BrickControl vs ContractorCounter

BrickControl9.1Visit ContractorCounter8.4Visit

Higher score BrickControl #2 in Concrete Contractor Software 9.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit BrickControl

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ContractorCounter #8 in Concrete Contractor Software 8.4/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit site

• BrickControl fits best

  Multi-project construction companies

• ContractorCounter fits best

  Budget-conscious takeoff teams

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Side by side

Feature	BrickControl 9.1/10 Visit ↗	ContractorCounter 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.4
Ranking	#2 in Concrete Contractor Software	#8 in Concrete Contractor Software
Best for	Multi-project construction companies	Budget-conscious takeoff teams
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$64/mo	$10/seat/mo (best)
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	3 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	3 days · card required
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets	Email, Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features BrickControl 1/6 · ContractorCounter 1/6
Concrete estimating	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Bid management	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Dispatch scheduling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Production tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Job costing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Crew management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile platforms	Not checked yet	Both
Our review
Pros	Covers estimating, scheduling, costs, documents, purchasing, and invoicing Supports web, desktop, mobile, API, and REST API integrations Includes automatic backups and tiered support options	Concrete slab, footing, formwork and reinforcement quantity takeoffs AI-assisted counts, measurements, scale setting and rate suggestions Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
Cons	No free plan; the entry plan starts at $64 per month Basic includes 2 users, while Business includes 3 and Premium includes 5 REST API use and accounting integrations start with the Premium plan	Free plan is limited to one project Exports and workspace sharing require a paid plan or eligible trial Does not cover verified scheduling, dispatch or job costing
Our verdict	BrickControl is cloud-based construction management and ERP software for builders, contractors, and construction companies. It brings estimating and bidding, project planning, scheduling, progress and certificate management, cost control,… Read the review →	ContractorCounter is browser-based construction takeoff and estimating software for concrete contractors, subcontractors and small trade teams. It supports drawing uploads, scale calibration, markups, measurements, item counts and live… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• BrickControl — where it wins

  • Covers estimating, scheduling, costs, documents, purchasing, and invoicing
  • Supports web, desktop, mobile, API, and REST API integrations
  • Includes automatic backups and tiered support options

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the entry plan starts at $64 per month
  • Basic includes 2 users, while Business includes 3 and Premium includes 5
  • REST API use and accounting integrations start with the Premium plan

• ContractorCounter — where it wins

  • Concrete slab, footing, formwork and reinforcement quantity takeoffs
  • AI-assisted counts, measurements, scale setting and rate suggestions
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to one project
  • Exports and workspace sharing require a paid plan or eligible trial
  • Does not cover verified scheduling, dispatch or job costing

• BrickControl9.1/10 · 14-day trial

  Broad construction ERP coverage for multi-project teams, starting at $64 per month.

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• ContractorCounter8.4/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

  A focused concrete takeoff tool with a free entry point and paid estimating workflows.

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