Best Construction Cost Estimating Software 2025
Expert rankings of the top construction estimating software solutions for 2025 based on comprehensive evaluation across 47 features.
2025 Top 5 Rankings
- ProEst (9.4/10) - Best Overall, Commercial GCs, $200-400/mo
- STACK (9.1/10) - Best Cloud Solution, Specialty Contractors, $2,499/year
- PlanSwift (8.8/10) - Best Value, Small Contractors, $1,749 one-time
- Buildertrend (8.7/10) - Best Residential, Home Builders, $499-999/mo
- Buildxact (8.5/10) - Best Mid-Market, Growing Companies, $149-249/mo
Selection by Company Size
- Solo Operators: Clear Estimates ($59/mo)
- Small Teams (2-10): PlanSwift ($1,749 one-time)
- Mid-Size (11-50): STACK ($2,499-4,999/year)
- Enterprise (50+): ProEst ($200-400/user/mo)
2025 Trends
- AI integration now standard in mid-tier platforms
- 78% of new purchases are cloud-based
- Mobile-first design is essential
- Subscription models dominate the market
