Top Free Construction Estimating Software - Page 6

Easy Construction Estimating

Easy Construction Estimating (EasyCE) is Windows estimating software built by a contractor, for contractors in any trade. Build each estimate line by line with labor, materials, overhead, and profit, so nothing gets left out or underpriced. Save common groups of items as reusable assemblies, copy a past job to start a new one, and turn out a professional proposal with your own company logo on it automatically. Data can be shared across a network, and your job data always stays yours, even if you stop subscribing. EasyCE comes from the system Gino Graziano used for more than 40 years to run a concrete contracting company that grew to over 700 employees. Try it free for 30 days, fully working, with no credit card required.

Electrical Change Orders

Electrical Change Orders is change order software for electrical contractors. Upload a CCD, ASI, RFI, bulletin or T&M ticket and it pulls the electrical changes against your base scope, builds an itemized takeoff with labor units and a low, likely and high labor range, applies the overhead, profit and sub markup your contract allows, and writes a GC-ready narrative and proposal. You review every line. After the CO goes out, the CO log tracks status, days outstanding and ball-in-court, reminds you to follow up with the GC, and flags approved changes that have not been billed. It also tracks contract notice deadlines, CCD not-to-exceed amounts with 75% and 90% alerts, and phone T&M tickets the GC signs on screen. One plan, every feature, 14-day free trial.

Estim8 Pro

Estimating is the part of the job that eats a contractor's evenings. Estim8 Pro gives those hours back, turning a conversation, a photo, or a full drawing set into a priced, itemized construction takeoff in minutes instead of days. There are three ways to start a job, and the first is unusual: every other AI takeoff tool requires an uploaded drawing before it will do anything. With Estim8 Pro you can describe the work out loud, standing in the driveway or walking the house with the owner, with no plans at all. Supe, the AI superintendent, asks the questions an estimator would and builds the takeoff from your answers. That is how most remodels are actually sold. You can also photograph the plans sheet by sheet from your phone, or upload a complete PDF set, and Estim8 Pro will map the sheet index, read the schedules, and count quantities across the whole project. What comes out is not just a number. Every estimate is priced for your county, with materials, labor, overhead and profit (20% by default) and contingency (10%) already applied and adjustable without rebuilding anything. Full assemblies by trade mean the fasteners, finishes and cross-trade items that get forgotten at closeout are already on the list. And every assumption the software had to make is ranked by the dollars it puts at risk, so you know exactly what to confirm before you send the bid. Then it keeps going where other estimating software stops. Export to PDF, CSV or Excel, or send a proposal the owner signs by email on their phone. On signing, the job gets a schedule of values, the deposit is invoiced automatically, and progress draws are billed as the work completes, with no separate invoicing app. For residential work, deposit limits and statutory contract riders are applied automatically in California, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada and Pennsylvania. Behind it sits a library of 283 building assemblies, 59 trade checklists, and regional pricing across 393 metro areas and all 50 states. Estim8 Pro runs on iOS, Android and the web, in 11 languages including Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic and Russian. It is built for residential and light-commercial contractors, remodelers, custom builders and trade contractors, and especially for the small shops where the person pricing the job is also the person running it. Your first takeoff is free, no card required.

Estimancer

Estimancer is AI estimating software for contractors. Describe the job, snap job-site photos, or upload plans, and Estimancer calculates materials and labor and builds a complete, priced estimate for you to review and edit. Prices you save build up your own Cost Book, so future estimates reflect what you actually charge, not a generic average. Send a branded PDF or a share link with built-in e-signature, then track the job with progress billing, change orders, a calendar and client records. Available in English and Spanish.

EstimateIn10

EstimateIn10 is a mobile-first estimating tool for contractors. It turns jobsite notes, voice input, and photos into editable estimate drafts with scope, line items, labor, materials, pricing notes, and client approval links. The product is built for independent contractors and small trade businesses that need to send cleaner estimates quickly without moving their workflow into a full field-service platform.

