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ProEst vs eSUB

ProEst logo

ProEst

Software

Cloud-based construction estimating software

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
eSUB logo

eSUB

Software

Cloud-based mobile construction management platform

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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.; eSUB limited to commercial subcontractors; not suitable for general contractors or non-construction industries
  • They diverge on capability: ProEst covers Digital takeoff, eSUB covers Mobile task management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ProEst and eSUB actually diverge.

Attributes where ProEst and eSUB differ
AttributeProEsteSUB
Starting price$200/month$49/month
PlatformsWebiOS, Android, Web
Founded19962010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 ProEst

  • Digital takeoff
  • Cost databases
  • Bid management
  • Proposal generation
  • Reporting
  • Sage 300
  • Foundation
  • Viewpoint

Only in eSUB

  • Mobile task management
  • Timesheet tracking
  • Photo documentation
  • Job costing
  • Field notes
  • Sage
  • Box
  • SSL encryption

Both cover

  • QuickBooks
  • Procore
  • Role-based access
  • Audit trails
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ProEst

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

eSUB

  • Project management for commercial construction subcontractorsnot ProEst
  • Daily reports, RFIs, submittals and change orders from the fieldnot ProEst
  • Crew time capture on mobile devicesnot ProEst
  • Labour, job cost, equipment and material reportingnot ProEst
  • Centralised drawing and document managementnot ProEst

Where each one falls short

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

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.

eSUB

  • Limited to commercial subcontractors; not suitable for general contractors or non-construction industries
  • Custom pricing with no transparent public pricing makes budget planning difficult for prospective customers
  • Narrow candidate list with only one direct competitor (Procore) in the space
  • May have smaller feature set compared to enterprise construction platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

ProEst

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

eSUB

$49/month
  • Starter$49/month
    • Mobile task management
    • Timesheet tracking
    • Document management
  • Professional$99/month
    • Advanced scheduling
    • Accounting integration
    • Custom workflows

Which should you pick?

Choose ProEst if

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

Choose eSUB if

  • You need mobile task management.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want timesheet tracking.
eSUB review

Questions people ask

Is ProEst or eSUB better?
Neither clearly leads. ProEst starts at $200/month and eSUB at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ProEst or eSUB?
ProEst starts at $200/month and eSUB at $49/month.
Does ProEst or eSUB run on more platforms?
ProEst runs on Web. eSUB runs on iOS, Android, Web.
What is ProEst best used for?
ProEst is most often used for project estimating, bid management, cost analysis, proposal creation. Of those, project estimating and bid management are not what eSUB is typically brought in for.
What can ProEst do that eSUB cannot?
ProEst covers Digital takeoff, Cost databases, Bid management, Proposal generation. eSUB covers Mobile task management, Timesheet tracking, Photo documentation, Job costing. Both handle QuickBooks, Procore, Role-based access, Audit trails.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

eSUB: What is eSUB designed for and who is the primary user?

eSUB is a mobile-first construction management platform built exclusively for commercial subcontractors. It connects the field to the office through mobile apps and web interfaces for creating, tracking, and managing documents and daily activities.

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eSUB: What key features does eSUB Cloud include?

eSUB includes submittals, change orders, RFIs, daily reports, mobile app functionality, email integration, field notes, time cards, project management, document management, time tracking, and job costing capabilities.

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eSUB: Does eSUB offer a free trial?

Yes. eSUB offers a 14-day free trial as well as customized demos. The demo includes a 45-minute guided walkthrough in a staged demo project.

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eSUB: How does eSUB pricing work?

eSUB Cloud pricing depends on user count and modules required; quotes are provided on a customized basis. No implementation fees apply for standard scopes, and no per-job charges are assessed. Updates are included in the subscription.

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eSUB: What platforms does eSUB support?

eSUB offers mobile apps for both iOS and Android, as well as a web interface. The platform is designed mobile-first with field-focused functionality.

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