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Professional construction cost estimating software
As of 30 August 2026, Sage Estimating starts at $250/month. Sage Estimating is a professional-grade construction estimating software that provides contractors with powerful tools for cost estimation, takeoffs, and bid ma. Softwr lists it under Construction. Sage Estimating is made by Sage Group plc, launched in 1981, available on Windows.
Overview
Sage Estimating is a professional-grade construction estimating software that provides contractors with powerful tools for cost estimation, takeoffs, and bid management. It integrates seamlessly with Sage accounting products and offers extensive cost databases for accurate project pricing.
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Pricing
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Sage Estimating
$250 /mo
Enterprise
Free
Capabilities
Cost estimation
Digital takeoff
Cost databases
Bid analysis
Reporting
Sage 100 Contractor
Integration with Sage 100 Contractor
Sage 300 CRE
Integration with Sage 300 CRE
Sage Intacct
Integration with Sage Intacct
On-Screen Takeoff
Integration with On-Screen Takeoff
Data encryption
Data encryption security feature
Access controls
Access controls security feature
Audit trails
Audit trails security feature
Behind it
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quoteAustralian estimating and on-screen takeoff in one window, priced openly per user per month
Per user per monthHeavy civil estimating and bidding built on crew, equipment and production rates rather than unit prices
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