EstimateKit

EstimateKit is quoting and job software for home service shops: HVAC, plumbing and electrical. A tech builds the quote at the house with good, better and best options. The homeowner picks one and signs on their phone, and the approved quote becomes the job and then the invoice. Everyone in the shop works from the same customers, price book and calendar, for one price. What it does: Good, better and best options on every quote A starter price book for HVAC, plumbing or electrical: parts and flat-rate repairs with their hours, re-priced from your own rate and markup Customer approval and e-signature on their phone, with deposits and partial payments Text the quote from your own phone or email it, with automatic follow-up emails Jobs, a dispatch board with a map, timesheets and purchase orders Invoices customers pay by card online, straight into your own Stripe account Maintenance plans with visit and renewal reminders Equipment records with data-plate photos Quotes built with no cell signal and synced later Owner, office and technician roles One-way sync to QuickBooks Online Who it's for: Residential service, replacement and remodel shops with 1 to 25 people who quote on paper, in spreadsheets or in a generic invoicing app, and owners tired of paying per seat. What it doesn't do yet: No two-way texting service or call tracking, no GPS truck tracking, no tap-to-pay or customer financing, QuickBooks Online only and one way, and 25 people is the cap. Pricing: $49 a month for the whole shop, up to 25 people. No per-user fees and no contract. 14-day free trial, no card. Setup help is free: send your supplier price sheet and we load it with you.

Expert Estimation

Expert Estimation, developed by Pronamics, is a leading suite of software tools for project budgeting and cost estimating. With over 30 years of experience, Pronamics has built a solid reputation for delivering accurate and flexible solutions. Their software is trusted by over 500 companies worldwide, ranging from startups to large corporations. Pronamics offers 24/7/365 live support to ensure that users always have access to assistance when needed. Whether you are a small business or a consultant, Pronamics' software can help you streamline your budgeting and cost management processes and drive your long-term success. {click 'Show More' for valuable information} Expert Estimation software offers a comprehensive set of features and functionality to support accurate cost estimation. Users can build accurate, detailed budgets and estimates for tenders, analyze estimates quickly, and forecast costs efficiently. The software also allows for real-time tracking of on-site project costs and the management of subcontractors and suppliers. With customizable templates, detailed reporting and analytics, and integration with other tools such as Jobpac, Expert Estimation provides a robust and user-friendly platform for cost estimation and budgeting. The primary values of Expert Estimation software are its ability to solve the challenges faced by users in budgeting, estimating, and cost management. The software provides a high level of accuracy and functionality, enabling single or multi-users to control costs effortlessly and make informed decisions. It eliminates the need for manual calculations, saving time and reducing errors. With its forecasting capabilities and real-time cost tracking, users can stay on top of their projects and make adjustments as needed. The software also offers expert 24/7 support, ensuring that users have assistance whenever they need it. From reviews, users particularly appreciate the customisability, detailed reporting, and seamless integration features of Expert Estimation.

FastEstimateMaker

FastEstimateMaker is estimating, invoicing and customer management software for solo contractors and small crews who run their business from a phone. Speak, type, photograph or forward the job, and the AI builds a branded, line-item estimate in about 60 seconds. Your customer signs it on their phone, pays online, and gets a Google review request once the invoice is paid. How it works 1. Describe the job by voice, text, a job-site photo, or a forwarded customer email. 2. The AI drafts the line items, quantities, tax, appointment time and customer details, matched to your own price book. 3. Review it, adjust anything, and send it by text, email, QR code or link. 4. See when the customer opens it. They accept and e-sign, or decline with a reason, from any phone. 5. Turn it into an invoice, collect a deposit or a payment schedule, and get paid by card, PayPal or Venmo. 6. Paid invoices sync to QuickBooks Online or Wave. Solo plan - $29.99/month - AI estimates from voice, text, job-site photos or forwarded emails, with trade-aware line items - Price book, service packages, optional add-ons the customer can choose, and live local material pricing - Branded PDF estimates and invoices - Text and email delivery with view tracking, plus alerts when a client opens, signs or pays - AI-written follow-up messages on a schedule you set - E-signature with a signature certificate, and contract templates with your own terms - E-signed change orders that update the open invoice - Pre-job walkaround: before photos your customer signs off on - Customer portal with estimates, invoices, payments, signatures and job photos in one place - Deposits, payment schedules, recurring invoices and service plans, and automatic payment reminders - Online payments through Stripe, Square, PayPal and Venmo - Job costing with receipt and supplier-invoice scanning, and true margin per job - Repeat-customer CRM and lead pipeline with notes and tasks - Online booking page with Google or Zoho Calendar sync - Automatic Google review requests after payment, plus review QR codes and printable cards - NOAA hail history reports for any customer's address - QuickBooks Online and Wave sync Canvass plan - $59.99/month, plus $19.99/month per sales rep Everything in Solo, plus: - Door-to-door canvassing map with offline door logging and photos - Sales territories drawn on the map and assigned to reps - Storm alerts when NOAA logs hail in your territory, with NOAA storm reports and radar hail on the map - Past-customer hail alerts - Address-list import, CSV export and route optimization - Rep logins under your brand, manager rollups, a rep leaderboard, and commission tracking on collected payments Off-Season plan - $5/month For seasonal trades: your customers, job history, booking page and open invoices stay live, and you resume in one tap. Who it's for Solo contractors and small crews in roofing, painting, landscaping, lawn care, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fencing, pressure washing, cleaning, pest control, handyman work, gutter cleaning, snow removal, deck building and more. Free trial Your first 3 estimates are free, with no time limit and no credit card required. Canvassing is free for 14 days from the first time you open the canvass map. No contracts, cancel anytime. Integrations Stripe, Square, PayPal, Venmo, QuickBooks Online, Wave, Google Calendar, Zoho Calendar and Google Business Profile. Works in any phone or desktop browser, with no app to install. Get started: https://fastestimatemaker.com Built by a contractor who got tired of losing jobs to slow estimates.

