WenPipe Estimating vs JobPlumb

WenPipe Estimating6.9Visit JJobPlumb6.8Visit

Higher score WenPipe Estimating #6 in Plumbing Estimating Software 6.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Contact Wendes

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J JobPlumb #8 in Plumbing Estimating Software 6.8/10 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit JobPlumb

• WenPipe Estimating fits best

  Plumbing estimators needing detailed desktop takeoffs

• JobPlumb fits best

  Small plumbing shops seeking an affordable starter tool

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Side by side

Feature	WenPipe Estimating 6.9/10 Visit ↗	JJobPlumb 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.9	6.8
Ranking	#6 in Plumbing Estimating Software	#8 in Plumbing Estimating Software
Best for	Plumbing estimators needing detailed desktop takeoffs	Small plumbing shops seeking an affordable starter tool
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	$19/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud
Platforms	Windows	Web
Support	Email, Phone	Email
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features WenPipe Estimating 2/4 · JobPlumb 2/4
Plumbing cost database	✓	✓
Quantity takeoff	✓	✓
Estimate templates	Not published	Not published
Job costing	Not published	Not published
Specs
Mobile platforms	Not published	Not published
Proposal export	None	Online
Our review
Pros	Automatically selects pipe and fittings based on specifications. Connects to wholesalers and pricing services for real-time material pricing. Offers preloaded assemblies and National Average, MCAA, PHCC or custom labor rates.	Plumbing-specific fixture counts and pipe measurements Free plan includes estimates, scheduling, invoices, and payments Pro adds cost assemblies and branded online proposals
Cons	Runs on Windows desktop rather than other listed platforms. Pricing requires contacting Wendes; no plan prices are published. No proposal export is listed among its category capabilities.	Free estimating and takeoff are limited to two projects Web-only deployment may not suit crews needing native mobile apps Email is the listed support channel
Our verdict	WenPipe Estimating is desktop software for commercial mechanical and plumbing contractors preparing estimates from job plans. Its on-screen takeoff supports a digitizer, mouse, touchpad or stylus, with automatic pipe and fitting connection… Read the review →	JobPlumb is browser-based estimating software for plumbing contractors, aimed at solo operators and small shops. Users upload PDF or image plans, calibrate scale, count fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, and hose bibs, and measure… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• WenPipe Estimating — where it wins

  • Automatically selects pipe and fittings based on specifications.
  • Connects to wholesalers and pricing services for real-time material pricing.
  • Offers preloaded assemblies and National Average, MCAA, PHCC or custom labor rates.

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows desktop rather than other listed platforms.
  • Pricing requires contacting Wendes; no plan prices are published.
  • No proposal export is listed among its category capabilities.

• JobPlumb — where it wins

  • Plumbing-specific fixture counts and pipe measurements
  • Free plan includes estimates, scheduling, invoices, and payments
  • Pro adds cost assemblies and branded online proposals

  Where it doesn't

  • Free estimating and takeoff are limited to two projects
  • Web-only deployment may not suit crews needing native mobile apps
  • Email is the listed support channel

• WenPipe Estimating6.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A detailed Windows estimator for contractors who need specification-driven takeoffs and bid summaries.

  Contact WendesFull verdict →
• JJobPlumb6.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $19/mo

  A focused browser estimator for small plumbing shops, with a useful free tier.

  Visit JobPlumbFull verdict →