ConEst IntelliBid vs QuoteSoft

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ConEst IntelliBid #3 in Plumbing Estimating Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ConEst

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Q QuoteSoft #7 in Plumbing Estimating Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Contact QuoteSoft

• ConEst IntelliBid fits best

  Estimators who need a large estimating database

• QuoteSoft fits best

  Mechanical contractors needing flexible trade estimating

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Side by side

Feature	ConEst IntelliBid —/10 Visit ↗	QQuoteSoft —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	—	—
Ranking	#3 in Plumbing Estimating Software	#7 in Plumbing Estimating Software
Best for	Estimators who need a large estimating database	Mechanical contractors needing flexible trade estimating
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	Not published	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Email, Phone	Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ConEst IntelliBid 0/4 · QuoteSoft 0/4
Plumbing cost database	Not published	Not published
Quantity takeoff	Not published	Not published
Estimate templates	Not published	Not published
Job costing	Not published	Not published
Specs
Mobile platforms	Not published	Not published
Proposal export	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Database includes over 140,000 items and more than 500,000 assemblies Automatically factors labor by installation conditions and quantities Connects supplier pricing, plan takeoff, change orders, and bid analysis	Takes off PDFs, CAD drawings, BIM files, and other electronic plans Shows labor hours and material costs during takeoff Supports editable assemblies, pipe generation, and bid what-if scenarios
Cons	Focused on electrical, low-voltage, datacom, and solar estimating Windows-focused platform support Pricing requires contacting the company	Windows desktop deployment does not suit teams seeking other platforms Pricing requires contacting sales The trial reference does not state its duration or card requirements
Our verdict	ConEst IntelliBid brings material and labor estimating together for electrical, low-voltage, datacom, and solar contractors. Its large industry database, takeoff tools, and bid management features are aimed at estimators handling detailed… Read the review →	QuoteSoft is desktop estimating software for plumbing, piping, HVAC, ductwork, and mechanical contractors. It is aimed at teams that need to turn electronic plans into estimates, track labor and material costs, and prepare bids. The… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ConEst IntelliBid — where it wins

  • Database includes over 140,000 items and more than 500,000 assemblies
  • Automatically factors labor by installation conditions and quantities
  • Connects supplier pricing, plan takeoff, change orders, and bid analysis

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on electrical, low-voltage, datacom, and solar estimating
  • Windows-focused platform support
  • Pricing requires contacting the company

• QuoteSoft — where it wins

  • Takes off PDFs, CAD drawings, BIM files, and other electronic plans
  • Shows labor hours and material costs during takeoff
  • Supports editable assemblies, pipe generation, and bid what-if scenarios

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows desktop deployment does not suit teams seeking other platforms
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • The trial reference does not state its duration or card requirements

• ConEst IntelliBid—/10 · Pricing on request

  A database-rich electrical estimator with takeoff, labor factoring, and bid tools.

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• QQuoteSoft—/10 · Pricing on request

  A Windows desktop estimator with broad plan takeoff and detailed piping workflows.

  Contact QuoteSoftFull verdict →