FieldDraft

uoting app for trades contractors: a voice note and photos become an itemized quote priced only from your own price book. Lines it can't match are flagged, never guessed. Customers accept and sign online. Works with Jobber and QuickBooks Online, in English or Spanish.

Foreman

Foreman provides end-to-end construction management software that helps contractors manage all of their processes, from pre-construction to project completion. The platform serves as a central location to manage projects, teams, documents, photos, finances, customers, and subcontractors. Its project-first approach keeps every job organized and every client informed at every stage. Through Foreman, you will have access to an extensive list of Sales and Estimating features ranging from a construction CRM and detailed estimating to digital proposals and eSignatures. The Plan Management features cover PDF takeoffs, plan markup, RFIs, and file storage. Its Finance and Invoicing features offer invoices, billing, payment collection, and job costing. With the Project Management features the user has a complete record of every document, proposal, and signed contract tied to each project. Foreman has integrations with QuickBooks Online and Stripe Payments.

Average Rating: 5.0/5.0

Total Reviews: 2

Glasshouse

BIM for everybody. Always up-to-date BIM-models, specifications and tender lists. Manage construction project data with the Glasshouse journal. Highlights inconsistencies across BIM models (Revit & ArchiCAD), specifications and tender lists. Data transparency for entire planning team regardless of IT and BIM competencies. Compatible with the tools you already use. Key features: Journal, highlight of inconsistencies, quantities and data from multiple models, keynotes, content library

Green Margins

GreenMargins is a job costing and quoting platform designed for landscaping, hardscaping, and lawn care businesses. Unlike generic estimating tools, GreenMargins understands the landscaping industry, from crew labor rates and travel time to material markups and seasonal overhead. Contractors use GreenMargins to build professional quotes that protect their margins, then close the loop by tracking actual job costs against estimates. The platform highlights where jobs went over or under budget, so owners can refine their pricing over time. Key capabilities include a custom service builder with drag-and-drop fields, real-time profitability dashboards, supplier and material tracking and multi-crew support.

I-Cost

I-Cost is a construction commercial and carbon management platform for UK contractors, estimators and quantity surveyors. Import a client's BOQ from Excel or CSV and turn it into a structured estimate with areas, levels and sub codes, cost and selling rates and target margins. Lock the final estimate for tender and keep revisions under control. From the estimate, send requests for quotation to suppliers, compare their prices side by side and issue numbered purchase orders with delivery notes, invoices and certificates attached. Staff and site operatives log their hours against the same estimate items, with weekly approval. Every estimate line can carry an embodied-carbon factor from the UK ICE database or your own EPD factors, so cost and carbon are measured on the same quantities. Project reports compare estimate against actual cost by area and export to PDF, Word and Excel. Construction-specific roles, project-level access and granular permissions keep the right information with the right people.

