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Head-to-head · Construction Estimating Software

STACK vs Sage Estimating

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score STACK #4 in Construction Estimating Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit STACK
Sage Estimating #6 in Construction Estimating Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Sage

STACK leads on 0 checks, Sage Estimating 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 · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly STACK
  • Free trialonly STACK

STACK scores higher on our rubric for construction estimating software: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

STACK is the better fit for estimators needing takeoff and many integrations. Sage Estimating is the better fit for established contractors using Sage workflows.

  • STACK fits best

    Estimators needing takeoff and many integrations

  • Sage Estimating fits best

    Established contractors using Sage workflows

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Side by side

Feature STACK 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Sage Estimating 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.7
Ranking #4 in Construction Estimating Software #6 in Construction Estimating Software
Best for Estimators needing takeoff and many integrations Established contractors using Sage workflows
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, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Windows
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 17 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features STACK 0/5 · Sage Estimating 0/5
Digital takeoff Not checked yet Not checked yet
Assembly library Not checked yet Not checked yet
Labor and material costs Not checked yet Not checked yet
Bid management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Accounting integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Estimate limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Platform Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Digital takeoff supports area, linear, count, and other measurements
  • AI takeoffs, drawing comparison, reports, and estimate dashboards
  • Integrations span accounting, ERP, CRM, and construction systems
  • Digital takeoff, assemblies, and trade-specific cost databases
  • Bid leveling, historical estimates, and detailed cost calculations
  • Integrations across Sage, eTakeoff, RSMeans, and Power BI
Cons
  • The Free plan limits access to core takeoff and plan-markup tools
  • ERP connectors are available only as a Pro add-on
  • Premium and Pro subscriptions use 12-month terms
  • Pricing requires contacting Sage for an expert-led discussion
  • Desktop software is available on Windows
  • Broader value depends on fitting into Sage-centered workflows
Our verdict

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

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Sage Estimating is construction estimating software for general contractors, construction management firms, and specialty contractors. It supports digital quantity takeoff, trade-specific cost databases, customizable assemblies, and…

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  1. STACKConstruction Estimating Software 9.0Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. Sage EstimatingConstruction Estimating Software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • STACK — where it wins

    • Digital takeoff supports area, linear, count, and other measurements
    • AI takeoffs, drawing comparison, reports, and estimate dashboards
    • Integrations span accounting, ERP, CRM, and construction systems

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan limits access to core takeoff and plan-markup tools
    • ERP connectors are available only as a Pro add-on
    • Premium and Pro subscriptions use 12-month terms

  • Sage Estimating — where it wins

    • Digital takeoff, assemblies, and trade-specific cost databases
    • Bid leveling, historical estimates, and detailed cost calculations
    • Integrations across Sage, eTakeoff, RSMeans, and Power BI

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Sage for an expert-led discussion
    • Desktop software is available on Windows
    • Broader value depends on fitting into Sage-centered workflows
  • STACK9.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    STACK combines digital takeoff, estimating, AI tools, and construction integrations.

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  • Sage Estimating8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature estimating system for contractors already working in the Sage ecosystem.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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