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Head-to-head · Electrical Estimating Software

ConEst IntelliBid vs TurboBid

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score ConEst IntelliBid #4 in Electrical Estimating Software 7.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit ConEst
TurboBid #6 in Electrical Estimating Software 7.0/10 From $135/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit TurboBid

ConEst IntelliBid leads on 0 checks, TurboBid on 4, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreConEst IntelliBid · 7.1/10
  • Most featuresTurboBid · 4 of 5

ConEst IntelliBid scores higher on our rubric for electrical estimating software: 7.1 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

TurboBid offers digital takeoff; ConEst IntelliBid doesn't publish it. TurboBid offers electrical cost database; ConEst IntelliBid doesn't publish it. TurboBid offers assemblies; ConEst IntelliBid doesn't publish it. TurboBid offers bid proposals; ConEst IntelliBid doesn't publish it.

ConEst IntelliBid is the better fit for electrical estimators who value a large item library. TurboBid is the better fit for smaller electrical teams wanting priced desktop software.

  • ConEst IntelliBid fits best

    Electrical estimators who value a large item library

  • TurboBid fits best

    Smaller electrical teams wanting priced desktop software

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Side by side

Feature ConEst IntelliBid 7.1/10 Visit ↗ TurboBid 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.1 7.0
Ranking #4 in Electrical Estimating Software #6 in Electrical Estimating Software
Best for Electrical estimators who value a large item library Smaller electrical teams wanting priced desktop software
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published $135/mo
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows
Support Email, Phone Email, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features ConEst IntelliBid 0/5 · TurboBid 4/5
Digital takeoff Not published ✓ (best)
Electrical cost database Not published ✓ (best)
Assemblies Not published ✓ (best)
Bid proposals Not published ✓ (best)
Accounting integrations Not published —
Specs
Mobile platform Not published None
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Room-by-room takeoffs with labor and material cost calculations
  • Reusable electrical items, assemblies and adjustable labor units
  • Formal proposals, pricing details and change-order revisions
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting ConEst
  • The published platform listing specifies Windows
  • Its focus is electrical, low-voltage, datacom, and solar contracting
  • Windows desktop deployment with no mobile platform
  • No accounting integrations are provided
  • Monthly subscription starts at $135
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…

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TurboBid is Windows desktop software for electrical estimating and bid preparation. It targets residential and light commercial contractors handling new construction, remodeling, service work and flat-rate jobs. Estimators can organize…

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  1. ConEst IntelliBidElectrical Estimating Software 7.1Pricing on request
  2. TurboBidElectrical Estimating Software 7.0From $135/mo · 14-day trial

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

  • TurboBid — where it wins

    • Room-by-room takeoffs with labor and material cost calculations
    • Reusable electrical items, assemblies and adjustable labor units
    • Formal proposals, pricing details and change-order revisions

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows desktop deployment with no mobile platform
    • No accounting integrations are provided
    • Monthly subscription starts at $135
  • ConEst IntelliBid7.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A feature-rich electrical estimator centered on a large materials and assemblies library.

    Visit ConEstFull verdict →
  • TurboBid7.0/10 · From $135/mo · 14-day trial

    Priced Windows estimating software with takeoff, assemblies, costing and bid documents.

    Visit TurboBidFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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