Sage Estimating vs ConEst IntelliBid

SESage Estimating—Visit ConEst IntelliBid—Visit

SE Sage Estimating #3 in Electrical Estimating Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Sage

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ConEst IntelliBid #5 in Electrical Estimating Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit ConEst

• Sage Estimating fits best

  Contractors already using Sage construction products

• ConEst IntelliBid fits best

  Electrical estimators who value a large item library

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Side by side

Feature	SESage Estimating —/10 Visit ↗	ConEst IntelliBid —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	—	—
Ranking	#3 in Electrical Estimating Software	#5 in Electrical Estimating Software
Best for	Contractors already using Sage construction products	Electrical estimators who value a large item library
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	Not published	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Phone
Integrations	7 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sage Estimating 0/5 · ConEst IntelliBid 0/5
Digital takeoff	Not published	Not published
Electrical cost database	Not published	Not published
Assemblies	Not published	Not published
Bid proposals	Not published	Not published
Accounting integrations	Not published	Not published
Specs
Mobile platform	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Trade-specific costs and customizable assemblies support detailed estimates. eTakeoff Dimension integration connects digital quantity takeoff to estimating. Bid leveling, historical estimates and AI insights support bid analysis.	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
Cons	Its scope is broader construction estimating, not electrical-only workflows. Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan. Windows desktop software may not suit teams seeking a non-Windows estimator.	Pricing requires contacting ConEst The published platform listing specifies Windows Its focus is electrical, low-voltage, datacom, and solar contracting
Our verdict	Sage Estimating is construction estimating software for general contractors, construction management firms and specialty contractors, including electrical contractors that need trade-specific cost calculations. Digital quantity takeoff… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Sage Estimating — where it wins

  • Trade-specific costs and customizable assemblies support detailed estimates.
  • eTakeoff Dimension integration connects digital quantity takeoff to estimating.
  • Bid leveling, historical estimates and AI insights support bid analysis.

  Where it doesn't

  • Its scope is broader construction estimating, not electrical-only workflows.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan.
  • Windows desktop software may not suit teams seeking a non-Windows estimator.

• 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

• SESage Estimating—/10 · Pricing on request

  Broad construction estimating with electrical-relevant costs, takeoffs and bid analysis.

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• ConEst IntelliBid—/10 · Pricing on request

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

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