Head-to-head · Electrical Estimating Software
Sage Estimating vs McCormick Systems
Our verdict
Our editors rank Sage Estimating at #3 and McCormick Systems at #6 for electrical estimating software; Sage Estimating and McCormick Systems have no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
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 —/10 Visit ↗ | McCormick Systems —/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | — | — |
| 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 | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| 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 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 |
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| 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 → |
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… 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.
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 Estimating—/10 · Pricing on request
Broad construction estimating with electrical-relevant costs, takeoffs and bid analysis.
Visit SageFull verdict → - McCormick Systems—/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 Sep 2026