Trimble WinEst vs Clear Estimates

Trimble WinEst9.2Visit Clear Estimates8.5Visit

Higher score Trimble WinEst #2 in Project Estimation Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Trimble WinEst

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Clear Estimates #5 in Project Estimation Software 8.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Try Clear Estimates

• Trimble WinEst fits best

  Early-stage construction budgeting with Trimble workflows

• Clear Estimates fits best

  Small contractors needing estimates and invoices

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Side by side

Feature	Trimble WinEst 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Clear Estimates 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#2 in Project Estimation Software	#5 in Project Estimation Software
Best for	Early-stage construction budgeting with Trimble workflows	Small contractors needing estimates and invoices
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$59/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Support	Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	1 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Trimble WinEst 2/5 · Clear Estimates 0/5
Scenario planning	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Resource capacity	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cost estimation	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Historical data	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Agile estimation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Estimation method	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports conceptual budgets through detailed cost estimates Uses historical cost data and database-driven cost knowledge management Connects project information through Trimble Connect	Reusable templates with regional labor and material pricing Proposals, change orders, invoices, and payment collection in one product Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales Its workflow may exceed the needs of narrowly focused estimators Trimble Connect is the named integration	Focused on estimating rather than scheduling or project management No free plan Advanced integrations and reporting require the Pro plan
Our verdict	Trimble WinEst is construction estimating software for general contractors, specialty contractors and other building-construction organizations. It covers the estimating path from conceptual budgeting to detailed cost estimates, with… Read the review →	Clear Estimates is cloud-based estimating software for residential remodelers, contractors, and handymen. Its core workflow covers reusable project templates, regional labor and material pricing, customizable parts and proposal text,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Trimble WinEst — where it wins

  • Supports conceptual budgets through detailed cost estimates
  • Uses historical cost data and database-driven cost knowledge management
  • Connects project information through Trimble Connect

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Its workflow may exceed the needs of narrowly focused estimators
  • Trimble Connect is the named integration

• Clear Estimates — where it wins

  • Reusable templates with regional labor and material pricing
  • Proposals, change orders, invoices, and payment collection in one product
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on estimating rather than scheduling or project management
  • No free plan
  • Advanced integrations and reporting require the Pro plan

• Trimble WinEst9.2/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad construction estimating system for teams already working in Trimble workflows.

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• Clear Estimates8.5/10 · 30-day trial

  A focused estimating tool with templates, regional pricing, invoicing, and payment collection.

  Try Clear EstimatesFull verdict →