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# Bluebeam vs STACK Takeoff & Estimate Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Bluebeam** [

4.6/5(494)

](https://www.g2.com/products/bluebeam/reviews#reviews)

**STACK Takeoff & Estimate** [

4.5/5(94)

](https://www.g2.com/products/stack-takeoff-estimate/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Bluebeam**
Free Trial

**$260.00** 1 User Per Year · Basics

**STACK Takeoff & Estimate**
Free Trial

**$249.00** Per Month · Premium

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Bluebeam**
1 month

Based on 17 responses

**STACK Takeoff & Estimate**
1 month

Based on 18 responses

Return on Investment

**Bluebeam**
9 months

Based on 17 responses

**STACK Takeoff & Estimate**
5 months4 months sooner

Based on 17 responses

Perceived Cost

**Bluebeam**
$$$$$

**STACK Takeoff & Estimate**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Bluebeam**
6%

**STACK Takeoff & Estimate**
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Pros & Cons

**Bluebeam**
[
Ease of Use (29)
](https://www.g2.com/products/bluebeam/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1229825&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Tools (14)
](https://www.g2.com/products/bluebeam/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1230763&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/bluebeam/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1228944&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Learning (7)
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**STACK Takeoff & Estimate**
[
Ease of Use (30)
](https://www.g2.com/products/stack-takeoff-estimate/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2082336&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Features (13)
](https://www.g2.com/products/stack-takeoff-estimate/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2113291&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/stack-takeoff-estimate/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2262025&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Improvement Needed (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/stack-takeoff-estimate/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2261890&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Bluebeam**
[

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Adobe Acrobat

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AutoCAD

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 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_271552315c04a03aac2d91953498dcd4/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud.png "Product Avatar Image")

Autodesk Forma (formerly...

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Civil 3D

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**STACK Takeoff & Estimate**
[

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Acumatica

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Vault

](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-vault/reviews)[

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BidCentral

](https://www.g2.com/products/bidcentral/reviews)[

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Dodge One

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Screenshots

**Bluebeam**
 ![Bluebeam screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/117813/Bluebeam-Revu-2018-Redesigned-Interface.png)

**STACK Takeoff & Estimate**
 ![STACK Takeoff & Estimate screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1429632/Estimate-Dashboard.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Bluebeam**

9.2

9.2412

**STACK Takeoff & Estimate**

8.8

8.871

Ease of Use

**Bluebeam**

8.4

8.4416

**STACK Takeoff & Estimate**

9.0

9.075

Ease of Setup

**Bluebeam**

8.6

8.6130

**STACK Takeoff & Estimate**

9.1

9.165

Ease of Admin

**Bluebeam**

7.9

7.967

**STACK Takeoff & Estimate**

9.1

9.119

Quality of Support

**Bluebeam**

8.4

8.4324

**STACK Takeoff & Estimate**

9.3

9.369

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Bluebeam**

8.4

8.465

**STACK Takeoff & Estimate**

9.5

9.519

Product Direction (% positive)

**Bluebeam**

8.6

8.6389

**STACK Takeoff & Estimate**

9.3

9.369

Features

Takeoff[Hide 59 FeaturesShow 59 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

62

7.6

25

Data Gathering

Cost Calculators

8.5(won by 0.7)

34

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.8

20

Enterprise Search

7.9(won by 0.3)

33

7.6

18

Multiple Input Formats

8.5(won by 0.5)

39

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

22

Bid Generation

Collaborative Editing

9.0(won by 1.3)

47

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.7

23

Automated BoQs and BoMs

8.2(won by 0.9)

30

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.3

17

Versioning

9.2(won by 1.3)

36

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.9

20

Integration with Estimating Software

Feature Not Available

6.9(won by default)

17

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bid Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Plans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quotes/Estimates

Not enough data

Not enough data

2D Drawing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bill of Materials

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proposal Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labor Cost Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Annotations

Not enough data

Not enough data

For AEC Industry

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

3D Imaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Built-In Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assembly Takeoff

