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Head-to-head · Electrical Estimating Software

Sage Estimating vs TurboBid

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Sage Estimating #3 in Electrical Estimating Software 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Sage
TurboBid #6 in Electrical Estimating Software 7.0/10 From $135/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit TurboBid

Sage Estimating leads on 0 checks, TurboBid on 4, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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 · 7.7/10
  • Most featuresTurboBid · 4 of 5

Sage Estimating scores higher on our rubric for electrical estimating software: 7.7 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

TurboBid offers digital takeoff; Sage Estimating doesn't publish it. TurboBid offers electrical cost database; Sage Estimating doesn't publish it. TurboBid offers assemblies; Sage Estimating doesn't publish it. TurboBid offers bid proposals; Sage Estimating doesn't publish it.

Sage Estimating is the better fit for contractors already using Sage construction products. TurboBid is the better fit for smaller electrical teams wanting priced desktop software.

  • Sage Estimating fits best

    Contractors already using Sage construction products

  • TurboBid fits best

    Smaller electrical teams wanting priced desktop software

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Side by side

Feature Sage Estimating 7.7/10 Visit ↗ TurboBid 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.0
Ranking #3 in Electrical Estimating Software #6 in Electrical Estimating Software
Best for Contractors already using Sage construction products Smaller electrical teams wanting priced desktop software
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published $135/mo
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows
Support Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Sage Estimating 0/5 · TurboBid 4/5
Digital takeoff Not published ✓ (best)
Electrical cost database Not published ✓ (best)
Assemblies Not published ✓ (best)
Bid proposals Not published ✓ (best)
Accounting integrations Not published —
Specs
Mobile platform Not published None
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.
  • Room-by-room takeoffs with labor and material cost calculations
  • Reusable electrical items, assemblies and adjustable labor units
  • Formal proposals, pricing details and change-order revisions
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 with no mobile platform
  • No accounting integrations are provided
  • Monthly subscription starts at $135
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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TurboBid is Windows desktop software for electrical estimating and bid preparation. It targets residential and light commercial contractors handling new construction, remodeling, service work and flat-rate jobs. Estimators can organize…

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  1. Sage EstimatingElectrical Estimating Software 7.7Pricing on request
  2. TurboBidElectrical Estimating Software 7.0From $135/mo · 14-day trial

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.

  • TurboBid — where it wins

    • Room-by-room takeoffs with labor and material cost calculations
    • Reusable electrical items, assemblies and adjustable labor units
    • Formal proposals, pricing details and change-order revisions

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows desktop deployment with no mobile platform
    • No accounting integrations are provided
    • Monthly subscription starts at $135
  • Sage Estimating7.7/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit SageFull verdict →
  • TurboBid7.0/10 · From $135/mo · 14-day trial

    Priced Windows estimating software with takeoff, assemblies, costing and bid documents.

    Visit TurboBidFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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