Electrical Estimating Software Compared
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Side-by-side comparisons of the estimating and takeoff tools electrical contractors ask about most. Each page lists what the tool does well, its published pricing, and when it is the better choice than SparkQuote.
At a glance
| Tool | Owner | Platform | Published price | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimble Accubid | Trimble | Windows desktop; Accubid Anywhere is cloud-hosted | Not published | Accubid alternative |
| ConEst IntelliBid | ConEst, part of JDM Technology Group | Windows on-premises or hosted CE Cloud | Not published | ConEst alternative |
| McCormick | Foundation Software | Cloud-hosted or on-premises | Not published | McCormick alternative |
| PlanSwift | ConstructConnect | Windows desktop | $2,000–$3,000 per seat per year | PlanSwift alternative |
| STACK | STACK | Cloud, browser-based | From $249 per user per month | STACK alternative |
| Procore Estimating (formerly Esticom) | Procore Technologies | Cloud | Not published; annual contracts | Esticom alternative |
Prices are the vendors' published list prices at the time of writing; check each vendor before you buy. Each comparison page dates its figures.
How we compare
Every comparison uses the same questions: who owns the product, what it runs on, what it costs, how it handles electrical labor units and takeoff, and who it fits. We say when the other tool is the better choice.
Where SparkQuote fits
SparkQuote is a browser-based estimator for electrical shops of 1 to 50 people. See electrical estimating software, takeoff software and the planned pricing.