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Costing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Subcontractor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Punch List[Hide 39 FeaturesShow 39 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

40

Not enough data

Documentation

Attachment Uploads

9.0(won by default)

34

Not enough data

Templates

8.6(won by default)

32

Not enough data

List Generation

8.3(won by default)

32

Not enough data

Reporting and Analytics

7.9(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Third-Party Inspection Software Integration

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Collaboration

Action History

8.9(won by default)

32

Not enough data

Notifications and Reminders

8.0(won by default)

29

Not enough data

Messaging and Communication

7.8(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Mobile Support

7.7(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Service History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Annotations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Punchlist/QA Walk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Add & Edit Photos

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inspection Checklists

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Residential

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Commercial Real Estate

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Categorization/Grouping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inspection Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Construction Project Management[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.8

11

Not enough data

Task Management

Information Management

10.0(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Communication and Collaboration

9.5(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Construction Accounting Tool Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Construction Estimating Tool Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Construction Workforce Management Tool Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Site Management

Field Service Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Field Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Field Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheets

Not enough data

Not enough data

Photo and Video Uploads

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workforce Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Construction Estimating[Hide 88 FeaturesShow 88 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.8

62

Workflow Management

Proposal Generation

Not enough data

6.9(won by default)

36

Integrations

Not enough data

7.0(won by default)

36

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

QuickBooks Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Costing

Access to Cost Databases

Not enough data

7.0(won by default)

32

Digitizing Quantities

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

43

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

32

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Takeoff

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

6

Quotes/Estimates

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

6

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Subcontractor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

BIM Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Materials Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Collection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

HVAC Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Assemblies

Not enough data

Not enough data

CAD Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bid Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Residential

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electrical Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commercial/Industrial

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

What-if Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Plumbing Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For AEC Industry

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Costing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dispatch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contractor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Remodelers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

2D/3D Designing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Construction Drawing Management[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

137

Not enough data

Document Management

Centralized Platform

8.9(won by default)

86

Not enough data

Versioning

9.1(won by default)

101

Not enough data

Document Management

9.1(won by default)

109

Not enough data

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Technology

8.4(won by default)

70

Not enough data

Linkage

8.8(won by default)

77

Not enough data

Site Management

Site Progress Monitoring

8.4(won by default)

65

Not enough data

Mobile Access

7.8(won by default)

62

Not enough data

Field Service Management[Hide 118 FeaturesShow 118 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.4

9

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Image-to-Text

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Before the Job

Calendar

6.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Dispatch

6.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Roles

8.1(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Booking

6.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

On the Job

Location

6.4(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Employee Communication

8.8(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Behavior Monitoring

6.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Client Notifications

7.8(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Field Sales

6.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Collection in the Field

Not enough data

Not enough data

After the Job

Reports

8.8(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Analytics

8.6(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

8.1(won by default)

6

Not enough data

CRM Integrations

7.1(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

QuickBooks Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Field Service Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Work Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Checklists

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parts Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Residential Properties

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vendor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dispatch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Technician Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preventive Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commercial Properties

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Historical Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Facility Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inspection Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Routing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Documentation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization and Recommendation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Allocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

GPS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quotes/Estimates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Time Clock

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workforce Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Productivity Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Price and Cost Calculations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Equipment Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Route Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Knowledge Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Driver ETA

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

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User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Bluebeam](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/09f64bd23869f31e798e0c10b95d8a98/bluebeam.svg "Bluebeam")](https://www.g2.com/products/bluebeam/reviews)

Bluebeam

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

35.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

44.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

20.2%

[![STACK Takeoff & Estimate](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3b8317f0907f49633aca34b7b92fb3de/stack-takeoff-estimate.svg "STACK Takeoff & Estimate")](https://www.g2.com/products/stack-takeoff-estimate/reviews)

STACK Takeoff & Estimate

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

86.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

10.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

2.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

35.6%

86.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

44.2%

10.7%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

20.2%

2.4%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Bluebeam](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/09f64bd23869f31e798e0c10b95d8a98/bluebeam.svg "Bluebeam")](https://www.g2.com/products/bluebeam/reviews)
Bluebeam

