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Head-to-head · HVAC Estimating Software

STACK vs Profit Rhino

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score STACK #3 in HVAC Estimating Software 7.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit STACK
Profit Rhino #8 in HVAC Estimating Software 7.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Profit Rhino

STACK leads on 0 checks, Profit Rhino on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSTACK · 7.8/10
  • Free planonly STACK
  • Free trialonly STACK
  • Most featuresProfit Rhino · 3 of 6

STACK scores higher on our rubric for hvac estimating software: 7.8 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

STACK is the better fit for teams needing broad takeoff and estimating workflows. Profit Rhino is the better fit for HVAC contractors focused on flat-rate field estimates.

  • STACK fits best

    Teams needing broad takeoff and estimating workflows

  • Profit Rhino fits best

    HVAC contractors focused on flat-rate field estimates

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Side by side

Feature STACK 7.8/10 Visit ↗ Profit Rhino 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.4
Ranking #3 in HVAC Estimating Software #8 in HVAC Estimating Software
Best for Teams needing broad takeoff and estimating workflows HVAC contractors focused on flat-rate field estimates
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features STACK 0/6 · Profit Rhino 3/6
HVAC cost database Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Labor-rate database Not checked yet ✓ (best)
HVAC takeoff tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Proposal builder Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Job costing Not checked yet Not checked yet
QuickBooks sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Digital measurements, markups, overlays, and drawing comparisons
  • Labor, material, item, and assembly estimating worksheets
  • Web, desktop, mobile access with accounting and ERP integrations
  • HVAC-focused flat-rate pricing and estimating
  • Searchable equipment and material price book with labor-cost pricing
  • Turns estimates into customer-facing proposals
Cons
  • Workflows are construction-wide rather than HVAC-specific
  • ERP connectors are available only as a Pro add-on
  • Free plan focuses on viewing, markup, and core takeoff tools
  • Uses a focused estimate workflow rather than broader takeoff capabilities
  • Requires contacting sales for pricing
  • Web-based platform; mobile-app options are not specified
Our verdict

STACK is a cloud-based construction preconstruction platform for specialty contractors, general contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, owners, and developers. Its Takeoff & Estimate product lets HVAC teams upload digital plans, mark up…

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Profit Rhino is cloud-based estimating and flat-rate pricing software for HVAC and other home-service contractors. It is aimed at service businesses that need consistent prices for equipment, materials, and labor, then need to present an…

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  1. STACKHVAC Estimating Software 7.8Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. Profit RhinoHVAC Estimating Software 7.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • STACK — where it wins

    • Digital measurements, markups, overlays, and drawing comparisons
    • Labor, material, item, and assembly estimating worksheets
    • Web, desktop, mobile access with accounting and ERP integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Workflows are construction-wide rather than HVAC-specific
    • ERP connectors are available only as a Pro add-on
    • Free plan focuses on viewing, markup, and core takeoff tools

  • Profit Rhino — where it wins

    • HVAC-focused flat-rate pricing and estimating
    • Searchable equipment and material price book with labor-cost pricing
    • Turns estimates into customer-facing proposals

    Where it doesn't

    • Uses a focused estimate workflow rather than broader takeoff capabilities
    • Requires contacting sales for pricing
    • Web-based platform; mobile-app options are not specified
  • STACK7.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    Broad digital takeoff and estimating for HVAC teams that need construction-wide workflows.

    Visit STACKFull verdict →
  • Profit Rhino7.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused HVAC estimating tool built around flat-rate pricing and field-ready proposals.

    Visit Profit RhinoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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