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Head-to-head · Electrical Estimating Software

Trimble Accubid Classic vs Sage Estimating

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Trimble Accubid Classic #2 in Electrical Estimating Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Trimble
Sage Estimating #3 in Electrical Estimating Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Sage

Trimble Accubid Classic 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 scoreTrimble Accubid Classic · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresTrimble Accubid Classic · 1 of 5

Trimble Accubid Classic scores higher on our rubric for electrical estimating software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Trimble Accubid Classic is the better fit for electrical estimators who need deep labor and assembly data. Sage Estimating is the better fit for contractors already using Sage construction products.

  • Trimble Accubid Classic fits best

    Electrical estimators who need deep labor and assembly data

  • Sage Estimating fits best

    Contractors already using Sage construction products

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Side by side

Feature Trimble Accubid Classic 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Sage Estimating 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #2 in Electrical Estimating Software #3 in Electrical Estimating Software
Best for Electrical estimators who need deep labor and assembly data Contractors already using Sage construction products
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Integrations 4 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Trimble Accubid Classic 1/5 · Sage Estimating 0/5
Digital takeoff ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Electrical cost database Not checked yet Not checked yet
Assemblies Not checked yet Not checked yet
Bid proposals Not checked yet Not checked yet
Accounting integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile platform Not checked yet Not checked yet
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.
  • Trade-specific costs and customizable assemblies support detailed estimates.
  • eTakeoff Dimension integration connects digital quantity takeoff to estimating.
  • Bid leveling, historical estimates and AI insights support bid analysis.
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.
  • Its scope is broader construction estimating, not electrical-only workflows.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan.
  • Windows desktop software may not suit teams seeking a non-Windows estimator.
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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Sage Estimating is construction estimating software for general contractors, construction management firms and specialty contractors, including electrical contractors that need trade-specific cost calculations. Digital quantity takeoff…

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  1. Trimble Accubid ClassicElectrical Estimating Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. Sage EstimatingElectrical Estimating Software 8.7Pricing 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.

  • Sage Estimating — where it wins

    • Trade-specific costs and customizable assemblies support detailed estimates.
    • eTakeoff Dimension integration connects digital quantity takeoff to estimating.
    • Bid leveling, historical estimates and AI insights support bid analysis.

    Where it doesn't

    • Its scope is broader construction estimating, not electrical-only workflows.
    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan.
    • Windows desktop software may not suit teams seeking a non-Windows estimator.
  • Trimble Accubid Classic9.1/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit TrimbleFull verdict →
  • Sage Estimating8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad construction estimating with electrical-relevant costs, takeoffs and bid analysis.

    Visit SageFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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