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STACK Construction Technologies vs CoConstruct

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STACK Construction Technologies

Software

Takeoff and estimating software for preconstruction

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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CoConstruct

Software

Project management for custom home builders and remodelers

From
$99/month
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: STACK Construction Technologies takeoff and Estimate is priced per user at $249 per user per month, so cost scales linearly with estimators; CoConstruct coConstruct is being retired into Buildertrend, with the vendor stating the transition is entering its final phase and directing customers to migrate
  • They diverge on capability: STACK Construction Technologies covers Digital takeoff, CoConstruct covers Project scheduling.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where STACK Construction Technologies and CoConstruct differ
AttributeSTACK Construction TechnologiesCoConstruct
Starting priceFree$99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20112005

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 STACK Construction Technologies

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

Only in CoConstruct

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

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.

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

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

STACK Construction Technologies

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

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

Which should you pick?

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

Choose CoConstruct if

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

Questions people ask

Is STACK Construction Technologies or CoConstruct better?
Neither clearly leads. STACK Construction Technologies starts at Free and CoConstruct at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, STACK Construction Technologies or CoConstruct?
STACK Construction Technologies has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for STACK Construction Technologies and $99/month for CoConstruct.
Does STACK Construction Technologies or CoConstruct 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 STACK Construction Technologies best used for?
STACK Construction Technologies is most often used for performing quantity, labor and material takeoff from digital construction plans, producing bid estimates and proposals for subcontractors and general contractors, field plan markup, punch lists and daily reports on active job sites. Of those, performing quantity, labor and material takeoff from digital construction plans and producing bid estimates and proposals for subcontractors and general contractors are not what CoConstruct is typically brought in for.
What can STACK Construction Technologies do that CoConstruct cannot?
STACK Construction Technologies covers Digital takeoff, Bid management, Proposal generation, Plan storage. CoConstruct covers Project scheduling, Client communication, Selections management, Financial tracking. Both handle Estimating, QuickBooks, Zapier, Data encryption.
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