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Autodesk Construction Cloud vs Cubit Estimating

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction

Unified platform for construction project delivery

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Cubit Estimating

Construction

Australian estimating and on-screen takeoff in one window, priced openly per user per month

From
167/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Autodesk Construction Cloud no pricing published on website; Cubit Estimating every subscription carries a minimum twelve month term, so a firm that hires an estimator for one tender period pays for the full year regardless.
  • They diverge on capability: Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management, Cubit Estimating covers Integrated takeoff and estimate.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Autodesk Construction Cloud and Cubit Estimating actually diverge.

Attributes where Autodesk Construction Cloud and Cubit Estimating differ
AttributeAutodesk Construction CloudCubit Estimating
Starting priceOn request167/month
Pricing modelquotePer user per month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows
Founded1982Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • Document management
  • Model coordination
  • Project management
  • Cost management
  • Field execution
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Navisworks

Only in Cubit Estimating

  • Integrated takeoff and estimate
  • Calculation and rate sheets
  • Price list management
  • Bills of quantities
  • BIM and IFC takeoff
  • Revision management
  • AI Estimating add-on
  • Job collaboration

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • Construction project coordinationnot Cubit Estimating
  • Building information modelingnot Cubit Estimating
  • Preconstruction planningnot Cubit Estimating
  • Construction operations managementnot Cubit Estimating

Cubit Estimating

  • An Australian commercial builder that wants takeoff and estimate in one file rather than exporting quantities from a separate measurement toolnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • A quantity surveying practice producing trade-structured bills of quantities to local conventionnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • A subcontractor pricing repeat work from maintained supplier price lists rather than rebuilding rates each tendernot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • A small estimating team that needs to know the annual cost before booking a demo, because the rate card is publishednot Autodesk Construction Cloud

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • No pricing published on website
  • Custom quote required for all tiers
  • No free trial with defined terms published
  • Three bundled solution types (Model Management, Preconstruction, Construction Operations) but pricing varies by bundle

Cubit Estimating

  • Every subscription carries a minimum twelve month term, so a firm that hires an estimator for one tender period pays for the full year regardless.
  • BIM and IFC takeoff sits only in Enterprise at $250 per user per month, meaning a builder who receives models rather than PDFs is pushed to the top tier whether or not it needs collaboration features.
  • The product is Windows only with no macOS or browser client, which excludes practices standardised on Macs unless they run virtualisation.
  • Rate libraries, measurement conventions and BOQ structures follow Australian practice, so buyers outside Australia and New Zealand inherit a method that does not match their local standard forms.
  • The AI Estimating add-on is priced at an explicitly temporary introductory rate, so a firm building the feature into its workflow is accepting an unspecified future increase on top of the seat price.

Pricing, plan by plan

Autodesk Construction Cloud

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Autodesk Construction Cloud review.

Cubit Estimating

167/month
  • Standard$167/month
    • Integrated estimating and takeoff
    • Calculation sheets, rate sheets and price lists
    • Basic job management
  • Professional$222/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Code grouping
    • Custom reporting
  • Enterprise$250/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • BIM and IFC takeoff
    • Multi-user job collaboration
  • AI Estimating add-on$20/month
    • Automated element recognition
    • Works with any edition
    • Introductory rate the vendor says will increase

Which should you pick?

Choose Autodesk Construction Cloud if

  • You need document management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want model coordination.
Autodesk Construction Cloud review

Choose Cubit Estimating if

  • You need integrated takeoff and estimate.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want calculation and rate sheets.
Cubit Estimating review

Questions people ask

Is Autodesk Construction Cloud or Cubit Estimating better?
Neither clearly leads. Autodesk Construction Cloud starts at On request and Cubit Estimating at 167/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Autodesk Construction Cloud or Cubit Estimating?
Autodesk Construction Cloud starts at On request and Cubit Estimating at 167/month.
Does Autodesk Construction Cloud or Cubit Estimating run on more platforms?
Autodesk Construction Cloud runs on Web, Ios, Android. Cubit Estimating runs on Windows.
What is Autodesk Construction Cloud best used for?
Autodesk Construction Cloud is most often used for construction project coordination, building information modeling, preconstruction planning, construction operations management. Of those, construction project coordination and building information modeling are not what Cubit Estimating is typically brought in for.
What can Autodesk Construction Cloud do that Cubit Estimating cannot?
Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management, Model coordination, Project management, Cost management. Cubit Estimating covers Integrated takeoff and estimate, Calculation and rate sheets, Price list management, Bills of quantities.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Autodesk Construction Cloud: How much does Autodesk Construction Cloud cost?

Autodesk Construction Cloud does not publish pricing on its website. The company offers three solution bundles (Model Management, Preconstruction, and Construction Operations) but requires customers to request a custom quote. Customers can contact sales at +1 855 522 4504 or use the Get a Quote request form.

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Cubit Estimating: What does Cubit actually cost?

Standard $167, Professional $222 and Enterprise $250 per user per month on annual billing, in Australian dollars excluding GST. Monthly billing is about 16 per cent more.

Autodesk Construction Cloud: Is there a free version of Autodesk Construction Cloud?

Autodesk Construction Cloud does not offer a published free tier. A Try it Free option exists but requires accessing a product demo request form. Pricing is custom and determined through direct sales contact. The company offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on purchases.

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Cubit Estimating: Can I get BIM takeoff without the Enterprise tier?

No. IFC model takeoff is an Enterprise feature only.

Autodesk Construction Cloud: How is Autodesk Construction Cloud priced?

Autodesk Construction Cloud uses a custom quote-based pricing model supporting user-based, project-based, and account-based pricing structures according to its pricing page. Specific rates are not published; customers must contact Autodesk sales directly to receive pricing quotes tailored to their deployment size and needs.

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Cubit Estimating: Is there a perpetual licence?

No. Cubit Estimating is subscription only with a minimum twelve month commitment.

Cubit Estimating: Does it suit contractors outside Australia?

It works, but rate libraries and BOQ conventions follow Australian standards, so buyers elsewhere do more setup than a locally built alternative would need.

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