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Head-to-head · Concrete Contractor Software

The EDGE vs ContractorCounter

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score The EDGE #3 in Concrete Contractor Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit The EDGE
ContractorCounter #8 in Concrete Contractor Software 8.4/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit site

The EDGE leads on 0 checks, ContractorCounter on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreThe EDGE · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly ContractorCounter
  • Free trialonly ContractorCounter
  • Most featuresThe EDGE · 4 of 6

The EDGE scores higher on our rubric for concrete contractor software: 9.0 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

On mobile platforms, ContractorCounter gives you Both where The EDGE offers Ios.

The EDGE is the better fit for concrete estimators and bid teams. ContractorCounter is the better fit for budget-conscious takeoff teams.

  • The EDGE fits best

    Concrete estimators and bid teams

  • ContractorCounter fits best

    Budget-conscious takeoff teams

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Side by side

Feature The EDGE 9.0/10 Visit ↗ ContractorCounter 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.4
Ranking #3 in Concrete Contractor Software #8 in Concrete Contractor Software
Best for Concrete estimators and bid teams Budget-conscious takeoff teams
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $10/seat/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 3 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features The EDGE 4/6 · ContractorCounter 1/6
Concrete estimating ✓ ✓
Bid management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Dispatch scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Production tracking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Job costing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Crew management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile platforms Ios Both
Our review
Pros
  • Concrete takeoffs cover slabs, footings, walls and formwork
  • Automates quantity, material, rebar, aggregate and labor calculations
  • Connects proposals, vendor quotes, production and project reporting
  • Concrete slab, footing, formwork and reinforcement quantity takeoffs
  • AI-assisted counts, measurements, scale setting and rate suggestions
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through a demo request rather than published plan amounts
  • Integration coverage is limited in the published product details
  • Mobile field support is listed for iPhone and iPad, not Android
  • Free plan is limited to one project
  • Exports and workspace sharing require a paid plan or eligible trial
  • Does not cover verified scheduling, dispatch or job costing
Our verdict

The EDGE is commercial construction takeoff and estimating software from Estimating Edge, LLC. It is designed for contractors and estimators managing concrete bids, material quantities, labor calculations and project costs. Concrete…

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ContractorCounter is browser-based construction takeoff and estimating software for concrete contractors, subcontractors and small trade teams. It supports drawing uploads, scale calibration, markups, measurements, item counts and live…

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  1. The EDGEConcrete Contractor Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. ContractorCounterConcrete Contractor Software 8.4Free plan · 3-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • The EDGE — where it wins

    • Concrete takeoffs cover slabs, footings, walls and formwork
    • Automates quantity, material, rebar, aggregate and labor calculations
    • Connects proposals, vendor quotes, production and project reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through a demo request rather than published plan amounts
    • Integration coverage is limited in the published product details
    • Mobile field support is listed for iPhone and iPad, not Android

  • ContractorCounter — where it wins

    • Concrete slab, footing, formwork and reinforcement quantity takeoffs
    • AI-assisted counts, measurements, scale setting and rate suggestions
    • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to one project
    • Exports and workspace sharing require a paid plan or eligible trial
    • Does not cover verified scheduling, dispatch or job costing
  • The EDGE9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A concrete-focused estimating suite that connects takeoffs, bids, production and change orders.

    Visit The EDGEFull verdict →
  • ContractorCounter8.4/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

    A focused concrete takeoff tool with a free entry point and paid estimating workflows.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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