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Head-to-head · Electrical Estimating Software

Sage Estimating vs McCormick Systems

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
Higher score Sage Estimating #3 in Electrical Estimating Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Sage
McCormick Systems #6 in Electrical Estimating Software 7.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit McCormick

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSage Estimating · 8.7/10

Sage Estimating scores higher on our rubric for electrical estimating software: 8.7 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Sage Estimating is the better fit for contractors already using Sage construction products. McCormick Systems is the better fit for electrical and multi-trade estimating teams.

  • Sage Estimating fits best

    Contractors already using Sage construction products

  • McCormick Systems fits best

    Electrical and multi-trade estimating teams

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Side by side

Feature Sage Estimating 8.7/10 Visit ↗ McCormick Systems 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.8
Ranking #3 in Electrical Estimating Software #6 in Electrical Estimating Software
Best for Contractors already using Sage construction products Electrical and multi-trade estimating teams
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud
Platforms Windows Web
Support Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Phone
Integrations 7 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sage Estimating 0/5 · McCormick Systems 0/5
Digital takeoff Not checked yet Not checked yet
Electrical cost database Not checked yet Not checked yet
Assemblies Not checked yet Not checked yet
Bid proposals Not checked yet Not checked yet
Accounting integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile platform Not checked yet Not checked yet
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.
  • PDF takeoff with automated material counting and measurement
  • Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical databases with prebuilt assemblies
  • Supplier pricing, bid analysis, and change-order cost tracking
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 sales and requesting a demo
  • Integration support is centered on FOUNDATION
  • Its scope centers on MEP estimating rather than general contracting workflows
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…

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McCormick Systems is construction estimating and digital takeoff software for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors. It supports preconstruction work from digital plans through proposals, with trade-specific databases, labor and…

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  1. Sage EstimatingElectrical Estimating Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. McCormick SystemsElectrical Estimating Software 7.8Pricing on request

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.

  • McCormick Systems — where it wins

    • PDF takeoff with automated material counting and measurement
    • Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical databases with prebuilt assemblies
    • Supplier pricing, bid analysis, and change-order cost tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales and requesting a demo
    • Integration support is centered on FOUNDATION
    • Its scope centers on MEP estimating rather than general contracting workflows
  • Sage Estimating8.7/10 · Pricing on request

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

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  • McCormick Systems7.8/10 · Pricing on request

    Trade-focused estimating, takeoff, costing, and bid analysis for MEP contractors.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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