Construction

43.2%

Architecture & Planning

21.3%

Civil Engineering

10.8%

Design

5.7%

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

4.0%

Other

15.0%

[![STACK Takeoff & Estimate](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3b8317f0907f49633aca34b7b92fb3de/stack-takeoff-estimate.svg "STACK Takeoff & Estimate")](https://www.g2.com/products/stack-takeoff-estimate/reviews)
STACK Takeoff & Estimate

Construction

86.1%

Building Materials

5.1%

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

2.5%

Retail

1.3%

Real Estate

1.3%

Other

3.8%

FAQs

## Bluebeam vs STACK Takeoff & Estimate FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between Bluebeam vs STACK Takeoff & Estimate?

Bluebeam and STACK Takeoff & Estimate are both highly rated for Construction Drawing Management, but Bluebeam is most recognized for its robust document management and PDF editing tools, while STACK Takeoff & Estimate stands out for ease of use and integrated estimating features.

| [Bluebeam](https://www.g2.com/products/bluebeam/reviews) | [STACK Takeoff & Estimate](https://www.g2.com/products/stack-takeoff-estimate/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (461 reviews) | 4.5/5 (83 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.5 | 9.1 |
| 8.4 | 9.3 |
| Document Management (10 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (30 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Bluebeam and STACK Takeoff & Estimate compare?

STACK Takeoff & Estimate is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Bluebeam.

- **Bluebeam:** Reviewers note that Bluebeam can feel expensive for smaller teams, and the switch to a subscription model is a common trade-off mentioned in recent reviews.
- **STACK Takeoff & Estimate:** Reviewers describe STACK as user-friendly and affordable, with several noting that the initial price point is justified by the time savings and efficiency gains.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviewers mention switching to STACK Takeoff & Estimate for its ease of use, cloud-based access, and integrated estimating features.

### What are the best alternatives to Bluebeam and STACK Takeoff & Estimate?

The top three alternatives to Bluebeam and STACK Takeoff & Estimate are Methvin, Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud), and Procore.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bluebeam](https://www.g2.com/products/bluebeam/reviews) | 4.5/5 (461 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers mention pricing can be high for small teams | Document Management (10 all-time mentions) |
| [STACK Takeoff & Estimate](https://www.g2.com/products/stack-takeoff-estimate/reviews) | 4.5/5 (83 reviews) | Small-Business | Described as user-friendly and affordable | Ease of Use (30 all-time mentions) |
| [Methvin](https://www.g2.com/products/methvin/reviews) | 4.6/5 (105 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud/reviews) | 4.4/5 (5385 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Procore](https://www.g2.com/products/procore/reviews) | 4.6/5 (4250 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Construction Drawing Management features should I prioritize when comparing Bluebeam and STACK Takeoff & Estimate?

Buyers comparing Bluebeam and STACK Takeoff & Estimate should prioritize Document Management, Ease of Use, Integration with Estimating Software, Collaboration, and Customization.

- **Document Management:** Bluebeam (10 all-time mentions), STACK Takeoff & Estimate (6 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Use:** Bluebeam (8.4/10, 29 all-time mentions), STACK Takeoff & Estimate (9.0/10, 30 all-time mentions)
- **Integration with Estimating Software:** STACK Takeoff & Estimate offers this feature, Bluebeam does not
- **Collaboration:** Bluebeam (8 all-time mentions), STACK Takeoff & Estimate (5 all-time mentions for cloud collaboration)
- **Customization:** Bluebeam (6 all-time mentions), STACK Takeoff & Estimate (5 all-time mentions)

### What are the pros and cons of Bluebeam vs STACK Takeoff & Estimate?

Bluebeam's headline strength is robust document management, while STACK Takeoff & Estimate excels in ease of use and efficiency for takeoffs and estimating.

