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Head-to-head · Construction Takeoff Software

STACK vs CostX

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score STACK #1 in Construction Takeoff Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit STACK
CostX #7 in Construction Takeoff Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit CostX

STACK leads on 0 checks, CostX on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSTACK · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly STACK
  • Free trialonly STACK

STACK scores higher on our rubric for construction takeoff software: 9.4 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

STACK is the better fit for full-service construction estimating teams. CostX is the better fit for commercial estimators needing integrated bid preparation.

  • STACK fits best

    Full-service construction estimating teams

  • CostX fits best

    Commercial estimators needing integrated bid preparation

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Side by side

Feature STACK 9.4/10 Visit ↗ CostX 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.4
Ranking #1 in Construction Takeoff Software #7 in Construction Takeoff Software
Best for Full-service construction estimating teams Commercial estimators needing integrated bid preparation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Windows
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Tickets, Phone
Compliance SOC 2, PCI DSS, 2FA ISO 27001
Integrations 17 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features STACK 0/2 · CostX 0/2
Custom assemblies Not checked yet Not checked yet
Drawing OCR Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Measurement types Not checked yet Not checked yet
Drawing formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Included collaborators Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines digital takeoff, estimating worksheets, and proposal generation
  • Supports AI takeoffs, drawing comparison, and offline field workflows
  • Works across web, Windows, iOS, and Android with broad integrations
  • Combines 2D, 3D/BIM takeoff and live-linked estimating workbooks
  • Supports revision comparison, bills of quantities and tender preparation
  • Connects with Excel, BI tools, ERP, CRM and project management systems
Cons
  • Worksheet-style estimating is listed only in the Pro plan
  • ERP connectors are available as a paid add-on
  • Paid subscriptions use 12-month terms
  • Quote-based pricing makes package costs harder to compare
  • Cloud requires an annual subscription with a minimum of four users
  • Windows-focused deployment may not suit teams needing other platforms
Our verdict

STACK is a cloud-based construction preconstruction platform for specialty contractors, general contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, owners, and developers. Its Takeoff & Estimate product covers digital plan upload, markup, annotation,…

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CostX is construction estimating software for quantity surveyors, estimators, contractors and construction consultants. It brings together digital measurement from scanned, PDF and CAD drawings, quantity extraction from BIM or 3D models,…

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  1. STACKConstruction Takeoff Software 9.4Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. CostXConstruction Takeoff Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • STACK — where it wins

    • Combines digital takeoff, estimating worksheets, and proposal generation
    • Supports AI takeoffs, drawing comparison, and offline field workflows
    • Works across web, Windows, iOS, and Android with broad integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Worksheet-style estimating is listed only in the Pro plan
    • ERP connectors are available as a paid add-on
    • Paid subscriptions use 12-month terms

  • CostX — where it wins

    • Combines 2D, 3D/BIM takeoff and live-linked estimating workbooks
    • Supports revision comparison, bills of quantities and tender preparation
    • Connects with Excel, BI tools, ERP, CRM and project management systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing makes package costs harder to compare
    • Cloud requires an annual subscription with a minimum of four users
    • Windows-focused deployment may not suit teams needing other platforms
  • STACK9.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad takeoff and estimating platform for teams managing preconstruction end to end.

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  • CostX8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A connected takeoff and estimating suite for commercial bid preparation.

    Visit CostXFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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