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Raken vs STACK Construction Technologies

STACK Construction Technologies
Construction
Takeoff and estimating software for preconstruction
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- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Only STACK Construction Technologies has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Raken no pricing tiers published on public website. Pricing requires direct contact with sales at 858-290-4477 or [email protected]; 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: Raken covers Daily reporting, STACK Construction Technologies covers Digital takeoff.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Raken and STACK Construction Technologies actually diverge.
| Attribute | Raken | STACK Construction Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $40/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 Raken
- Daily reporting
- Photo documentation
- Time tracking
- Production tracking
- Safety toolbox talks
- Autodesk BIM 360
- Foundation
- Offline access
Only in STACK Construction Technologies
- Digital takeoff
- Estimating
- Bid management
- Proposal generation
- Plan storage
- Zapier
- Cloud security
- Access controls
Both cover
- Procore
- Sage
- QuickBooks
- Data encryption
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Raken
- Daily logsnot STACK Construction Technologies
- Field documentationnot STACK Construction Technologies
- Progress trackingnot STACK Construction Technologies
- Time managementnot STACK Construction Technologies
STACK Construction Technologies
- Construction project estimation and biddingnot Raken
- Field operations and daily reportingnot Raken
- Construction project managementnot Raken
- Material and labor takeoffnot Raken
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Raken
- No pricing tiers published on public website. Pricing requires direct contact with sales at 858-290-4477 or [email protected]
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
Raken
$40/month- Lite$40/month
- Daily reports
- Photo documentation
- Time tracking
- Pro$80/month
- Everything in Lite
- Production tracking
- Toolbox talks
- EnterpriseFree
- Custom workflows
- API access
- SSO
STACK Construction Technologies
Free- Takeoff & Estimate$249/month
- Quantity takeoff capabilities
- Labor and material takeoff
- Flexible estimates and proposals
- Build & Operate$49/month
- Responsive plan viewing and markup
- Issues, punch lists, and daily reports
- Customizable workflows
- Full STACK Platform$298/month
- Plan measurement and markup
- Integrated estimating
- Field and project management
Which should you pick?
Choose Raken if
- You need daily reporting.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want photo documentation.
Choose STACK Construction Technologies if
- You need digital takeoff.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want estimating.
Questions people ask
- Is Raken or STACK Construction Technologies better?
- Neither clearly leads. Raken starts at $40/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, Raken or STACK Construction Technologies?
- STACK Construction Technologies has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $40/month for Raken and Free for STACK Construction Technologies.
- Does Raken 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. Raken starts at $40/month.
- What is Raken best used for?
- Raken is most often used for daily logs, field documentation, progress tracking, time management. Of those, daily logs and field documentation are not what STACK Construction Technologies is typically brought in for.
- What can Raken do that STACK Construction Technologies cannot?
- Raken covers Daily reporting, Photo documentation, Time tracking, Production tracking. STACK Construction Technologies covers Digital takeoff, Estimating, Bid management, Proposal generation. Both handle Procore, Sage, QuickBooks, Data encryption.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Raken: Does Raken offer a free trial?
Yes, Raken offers a free trial option with no pricing details disclosed on the public website. Interested users can start a free trial or schedule a demo to see the product in action.
SourceSTACK Construction Technologies: How much does STACK Construction cost?
STACK costs $49 to $298 per user per month depending on the plan. Build & Operate starts at $49/user/month, Takeoff & Estimate at $249/user/month, and Full STACK Platform at $298/user/month. Pricing is quoted per-user and scales with team size.
SourceRaken: What is Raken's pricing model?
Raken uses a quote-based pricing model. No pricing tiers or rates are published on their website. Pricing must be obtained by contacting their sales team.
SourceSTACK Construction Technologies: Does STACK offer free options?
Yes, Takeoff & Estimate includes a free version, and Build & Operate includes a two-week free trial. Full STACK Platform offers a Build Your Price option for custom configurations.
SourceSTACK Construction Technologies: Can I get custom pricing from STACK?
Yes, STACK offers a Build Your Price option for the Full STACK Platform and Takeoff & Estimate to accommodate specific business requirements. Custom pricing requires direct consultation with their sales team.
SourceSTACK Construction Technologies: How quickly can STACK be implemented?
STACK promises quick implementation measured in hours rather than weeks, though the exact timeframe depends on your configuration and team size.
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