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Head-to-head · Electrical Estimating Software

Trimble Accubid Classic vs QuoteSoft

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Trimble Accubid Classic #2 in Electrical Estimating Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Trimble
QuoteSoft #8 in Electrical Estimating Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit QuoteSoft

Trimble Accubid Classic leads on 0 checks, QuoteSoft on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Most featuresQuoteSoft · 2 of 5

Our editors rank Trimble Accubid Classic at #2 and QuoteSoft at #8 for electrical estimating software; Trimble Accubid Classic and QuoteSoft have no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.

QuoteSoft offers accounting integrations; Trimble Accubid Classic doesn't publish it.

Trimble Accubid Classic is the better fit for electrical estimators who need deep labor and assembly data. QuoteSoft is the better fit for estimators needing flexible takeoff and assemblies.

  • Trimble Accubid Classic fits best

    Electrical estimators who need deep labor and assembly data

  • QuoteSoft fits best

    Estimators needing flexible takeoff and assemblies

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Side by side

Feature Trimble Accubid Classic —/10 Visit ↗ QuoteSoft —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score — —
Ranking #2 in Electrical Estimating Software #8 in Electrical Estimating Software
Best for Electrical estimators who need deep labor and assembly data Estimators needing flexible takeoff and assemblies
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Integrations 4 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Trimble Accubid Classic 1/5 · QuoteSoft 2/5
Digital takeoff ✓ ✓
Electrical cost database Not published Not published
Assemblies Not published Not published
Bid proposals Not published Not published
Accounting integrations Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Mobile platform Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • 42,000+ material items and 13,000 assemblies support detailed estimates.
  • Multi-level bid breakdowns organize costs by floor, system, area, code or drawing.
  • LiveCount integration synchronizes graphical takeoff lengths and counts.
  • Takeoff from PDFs, CAD drawings, BIM files, and electronic plans
  • Custom databases, specifications, and project-based assemblies
  • Bid scenarios with labor, material, and export visibility
Cons
  • Pricing requires working with Trimble sales.
  • The broad feature set may exceed needs of simple electrical bids.
  • AI takeoff and symbol counting require the hosted subscription.
  • Windows desktop deployment limits platform flexibility
  • Broad mechanical scope may exceed electrical-only estimating needs
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
Our verdict

Trimble Accubid Classic is electrical estimating software from Trimble Inc. for contractors and specialty subcontractors. It supports estimators working on projects of varying sizes, with workflows that extend into purchasing, project…

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QuoteSoft is desktop estimating software for plumbing, piping, HVAC, ductwork, and other mechanical contractors. It gives estimators digital takeoff from PDFs, CAD drawings, BIM files, and other electronic plans, while showing labor-hour…

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  1. Trimble Accubid ClassicElectrical Estimating Software —Pricing on request
  2. QuoteSoftElectrical Estimating Software —Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Trimble Accubid Classic — where it wins

    • 42,000+ material items and 13,000 assemblies support detailed estimates.
    • Multi-level bid breakdowns organize costs by floor, system, area, code or drawing.
    • LiveCount integration synchronizes graphical takeoff lengths and counts.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires working with Trimble sales.
    • The broad feature set may exceed needs of simple electrical bids.
    • AI takeoff and symbol counting require the hosted subscription.

  • QuoteSoft — where it wins

    • Takeoff from PDFs, CAD drawings, BIM files, and electronic plans
    • Custom databases, specifications, and project-based assemblies
    • Bid scenarios with labor, material, and export visibility

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows desktop deployment limits platform flexibility
    • Broad mechanical scope may exceed electrical-only estimating needs
    • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Trimble Accubid Classic—/10 · Pricing on request

    Deep electrical labor, assembly and bid-analysis tooling with LiveCount takeoff integration.

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  • QuoteSoft—/10 · Pricing on request

    Flexible takeoff, assemblies, and bid scenarios for Windows-based mechanical estimating teams.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026