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ConstructConnect vs ProEst

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ConstructConnect

Construction

Construction bidding and project leads platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ProEst logo

ProEst

Construction

Cloud-based construction estimating software

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ConstructConnect no refunds allowed; ProEst proest.com/pricing/ redirects to construction.autodesk.com/pricing/proest, confirming ProEst is now sold exclusively as part of Autodesk Construction Cloud rather than as a standalone product.
  • They diverge on capability: ConstructConnect covers Project leads, ProEst covers Digital takeoff.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ConstructConnect and ProEst actually diverge.

Attributes where ConstructConnect and ProEst differ
AttributeConstructConnectProEst
Starting priceOn request$200/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded19851996

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 ConstructConnect

  • Project leads
  • Digital plan rooms
  • Takeoff tools
  • Network building
  • Sage
  • Bluebeam
  • PlanSwift
  • Access controls

Only in ProEst

  • Digital takeoff
  • Cost databases
  • Proposal generation
  • Reporting
  • Sage 300
  • Foundation
  • Viewpoint
  • Cloud security

Both cover

  • Bid management
  • QuickBooks
  • Procore
  • Data encryption
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ConstructConnect

  • Construction contractors and estimatorsnot ProEst
  • Multi-market construction companiesnot ProEst
  • Subcontractors managing bid documentsnot ProEst

ProEst

  • Project estimatingnot ConstructConnect
  • Bid managementnot ConstructConnect
  • Cost analysisnot ConstructConnect
  • Proposal creationnot ConstructConnect

Where each one falls short

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

ConstructConnect

  • No refunds allowed
  • No mid-term cancellations
  • No subscription pauses

ProEst

  • proest.com/pricing/ redirects to construction.autodesk.com/pricing/proest, confirming ProEst is now sold exclusively as part of Autodesk Construction Cloud rather than as a standalone product.

Pricing, plan by plan

ConstructConnect

On request
  • Project Intelligence Starter$129/month
    • Project leads
    • Bid board
    • Daily email alerts
  • Project Intelligence Professional$199/month
    • Full bid documents
    • Planning projects
    • Complete contact information
  • Project Intelligence Premium$null/custom
    • Analytics tools
    • Specification positioning analysis
    • Dedicated sales representative
  • Takeoff Starter$1200/year
    • 25 pages per project
    • Auto-naming
    • Auto-scaling

ProEst

$200/month
  • ProEst Estimating$200/month
    • Digital takeoff
    • Pre-built assemblies
    • Bid management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced integrations
    • Custom assemblies
    • Multi-company

Which should you pick?

Choose ConstructConnect if

  • You need project leads.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want digital plan rooms.
ConstructConnect review

Choose ProEst if

  • You need digital takeoff.
  • You also want cost databases.
ProEst review

Questions people ask

Is ConstructConnect or ProEst better?
Neither clearly leads. ConstructConnect starts at On request and ProEst at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ConstructConnect or ProEst?
ConstructConnect starts at On request and ProEst at $200/month.
Does ConstructConnect or ProEst run on more platforms?
ConstructConnect runs on Web, Ios, Android. ProEst runs on Web.
What is ConstructConnect best used for?
ConstructConnect is most often used for construction contractors and estimators, multi-market construction companies, subcontractors managing bid documents. Of those, construction contractors and estimators and multi-market construction companies are not what ProEst is typically brought in for.
What can ConstructConnect do that ProEst cannot?
ConstructConnect covers Project leads, Digital plan rooms, Takeoff tools, Network building. ProEst covers Digital takeoff, Cost databases, Proposal generation, Reporting. Both handle Bid management, QuickBooks, Procore, Data encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ConstructConnect: What are ConstructConnect's main pricing tiers?

ConstructConnect offers Project Intelligence plans (Starter at $129/month, Professional at $199/month with annual contract, Premium with custom pricing) and Takeoff plans (Starter at $1,200/year per seat, Professional at $2,200/year for first seat, additional seats $1,700/year).

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ConstructConnect: Does ConstructConnect allow monthly billing for professional plans?

The Professional plan requires an annual contract and costs $199/month. Starter plan offers month-to-month billing at $129/month. Monthly billing is not available for the Premium tier, which uses custom pricing.

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ConstructConnect: Can I cancel or pause my ConstructConnect subscription?

ConstructConnect explicitly prohibits mid-term cancellations and subscription pauses. No refunds are offered. Upgrades are allowed at any time.

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ConstructConnect: What is the difference between ConstructConnect's Takeoff plans?

Starter Takeoff includes 25 pages per project with manual tools; Professional Takeoff includes unlimited pages with AI-powered Auto Takeoff and unlimited edit-access collaborators. Professional costs $2,200/year for the first seat (additional seats $1,700/year) versus Starter at $1,200/year.

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