OneEstimate vs QuoteSoft

OneEstimate7.5Visit QQuoteSoft—Visit

Higher score OneEstimate #5 in HVAC Estimating Software 7.5/10 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit OneEstimate

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Q QuoteSoft #6 in HVAC Estimating Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit QuoteSoft

• OneEstimate fits best

  Small HVAC teams wanting low-cost takeoff and proposals

• QuoteSoft fits best

  Mechanical estimators handling complex plan-based bids

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Side by side

Feature	OneEstimate 7.5/10 Visit ↗	QQuoteSoft —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.5	—
Ranking	#5 in HVAC Estimating Software	#6 in HVAC Estimating Software
Best for	Small HVAC teams wanting low-cost takeoff and proposals	Mechanical estimators handling complex plan-based bids
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Desktop
Platforms	Web	Windows
Integrations	1 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OneEstimate 4/6 · QuoteSoft 0/6
HVAC cost database	✓ (best)	Not published
Labor-rate database	✓ (best)	Not published
HVAC takeoff tools	✓ (best)	Not published
Proposal builder	✓ (best)	Not published
Job costing	Not published	Not published
QuickBooks sync	Not published	Not published
Specs
Mobile apps	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	HVAC assemblies cover equipment, ductwork, insulation, and refrigerant On-screen takeoff measures duct runs and counts fixtures or equipment Branded PDF proposals and Excel exports support client-ready estimates	Takes off PDFs, CAD drawings, and BIM files. Shows labor hours and material costs during takeoff. Calculates rectangular, round, and oval ductwork.
Cons	Free and START plans limit takeoff to one per project The product is available through the web only Business-level BIM support is limited to IFC import	Designed for Windows desktop workstations and local networks. Pricing requires contacting sales. Support is not available 24/7.
Our verdict	OneEstimate is browser-based estimating software tailored to HVAC contractors and small construction teams. Its assemblies cover equipment, ductwork, insulation, refrigerant, diffusers, and grilles, while plan takeoff converts measured… Read the review →	QuoteSoft is desktop estimating software for plumbing, piping, HVAC, ductwork, and mechanical contractors. For HVAC estimators, its plan-based workflow combines digital takeoff with labor and material costing, specification-driven… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• OneEstimate — where it wins

  • HVAC assemblies cover equipment, ductwork, insulation, and refrigerant
  • On-screen takeoff measures duct runs and counts fixtures or equipment
  • Branded PDF proposals and Excel exports support client-ready estimates

  Where it doesn't

  • Free and START plans limit takeoff to one per project
  • The product is available through the web only
  • Business-level BIM support is limited to IFC import

• QuoteSoft — where it wins

  • Takes off PDFs, CAD drawings, and BIM files.
  • Shows labor hours and material costs during takeoff.
  • Calculates rectangular, round, and oval ductwork.

  Where it doesn't

  • Designed for Windows desktop workstations and local networks.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales.
  • Support is not available 24/7.

• OneEstimate7.5/10 · Free plan · paid from $19/mo

  HVAC-focused takeoff and proposals with a permanent free tier and web delivery.

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• QQuoteSoft—/10 · Pricing on request

  Windows estimating software for detailed HVAC takeoff, costing, and bid scenarios.

  Visit QuoteSoftFull verdict →