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CoConstruct vs STACK Construction Technologies

CoConstruct logo

CoConstruct

Software

Project management for custom home builders and remodelers

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
STACK Construction Technologies logo

STACK Construction Technologies

Software

Takeoff and estimating software for preconstruction

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only STACK Construction Technologies has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: CoConstruct coConstruct is being retired into Buildertrend, with the vendor stating the transition is entering its final phase and directing customers to migrate; STACK Construction Technologies takeoff and Estimate is priced per user at $249 per user per month, so cost scales linearly with estimators
  • They diverge on capability: CoConstruct covers Project scheduling, STACK Construction Technologies covers Digital takeoff.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CoConstruct and STACK Construction Technologies actually diverge.

Attributes where CoConstruct and STACK Construction Technologies differ
AttributeCoConstructSTACK Construction Technologies
Starting price$99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
Founded20052011

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 CoConstruct

  • Project scheduling
  • Client communication
  • Selections management
  • Financial tracking
  • Xero
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Secure client portal

Only in STACK Construction Technologies

  • Digital takeoff
  • Bid management
  • Proposal generation
  • Plan storage
  • Sage
  • Procore
  • Cloud security

Both cover

  • Estimating
  • QuickBooks
  • Zapier
  • Data encryption
  • Access controls
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

CoConstruct

  • Custom home building and remodeling project management for existing CoConstruct accountsnot STACK Construction Technologies
  • Migrating an existing CoConstruct project history onto Buildertrendnot STACK Construction Technologies

STACK Construction Technologies

  • Performing quantity, labor and material takeoff from digital construction plansnot CoConstruct
  • Producing bid estimates and proposals for subcontractors and general contractorsnot CoConstruct
  • Field plan markup, punch lists and daily reports on active job sitesnot CoConstruct

Where each one falls short

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

CoConstruct

  • CoConstruct is being retired into Buildertrend, with the vendor stating the transition is entering its final phase and directing customers to migrate
  • No CoConstruct price, plan or minimum is published on its pricing page

STACK Construction Technologies

  • Takeoff and Estimate is priced per user at $249 per user per month, so cost scales linearly with estimators
  • The full platform combining takeoff, estimating and field management starts at $298 per user per month
  • Field and project management is sold as a separate Build and Operate product starting at $49 per user per month rather than bundled with takeoff
  • The Build and Operate product offers only a two-week free trial, with the free version limited to Takeoff and Estimate

Pricing, plan by plan

CoConstruct

$99/month
  • Essential$99/month
    • Project management
    • Scheduling
    • Client portal
  • Advanced$399/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Estimating
    • Selections
  • Complete$699/month
    • Everything in Advanced
    • Lead management
    • Proposals

STACK Construction Technologies

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic takeoff
    • Estimating
    • Unlimited projects
  • Pro$1999/year
    • Advanced takeoff
    • Assemblies
    • Templates
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Team collaboration
    • Custom integrations
    • Advanced reporting

Which should you pick?

Choose CoConstruct if

  • You need project scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client communication.
CoConstruct review

Choose STACK Construction Technologies if

  • You need digital takeoff.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want bid management.
STACK Construction Technologies review

Questions people ask

Is CoConstruct or STACK Construction Technologies better?
Neither clearly leads. CoConstruct starts at $99/month and STACK Construction Technologies at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CoConstruct or STACK Construction Technologies?
STACK Construction Technologies has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/month for CoConstruct and Free for STACK Construction Technologies.
Does CoConstruct or STACK Construction Technologies run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use STACK Construction Technologies for free?
Yes. STACK Construction Technologies has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CoConstruct starts at $99/month.
What is CoConstruct best used for?
CoConstruct is most often used for custom home building and remodeling project management for existing coconstruct accounts, migrating an existing coconstruct project history onto buildertrend. Of those, custom home building and remodeling project management for existing coconstruct accounts and migrating an existing coconstruct project history onto buildertrend are not what STACK Construction Technologies is typically brought in for.
What can CoConstruct do that STACK Construction Technologies cannot?
CoConstruct covers Project scheduling, Client communication, Selections management, Financial tracking. STACK Construction Technologies covers Digital takeoff, Bid management, Proposal generation, Plan storage. Both handle Estimating, QuickBooks, Zapier, Data encryption.
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