Head-to-head · Electrical Estimating Software
Sage Estimating vs QuoteSoft
Sage Estimating leads on 0 checks, QuoteSoft on 2, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Most featuresQuoteSoft · 2 of 5
Our editors rank Sage Estimating at #3 and QuoteSoft at #8 for electrical estimating software; Sage Estimating and QuoteSoft have no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
QuoteSoft offers digital takeoff; Sage Estimating doesn't publish it. QuoteSoft offers accounting integrations; Sage Estimating doesn't publish it.
Sage Estimating is the better fit for contractors already using Sage construction products. QuoteSoft is the better fit for estimators needing flexible takeoff and assemblies.
- Sage Estimating fits best
Contractors already using Sage construction products
- QuoteSoft fits best
Estimators needing flexible takeoff and assemblies
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Side by side
| Feature | Sage Estimating —/10 Visit ↗ | QuoteSoft —/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | — | — |
| Ranking | #3 in Electrical Estimating Software | #8 in Electrical Estimating Software |
| Best for | Contractors already using Sage construction products | Estimators needing flexible takeoff and assemblies |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Support | Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs | Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Sage Estimating 0/5 · QuoteSoft 2/5 | ||
| Digital takeoff | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Electrical cost database | Not published | Not published |
| Assemblies | Not published | Not published |
| Bid proposals | Not published | Not published |
| Accounting integrations | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| 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 → |
QuoteSoft is desktop estimating software for plumbing, piping, HVAC, ductwork, and other mechanical contractors. It gives estimators digital takeoff from PDFs, CAD drawings, BIM files, and other electronic plans, while showing labor-hour… 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.
QuoteSoft — where it wins
- Takeoff from PDFs, CAD drawings, BIM files, and electronic plans
- Custom databases, specifications, and project-based assemblies
- Bid scenarios with labor, material, and export visibility
Where it doesn't
- Windows desktop deployment limits platform flexibility
- Broad mechanical scope may exceed electrical-only estimating needs
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Sage Estimating—/10 · Pricing on request
Broad construction estimating with electrical-relevant costs, takeoffs and bid analysis.
Visit SageFull verdict → - QuoteSoft—/10 · Pricing on request
Flexible takeoff, assemblies, and bid scenarios for Windows-based mechanical estimating teams.
Visit QuoteSoftFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026