STACK Takeoff & Estimate Reviews & Product Details

Stack is very feature rich. It has an expansive takeoff item and assembly library to customize and build fluid bids. It make's collaboration with other estimators in various locations very seamless. Integration was simple for our smaller team size. We use this software every day in both residential and commercial applications. The customer support has been solid as we run into issues. It is an easy product to recommend. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The features added to the newest estimate worksheet seems to be geared exclusively to GC's more that trade specific estimates. The Labor and Material worksheet is our goto on all proposals. It would also be nice if Stack would send email natively instead of having to download excel or pdf's that lack custom formatting layouts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have a high appreciation for STACK Takeoff & Estimate because it effectively meets our needs for takeoffs and estimating, which made it stand out among other vendors we considered. The setup process was straightforward, facilitated by comprehensive training, which made using the system easy despite initial concerns. The standout feature is the AI software, which has greatly enhanced our efficiency by automating the tracing of walls and lines, substantially speeding up our workflow. This feature also empowers us to handle a higher volume of bids, thereby increasing our capacity to secure more jobs. Additionally, the ability to save material costs within the system is tremendously helpful. Even though the AI is pricey, the increase in productivity and the workload it enables us to handle makes the cost worthwhile. Overall, STACK Takeoff & Estimate effectively eliminates the manual hassle of calculations, making our bidding process much more efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like that the AI software doesn't take varying ceiling heights into account on a single plan page, requiring us to handle that portion manually despite the convenience it offers elsewhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate the great customer service with STACK Takeoff & Estimate. They consistently evolve, change, and make the product better. The overall user-friendliness and ease of learning the software have been a big boost to our team. I like that we can access it remotely and make changes to our scope with just a click of a button. The initial setup was seamless and super easy, getting us up and running in a couple of hours. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think that the copy and paste features on the floor plans could be better. If you could highlight something on the floor plan, that would improve it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate the accuracy that STACK Takeoff & Estimate provides, especially how it clearly depicts materials takeoffs. This clarity is vital because it allows us to share detailed and reliable information with our customers effortlessly. I also find that the software enables us to get accurate material quantities promptly, which is crucial for landscape and hardscape construction projects. Moreover, the ease of use and user-friendly learning curve of STACK Takeoff & Estimate means that integrating it into our workflow was seamless and straightforward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

That i cannot be logged into my account from two devices at the same time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I greatly appreciate the friendliness of STACK Takeoff & Estimate. The software is extremely user-friendly, which makes its installation and integration into our daily workflow easier. The assembly features, in particular, are incredibly useful as they allow direct linking of elements to takeoffs, thus making the estimation process simpler and faster. Moreover, the way assemblies interact with the estimation section significantly simplifies and speeds up price calculations. Connectivity among colleagues is also a strong point, as it enhances collaboration and coordination within our team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like the fact that I can't define a takeoff in the foreground or background. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The customizability at the TAKEOFF level is the best. Creating our own items, assemblies, and being able to change how measurements calculate costs is super easy and helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lack of customizability at the ESTIMATES level. There's certain things we have to manually input every time we do an estimate, and it'd be nice to have a place to say

"add an extra X% to the costs of MATERIALS for taxes" for example. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's design makes it easy to go as detailed as needed to conduct my takeoffs for all hardscapes! Makes it a plus when I am able to add a legend that makes it easy to follow when I send takeoffs for review. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I need a better way to be trained on new features. I can't do sit down meetings during construction season. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I enjoy the ability to search for any wording on the plans or even my takeoff list if it becomes long. This ensure I don't miss details for things such as waterproofing or BSM controls which can be difficult to find on plans. But with the search function it has reduce the time I review plans significantly. Also the ease of uploading plans and panning across each page is very convenient. Another great feature I use is auto renaming and numbering of the pages, a big timesaver instead of naming them individually by hand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It would be helpful to close all of the tabs open with one or two clicks instead of clicking on each one individually. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate how Stack allows you to upload several documents and plans at once, automatically separating and labeling them for you. The takeoff tools are another feature I really enjoy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It was a bit difficult for me at first, but after I watched the videos, everything started to make sense. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The measuring and using takeoffs is quite handy. Being able to copy, paste, and change takeoffs. The shortcuts are a big help as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not being able to build up rates within the unit cost estimate section. Not being able to insert an item in the unit cost estimate section manually. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.