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Head-to-head · Remodeling Estimating Software

Clear Estimates vs ConGenius

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Clear Estimates #3 in Remodeling Estimating Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Try Clear Estimates
ConGenius #7 in Remodeling Estimating Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ConGenius

Clear Estimates leads on 0 checks, ConGenius on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreClear Estimates · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly ConGenius
  • Free trialonly Clear Estimates
  • Most featuresConGenius · 3 of 3

Clear Estimates scores higher on our rubric for remodeling estimating software: 8.8 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

ConGenius offers free plan; Clear Estimates doesn't.

Clear Estimates is the better fit for remodelers wanting detailed, reusable estimates. ConGenius is the better fit for small contractors needing takeoffs and proposals.

  • Clear Estimates fits best

    Remodelers wanting detailed, reusable estimates

  • ConGenius fits best

    Small contractors needing takeoffs and proposals

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Side by side

Feature Clear Estimates 8.8/10 Visit ↗ ConGenius 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.9
Ranking #3 in Remodeling Estimating Software #7 in Remodeling Estimating Software
Best for Remodelers wanting detailed, reusable estimates Small contractors needing takeoffs and proposals
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $59/mo —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Live chat, Docs, Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business
Features Clear Estimates 1/3 · ConGenius 3/3
Estimate templates ✓ ✓
Online proposal signing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Digital takeoff Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Cost database Not checked yet Materials_labor
Line items Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile estimating Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 13,000+ line items and 200+ preloaded templates
  • Quarterly regional labor and material rate updates
  • Change orders, invoices, and credit card or ACH collection
  • Automatic markups, taxes, fees and discounts speed estimate calculations.
  • Reusable templates plus a 200,000-plus Home Depot parts catalog.
  • Pro Plus adds digital measurement and takeoffs from plans, photos and sketches.
Cons
  • No free plan; Standard starts at $59/month billed annually
  • Focused on estimating, not scheduling or project management
  • Buildertrend and Zapier CRM integrations require Pro
  • Free plan is limited to five projects, 200 files and one included user.
  • Digital takeoffs are available only on the Pro Plus plan.
  • Web-only deployment can constrain teams seeking other deployment formats.
Our verdict

Residential remodelers, contractors, and handymen can use Clear Estimates to build estimates from reusable project templates and regional labor and material pricing. Customizable parts, templates, and proposal text help tailor estimates to…

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ConGenius is cloud software for remodelers, trade contractors and builders who need to turn plans, material costs and labor into client-ready proposals. Its workflow combines estimate building, reusable project and assembly templates,…

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  1. Clear EstimatesRemodeling Estimating Software 8.830-day trial
  2. ConGeniusRemodeling Estimating Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Clear Estimates — where it wins

    • 13,000+ line items and 200+ preloaded templates
    • Quarterly regional labor and material rate updates
    • Change orders, invoices, and credit card or ACH collection

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Standard starts at $59/month billed annually
    • Focused on estimating, not scheduling or project management
    • Buildertrend and Zapier CRM integrations require Pro

  • ConGenius — where it wins

    • Automatic markups, taxes, fees and discounts speed estimate calculations.
    • Reusable templates plus a 200,000-plus Home Depot parts catalog.
    • Pro Plus adds digital measurement and takeoffs from plans, photos and sketches.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to five projects, 200 files and one included user.
    • Digital takeoffs are available only on the Pro Plus plan.
    • Web-only deployment can constrain teams seeking other deployment formats.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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