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1Free
- 3 OpenConstructionERP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3€100/mo Digital takeoff: YesAssembly library: YesLabor and material costs: Yes
- 4 Bidwright No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1Free Digital takeoff: YesAssembly library: YesLabor and material costs: Yes
- 5 ConEst IntelliBid iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1
- 6 Xactimate iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2$224.17/mo Digital takeoff: YesAssembly library: YesLabor and material costs: Yes
- 7 InEight iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2$37/mo
- 8 CostX No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Digital takeoff: YesLabor and material costs: Yes
- 9 HCSS iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1
- 10 Cubit Estimating No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8A$14.17/mo Digital takeoff: Yes
- 11 QuoteSoft No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Digital takeoff: YesAssembly library: YesLabor and material costs: Yes
- 12 Clear Estimates iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
- 13 Sage Estimating No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5
- 14 The EDGE iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3
- 15 CausewayOne Estimating No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2
- 16 SharpeSoft Estimator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2 Digital takeoff: YesAssembly library: YesLabor and material costs: Yes
- 17 ProEst No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Digital takeoff: YesLabor and material costs: Yes
- 18 PlanSwift No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9$166.67/mo Digital takeoff: YesAssembly library: YesLabor and material costs: Yes
- 19 McCormick Systems No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8
- 20 eTakeoff No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Digital takeoff: YesAssembly library: Yes
- 21 Costryx No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9 Digital takeoff: YesLabor and material costs: Yes
- 22 Autodesk Forma Takeoff No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9 Digital takeoff: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which construction estimating software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Buildxact is ranked #1 of 22 with a score of 9.5. STACK is second and OpenConstructionERP third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 22 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Cubit Estimating has the lowest first paid tier we found: A$14.17/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.