QuoteSoft vs Costryx

QQuoteSoft7.7Visit Costryx7.6Visit

Higher score Q QuoteSoft #7 in Plumbing Estimating Software 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Contact QuoteSoft

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Costryx #8 in Plumbing Estimating Software 7.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Costryx

• QuoteSoft fits best

  Mechanical contractors needing flexible trade estimating

• Costryx fits best

  Teams wanting cloud takeoff tied to bid tracking

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Side by side

Feature	QQuoteSoft 7.7/10 Visit ↗	Costryx 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	7.6
Ranking	#7 in Plumbing Estimating Software	#8 in Plumbing Estimating Software
Best for	Mechanical contractors needing flexible trade estimating	Teams wanting cloud takeoff tied to bid tracking
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud
Platforms	Windows	Web
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features QuoteSoft 0/4 · Costryx 0/4
Plumbing cost database	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Quantity takeoff	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Estimate templates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Job costing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Proposal export	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	Takeoff quantities flow automatically into estimate line items Editable trade material libraries support product, price, and unit changes Bid tracking records due dates and win/loss outcomes
Cons	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	The Company plan includes only one user Additional team members require paid seats The workflow is centered on PDF drawing takeoffs
Our verdict	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 →	Costryx is cloud-based construction estimating software for commercial specialty subcontractors, including plumbing teams. It brings PDF drawing takeoffs, trade-specific material pricing, labor and markup calculations, proposal generation,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Costryx — where it wins

  • Takeoff quantities flow automatically into estimate line items
  • Editable trade material libraries support product, price, and unit changes
  • Bid tracking records due dates and win/loss outcomes

  Where it doesn't

  • The Company plan includes only one user
  • Additional team members require paid seats
  • The workflow is centered on PDF drawing takeoffs

• QQuoteSoft7.7/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Contact QuoteSoftFull verdict →
• Costryx7.6/10 · 14-day trial

  Costryx connects PDF takeoffs, costed estimates, proposals, and bid tracking in a cloud workflow.

  Visit CostryxFull verdict →