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Head-to-head · Takeoff Software

STACK vs Trimble Accubid Classic

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score STACK #2 in Takeoff Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit STACK
Trimble Accubid Classic #3 in Takeoff Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Trimble

STACK leads on 0 checks, Trimble Accubid Classic 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 · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly STACK
  • Free trialonly STACK

STACK scores higher on our rubric for takeoff software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

STACK is the better fit for estimators wanting free entry and broad project workflows. Trimble Accubid Classic is the better fit for electrical estimators needing deep labor and assembly data.

  • STACK fits best

    Estimators wanting free entry and broad project workflows

  • Trimble Accubid Classic fits best

    Electrical estimators needing deep labor and assembly data

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Side by side

Feature STACK 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Trimble Accubid Classic 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #2 in Takeoff Software #3 in Takeoff Software
Best for Estimators wanting free entry and broad project workflows Electrical estimators needing deep labor and assembly data
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 7 days —
Integrations 17 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features STACK 0/6 · Trimble Accubid Classic 0/6
BIM file import Not checked yet Not checked yet
Assemblies and items Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom formulas Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cloud collaboration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Estimating export Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes plan viewing, markup, and core takeoff tools
  • Premium adds AI takeoffs, unlimited measurements, and assemblies
  • Pro adds estimate worksheets, proposals, and STACK for Excel
  • Material database with more than 42,000 items and 13,000 assemblies
  • Detailed labor units, factoring, tracking and cost-code controls
  • Dynamic takeoffs, bid breakdowns and live bill-of-material extensions
Cons
  • Worksheet-style estimating is reserved for Pro
  • ERP connectors are an add-on
  • Paid plans use 12-month subscriptions billed annually or monthly
  • Pricing requires contacting Trimble sales
  • Its focus is electrical estimating rather than broad trade coverage
  • AI takeoff and symbol counting require the hosted subscription
Our verdict

STACK is a cloud-based construction preconstruction platform for specialty and general contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, owners, and developers. Its Takeoff & Estimate product brings digital plans, quantity measurement, labor and…

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Trimble Accubid Classic is an electrical estimating solution from Trimble for contractors and specialty subcontractors. It supports estimating, purchasing, project management and billing workflows, with tools aimed at electrical estimators…

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  1. STACKTakeoff Software 8.8Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. Trimble Accubid ClassicTakeoff Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • STACK — where it wins

    • Free plan includes plan viewing, markup, and core takeoff tools
    • Premium adds AI takeoffs, unlimited measurements, and assemblies
    • Pro adds estimate worksheets, proposals, and STACK for Excel

    Where it doesn't

    • Worksheet-style estimating is reserved for Pro
    • ERP connectors are an add-on
    • Paid plans use 12-month subscriptions billed annually or monthly

  • Trimble Accubid Classic — where it wins

    • Material database with more than 42,000 items and 13,000 assemblies
    • Detailed labor units, factoring, tracking and cost-code controls
    • Dynamic takeoffs, bid breakdowns and live bill-of-material extensions

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Trimble sales
    • Its focus is electrical estimating rather than broad trade coverage
    • AI takeoff and symbol counting require the hosted subscription
  • STACK8.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A free starting point for digital takeoff, with estimating depth in paid tiers.

    Visit STACKFull verdict →
  • Trimble Accubid Classic8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A deep electrical estimating system built around labor, assemblies and bid control.

    Visit TrimbleFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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