Head-to-head · Electrical Estimating Software
ConEst IntelliBid vs McCormick Systems
Our verdict
- Highest scoreConEst IntelliBid · 7.9/10
ConEst IntelliBid scores higher on our rubric for electrical estimating software: 7.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
ConEst IntelliBid is the better fit for electrical estimators who value a large item library. McCormick Systems is the better fit for electrical and multi-trade estimating teams.
- ConEst IntelliBid fits best
Electrical estimators who value a large item library
- McCormick Systems fits best
Electrical and multi-trade estimating teams
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Side by side
| Feature | ConEst IntelliBid 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | McCormick Systems 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in Electrical Estimating Software | #6 in Electrical Estimating Software |
| Best for | Electrical estimators who value a large item library | Electrical and multi-trade estimating teams |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone | Email, Phone |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ConEst IntelliBid 0/5 · McCormick Systems 0/5 | ||
| Digital takeoff | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Electrical cost database | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Assemblies | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Bid proposals | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Accounting integrations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile platform | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | ConEst IntelliBid is electrical estimating software for electrical, low-voltage, datacom, and solar contractors. Its core appeal is a substantial industry database paired with estimating and bid-management tools: the database includes over… Read the review → |
McCormick Systems is construction estimating and digital takeoff software for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors. It supports preconstruction work from digital plans through proposals, with trade-specific databases, labor and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ConEst IntelliBid — where it wins
- 140,000+ items and 500,000+ pre-built assemblies
- Automatic labor factoring based on conditions and quantities
- Supplier pricing links with NetPricer, EPIC, and TRA-SER
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting ConEst
- The published platform listing specifies Windows
- Its focus is electrical, low-voltage, datacom, and solar contracting
McCormick Systems — where it wins
- PDF takeoff with automated material counting and measurement
- Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical databases with prebuilt assemblies
- Supplier pricing, bid analysis, and change-order cost tracking
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales and requesting a demo
- Integration support is centered on FOUNDATION
- Its scope centers on MEP estimating rather than general contracting workflows
- ConEst IntelliBid7.9/10 · Pricing on request
A feature-rich electrical estimator centered on a large materials and assemblies library.
Visit ConEstFull verdict → - McCormick Systems7.8/10 · Pricing on request
Trade-focused estimating, takeoff, costing, and bid analysis for MEP contractors.
Visit McCormickFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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