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Head-to-head · Construction Estimating Software

Sage Estimating vs CostX

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Sage Estimating #6 in Construction Estimating Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Sage
CostX #8 in Construction Estimating Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit CostX

Sage Estimating leads on 0 checks, CostX on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSage Estimating · 8.7/10
  • Most featuresCostX · 3 of 5

Sage Estimating scores higher on our rubric for construction estimating software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Sage Estimating is the better fit for established contractors using Sage workflows. CostX is the better fit for windows-based estimating departments.

  • Sage Estimating fits best

    Established contractors using Sage workflows

  • CostX fits best

    Windows-based estimating departments

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Side by side

Feature Sage Estimating 8.7/10 Visit ↗ CostX 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #6 in Construction Estimating Software #8 in Construction Estimating Software
Best for Established contractors using Sage workflows Windows-based estimating departments
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows
Support Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Tickets, Phone
Integrations 7 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sage Estimating 0/5 · CostX 3/5
Digital takeoff Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Assembly library Not checked yet Not checked yet
Labor and material costs Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Bid management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Accounting integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Estimate limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Platform Not checked yet Desktop
Our review
Pros
  • Digital takeoff, assemblies, and trade-specific cost databases
  • Bid leveling, historical estimates, and detailed cost calculations
  • Integrations across Sage, eTakeoff, RSMeans, and Power BI
  • Combines 2D, 3D/BIM takeoff with auto-revisioning
  • Live-links drawings, data repositories, workbooks and Excel
  • Supports BOQs, tendering, subcontractor comparison and bid-day workflows
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting Sage for an expert-led discussion
  • Desktop software is available on Windows
  • Broader value depends on fitting into Sage-centered workflows
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed
  • Platform coverage is focused on Windows
  • CostX Cloud requires at least four users and a 12-month term
Our verdict

Sage Estimating is construction estimating software for general contractors, construction management firms, and specialty contractors. It supports digital quantity takeoff, trade-specific cost databases, customizable assemblies, and…

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CostX is construction estimating software for quantity surveyors, estimators, contractors and construction consultants. Its core workflow connects digital measurement with estimating workbooks, allowing teams to take off quantities from…

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  1. Sage EstimatingConstruction Estimating Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. CostXConstruction Estimating Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sage Estimating — where it wins

    • Digital takeoff, assemblies, and trade-specific cost databases
    • Bid leveling, historical estimates, and detailed cost calculations
    • Integrations across Sage, eTakeoff, RSMeans, and Power BI

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Sage for an expert-led discussion
    • Desktop software is available on Windows
    • Broader value depends on fitting into Sage-centered workflows

  • CostX — where it wins

    • Combines 2D, 3D/BIM takeoff with auto-revisioning
    • Live-links drawings, data repositories, workbooks and Excel
    • Supports BOQs, tendering, subcontractor comparison and bid-day workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed
    • Platform coverage is focused on Windows
    • CostX Cloud requires at least four users and a 12-month term
  • Sage Estimating8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature estimating system for contractors already working in the Sage ecosystem.

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  • CostX8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A deep Windows-focused estimating suite for takeoff, revisions, tendering and bid workflows.

    Visit CostXFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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