- **Bluebeam strengths:** Document Management (10 all-time mentions), Tools (14), Intuitive (12), Collaboration (8), Customization (6)
- **Bluebeam trade-offs:** Learning Curve (8), Difficult Learning (7), Expensive (6), Lack of Features (7)
- **STACK Takeoff & Estimate strengths:** Ease of Use (30 all-time mentions), Features (13), Setup Ease (10), Efficiency Improvement (9), Time-saving (9), Document Management (6), Estimating (6), Implementation Ease (6)
- **STACK Takeoff & Estimate trade-offs:** Missing Features (8), Improvement Needed (5)

### Is Bluebeam or STACK Takeoff & Estimate better for small businesses?

STACK Takeoff & Estimate is the better fit for small businesses, with higher satisfaction scores and strong small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **Bluebeam:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers note robust document management but mention a learning curve and higher pricing for small teams.
- **STACK Takeoff & Estimate:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently highlight ease of use, affordability, and quick setup as key benefits for small companies.

### Which Construction Drawing Management platform has better integrations?

Bluebeam is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions than STACK Takeoff & Estimate.

- **Bluebeam:** Revit integration is cited in 17 all-time mentions, with reviewers noting its usefulness for organizing print sets and automating repetitive steps.
- **STACK Takeoff & Estimate:** Reviewers mention integration with Office 365 and Buildertrend in recent reviews, but without all-time mention counts.

### How do Bluebeam and STACK Takeoff & Estimate compare on customer support?

STACK Takeoff & Estimate is rated higher for Quality of Support, with a 0.9-point advantage over Bluebeam (9.3 vs 8.4).

- **Bluebeam:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, but some mention challenges with subscription management and slow response times for complex issues.
- **STACK Takeoff & Estimate:** Reviewers consistently praise customer support for being responsive, helpful, and quick to resolve issues, with several noting positive experiences during onboarding and troubleshooting.

### Which is easier to implement, Bluebeam or STACK Takeoff & Estimate?

STACK Takeoff & Estimate is easier to implement, with a 0.6-point higher Ease of Setup score than Bluebeam (9.1 vs 8.5).

- **Bluebeam:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward but note a learning curve for advanced features and some challenges with licensing management.
- **STACK Takeoff & Estimate:** Reviewers consistently highlight easy and quick setup, with many stating they were up and running in a couple of hours and found the onboarding process smooth.

### Which product has better Document Management?

Bluebeam is more frequently cited for Document Management, with a higher all-time mention count and strong reviewer sentiment.

- **Bluebeam:** Document Management (10 all-time mentions), Drawing Management (6), Collaboration (8), and a Meets Requirements score of 9.2
- **STACK Takeoff & Estimate:** Document Management (6 all-time mentions), Collaboration (5), and a Meets Requirements score of 8.8

Alternatives

**Bluebeam Alternatives**

 ![Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/39d038f4dc28c04cdab43f90e30b1bb8/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud%282%29.svg "Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)")

[
Autodesk Forma (formerly...
](/products/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud/reviews)

 ![Procore](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/be80394696971d31b64296501b046ca1/procore.svg "Procore")

[
Procore
](/products/procore/reviews)

 ![Fieldwire by Hilti](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2d1f0ba576ad0a9113578ad5a6b68181/fieldwire-by-hilti.svg "Fieldwire by Hilti")

[
Fieldwire by Hilti
](/products/fieldwire-by-hilti/reviews)

 ![Revizto](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b34e607539f121bed2f5a51498e46617/revizto.svg "Revizto")

[
Revizto
](/products/revizto/reviews)

**STACK Takeoff & Estimate Alternatives**

 ![Methvin](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8fb0559c27a7f28bca5e1f30976fcfad/methvin.svg "Methvin")

[
Methvin
](/products/methvin/reviews)

 ![Procore](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/be80394696971d31b64296501b046ca1/procore.svg "Procore")

[
Procore
](/products/procore/reviews)

 ![ProEst](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/61fe4fabc8c1a5330ac538d9707d008e/proest.svg "ProEst")

[
ProEst
](/products/proest/reviews)

 ![Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/39d038f4dc28c04cdab43f90e30b1bb8/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud%282%29.svg "Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)")

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Autodesk Forma (formerly...
](/products/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud/reviews)