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Head-to-head · Electrical Estimating Software

Sage Estimating vs QuoteSoft

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Sage Estimating #3 in Electrical Estimating Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Sage
QuoteSoft #8 in Electrical Estimating Software 7.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit QuoteSoft

Sage Estimating leads on 0 checks, QuoteSoft on 0, and 2 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

  • Highest scoreSage Estimating · 8.7/10
  • Most featuresQuoteSoft · 2 of 5

Sage Estimating scores higher on our rubric for electrical estimating software: 8.7 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

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 8.7/10 Visit ↗ QuoteSoft 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.6
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 Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
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 checked yet ✓ (best)
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 ✓ (best)
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.
  • 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
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.
  • Windows desktop deployment limits platform flexibility
  • Broad mechanical scope may exceed electrical-only estimating needs
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
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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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…

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  1. Sage EstimatingElectrical Estimating Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. QuoteSoftElectrical Estimating Software 7.6Pricing 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.

  • 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 Estimating8.7/10 · Pricing on request

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

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  • QuoteSoft7.6/10 · 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 Oct 2026

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