INGENIOUS.BUILD

INGENIOUS.BUILD is construction project management software for owners, developers and owner's reps, with general contractors, architects, engineers and trades working in the same platform. It runs a capital project from planning and budgeting through bidding, contracts, construction administration and closeout, with every party's data live in one place: no exports, no email chains. Each company works in its own workspace and shares project data with the others, so owners see budgets, commitments, invoices and approvals as they happen instead of waiting on monthly reports. Owners and developers use it to run portfolios of capital projects, owner's reps use it to manage projects for their clients, and contractors, designers and trades answer RFIs, submit invoices and track changes in the same record. Each module feeds the next, so a number entered once shows up everywhere it matters. Awarded bids become contracts, and when a change order is approved, the budget updates. AIA pay apps come in with lien waivers and retainage tracked, and approvals route by role, amount or workflow type, with every decision recorded. Owners forecast cost at completion and cash flow by period, and compare budgets across projects, programs and sites. Built-in AI for every user, and a native MCP server in Pro. AI reads invoices, drawings, contracts, change orders and budgets and pulls out the details, and email summaries tell you what you missed, daily or weekly. Through MCP, which is included in Pro, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini or any MCP-compatible AI can work on the project data shared with you. Core capabilities: - Capital planning, portfolio budgets and cash flow forecasting - Bidding, contracts, change orders, invoices and pay applications - RFIs, submittals, drawings, specifications and meeting minutes - Schedules, tasks and risk tracking - Mobile app for daily reports, punch lists and site photos - Integrations with accounting and ERP systems Unlimited projects and unlimited external collaborators, so the whole project team works from the same data.

Average Rating: 4.4/5.0

Total Reviews: 15

InstaBid

InstaBid is estimating software for small residential contractors in the United States: the owner-operator with one to ten on the crew who still writes his own bids at the kitchen table after a full day on the job. John Dudley started building it in 2025, after 30 years as a general contractor. He also co-hosts Around the House, a home-improvement radio show heard on 200+ stations with 1M+ weekly reach. Three ways a homeowner gets a bid. All three are priced by the same engine. (1) A short web form on the contractor's own site, in his colors and with his logo. (2) InstaBid 411: the homeowner calls the contractor's own number and walks through the job with a phone agent, or the contractor calls a job in himself from the truck. (3) InstaBid Live: a video walk. "Here's my kitchen: cherry cabinets, tile floor, new sink, move the sink three feet." Either way, by the time the homeowner hangs up and checks their email, the bid is there: a full scope of work, an AI-generated render of the finished project, a contract and a deposit button. From describing the job to a finished, itemized estimate takes under two minutes. An authored catalog, not AI guesses. The cost catalog was written by John from 30 years as a general contractor. Every price was reviewed and decided by a person, and every number is editable, so the contractor can enter his own costs. Your cost, your markup. The engine gives the contractor his real material and labor cost with zero platform markup, from 25,533 real prices across 11 trades: roofing, siding, drywall, painting, flooring, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, cabinets, countertops and whole remodels. Material prices are priced to your ZIP code, or he can plug in his own supplier. Any contractor with an ABC Supply account gets that pricing on every plan, and any other supplier with an API can be connected on request. Labor, materials, multipliers, markup, tax and deposit are all editable. A price he types in wins from then on, enforced in code. When a material price jumps more than 10%, InstaBid holds that line for review instead of quietly billing it. The close. The homeowner can sign, pay the deposit and book a start date on the contractor's Google Calendar without a phone call. The contractor picks how much control he keeps: review-first, trust the engine (the default) or full auto. Change orders are priced at his numbers, approved or declined with no login, and rolled into the job total. Running the job. He installs InstaBid on his phone by scanning a QR code in the app (a web app, no app store). From there he scans receipts and assigns them to a job, and his crew log their hours per job, so every job has its own profit and loss. A client portal gives the homeowner photos, a job diary and a pay-now button. Subs get the scope by SMS and email, and on Crew and Shop their bids come back side by side, cheapest first, without seeing his cost or markup. A built-in CRM tracks quiet bids. Integrates with QuickBooks, HubSpot, ServiceTitan, Zapier, Make and thousands of other apps. Contractors can connect their own supplier accounts, like ABC Supply, with their account and API key, so estimates use their real pricing. Help when you want it. An onboarding assistant walks every new user through setup, and live onboarding with John is open to anyone who asks: embedding the form, calling in with 411, or running a video walk. A chat assistant on the contractor's web form answers homeowners' questions and guides them to fill it out correctly; it never quotes prices, and the contractor can edit the form's questions. In Spanish. Signup, onboarding, dashboard, estimate, PDF and email all run in Spanish, with prices identical to the penny. Change orders are English-only for now. Pricing. Flat and month to month: Solo $99/month for one trade, Crew $249/month for three trades and 3 seats, Shop $499/month for every trade and 5 seats, including whole-remodel estimates, InstaBid 411 and InstaBid Live. 10 days free, no card, no setup fee. InstaBid takes zero percent of the job and never sells leads. Not built for: commercial bidding, blueprint takeoff, or on-premise installs.