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Head-to-head · Project Estimation Software

Clear Estimates vs Sage Estimating

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Clear Estimates #5 in Project Estimation Software 8.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Try Clear Estimates
Sage Estimating #7 in Project Estimation Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Sage

Clear Estimates leads on 0 checks, Sage Estimating on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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 · 8.5/10
  • Free trialonly Clear Estimates
  • Most featuresSage Estimating · 2 of 5

Clear Estimates scores higher on our rubric for project estimation software: 8.5 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Clear Estimates is the better fit for small contractors needing estimates and invoices. Sage Estimating is the better fit for construction firms invested in Sage products.

  • Clear Estimates fits best

    Small contractors needing estimates and invoices

  • Sage Estimating fits best

    Construction firms invested in Sage products

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Side by side

Feature Clear Estimates 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Sage Estimating 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 7.9
Ranking #5 in Project Estimation Software #7 in Project Estimation Software
Best for Small contractors needing estimates and invoices Construction firms invested in Sage products
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $59/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Windows
Support Email, Phone, Docs Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Clear Estimates 0/5 · Sage Estimating 2/5
Scenario planning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Resource capacity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cost estimation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Historical data Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Agile estimation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Estimation method Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Reusable templates with regional labor and material pricing
  • Proposals, change orders, invoices, and payment collection in one product
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Digital takeoff, trade databases, and customizable estimating assemblies
  • Bid leveling, historical estimates, and AI-powered anomaly detection
  • Connects with Sage construction, finance, Power BI, RSMeans, and eTakeoff
Cons
  • Focused on estimating rather than scheduling or project management
  • No free plan
  • Advanced integrations and reporting require the Pro plan
  • Windows-only availability limits platform flexibility
  • Desktop software may not suit teams seeking a fully cloud-native estimator
  • Requires contact with Sage for purchasing information
Our verdict

Clear Estimates is cloud-based estimating software for residential remodelers, contractors, and handymen. Its core workflow covers reusable project templates, regional labor and material pricing, customizable parts and proposal text,…

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Sage Estimating is construction estimating software for general contractors, construction management firms, and specialty contractors. It supports digital quantity takeoff, trade-specific cost databases, customizable assemblies, and…

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  1. Clear EstimatesProject Estimation Software 8.530-day trial
  2. Sage EstimatingProject Estimation Software 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Clear Estimates — where it wins

    • Reusable templates with regional labor and material pricing
    • Proposals, change orders, invoices, and payment collection in one product
    • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on estimating rather than scheduling or project management
    • No free plan
    • Advanced integrations and reporting require the Pro plan

  • Sage Estimating — where it wins

    • Digital takeoff, trade databases, and customizable estimating assemblies
    • Bid leveling, historical estimates, and AI-powered anomaly detection
    • Connects with Sage construction, finance, Power BI, RSMeans, and eTakeoff

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only availability limits platform flexibility
    • Desktop software may not suit teams seeking a fully cloud-native estimator
    • Requires contact with Sage for purchasing information
  • Clear Estimates8.5/10 · 30-day trial

    A focused estimating tool with templates, regional pricing, invoicing, and payment collection.

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  • Sage Estimating7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature construction estimator with strong Sage integrations and desktop delivery.

    Visit SageFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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