Kiese review
A focused construction CRM for complex pursuits, with substantial monthly pricing.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Kiese is a construction-focused CRM for general and specialty contractors managing business development and preconstruction. It brings leads, opportunities, bids, contacts, client relationships, staffing, proposals, and project handoffs into one workflow. The feature set is aimed at firms handling complex pursuits from initial lead through award, rather than teams seeking a lightweight contact database or simple bid tracker.
The plans are structured as monthly flat fees. Essential costs $850 per month and includes lead, opportunity, and bid management, a shared bid calendar, real-time bid and sales insight, and unlimited cloud file storage. Advanced costs $1,600 per month and adds enhanced dashboards while retaining the Essential features. Enterprise adds a dedicated account manager, API access, and custom training programs. A 14-day free trial is available, and annual billing is described as saving 20%. These prices make Kiese a substantial commitment for smaller contractors, while the plan structure gives larger teams a clear path from core bid management to broader reporting and enterprise support.
Kiese’s strongest distinction is the breadth of its pursuit workflow. Go/no-go analysis uses scoring rubrics and risk checks; proposal creation includes AI-assisted writing; won opportunities can move through project handoff; and staff allocation includes resource conflict alerts. Dashboards, reports, sales forecasting, cloud storage, and team collaboration extend the system beyond opportunity tracking. Integrations with Procore, Sage 300 ERP, Outlook Calendar, Excel, and a REST API support construction-oriented workflows. Firms that need a connected system for bids, proposals, staffing, and forecasting should consider Kiese. Smaller teams, price-sensitive buyers, or organizations requiring mobile apps should choose a more suitable alternative.
Kiese pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Go/no-go scoring adds structure to bid decisions.
- AI-assisted proposals support construction-specific workflows.
- Handoff, staffing, forecasting, and collaboration connect preconstruction work.
- Where it doesn't
- Essential starts at $850 per month.
- Advanced costs $1,600 per month.
- Listed platforms are web and API, not mobile apps.
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