--- title: GeneralCOST Estimator Reviews meta\_title: 'GeneralCOST Estimator Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how GeneralCOST Estimator works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 3.0 review\_count: 2 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2025-10-31' parent\_category: name: Construction Management url: https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-management --- # GeneralCOST Estimator Reviews & Product Details GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel is a construction estimating software that allows you to manage your bid accuracy and speed, and have your vital information where you need it, when you need it. * * * Seller [CPR](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cpr) Discussions [GeneralCOST Estimator Community](https://www.g2.com/products/generalcost-estimator/discuss) Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Procore](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Procore") Procore 4.6/5(4,280) ](https://www.g2.com/products/procore/reviews) [ ![Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)") Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud) 4.4/5(5,385) ](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud/reviews) [ ![HCSS](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "HCSS") HCSS 4.6/5(264) ](https://www.g2.com/products/hcss/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/generalcost-estimator/competitors/alternatives) ![Jeff G.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jeff G.") JG Jeff G. Physical Plant Manager Higher Education Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 10/11/2017 "Trial Use of GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel" 2.5/5 What do you like best about GeneralCOST Estimator? This Excel Addin is pre-populated with many unit cost items which could easily have an inflator applied to them for future use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about GeneralCOST Estimator? It is limited in that it only supports the 16 divisions of CSI Masterformat and is no longer consistent with typical commercial design and construction. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering GeneralCOST Estimator: This is an easy to use product for light commercial or residential projects. I've used it to calculate buildouts of commercial lease spaces Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is GeneralCOST Estimator solving and how is that benefiting you? This is a good tool for smaller General Contractor Design/Build work where the specification sections would not pose a significant limitation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Jhoel M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jhoel M.") JM Jhoel M. Coord. Planificacion y abastecimiento Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/26/2016 "General Cost Estimator" 3.5/5 What do you like best about GeneralCOST Estimator? I used this file in a small project to evaluate in a small carpentry. It is quite flexible for my business. The reports presented to the board are of high quality with this software. The direction and management are pleased with all the information received. The reports presented to the board of directors are of great quality thanks to this software. The direction and management are pleased with all the information received. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about GeneralCOST Estimator? In general, it is a good program. My suggestions are focused on applying emphasis on the reports. The reports area is pretty good; it should provide a greater level view of mobile devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering GeneralCOST Estimator: Is a great Excel file. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is GeneralCOST Estimator solving and how is that benefiting you? I improved the base in my purchase, the cost information obtained allowed me to optimize my income. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 9/21/2016 Validated ReviewerSource: OrganicAI Translated ### There are not enough reviews of GeneralCOST Estimator for G2 to provide buying insight. 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