STACK Construction Technologiesvs
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Takeoff and estimating software for preconstruction
As of 30 August 2026, STACK Construction Technologies has a free plan and paid plans start at $49/month. STACK is a cloud-based preconstruction platform that combines takeoff, estimating, and bid management in one solution. Softwr lists it under Construction. STACK Construction Technologies is launched in 2011, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
STACK is a cloud-based preconstruction platform that combines takeoff, estimating, and bid management in one solution. It helps contractors measure blueprints, generate estimates, and manage the bidding process to win more projects with greater accuracy and efficiency.
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Pricing
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Takeoff & Estimate
$249 /mo
Build & Operate
$49 /mo
Full STACK Platform
$298 /mo
Capabilities
Digital takeoff
Estimating
Bid management
Proposal generation
Plan storage
QuickBooks
Integration with QuickBooks
Sage
Integration with Sage
Procore
Integration with Procore
Zapier
Integration with Zapier
Cloud security
Cloud security security feature
Data encryption
Data encryption security feature
Access controls
Access controls security feature
Answered, with sources
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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.
SourceYes, 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.
SourceYes, 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 promises quick implementation measured in hours rather than weeks, though the exact timeframe depends on your configuration and team size.
SourceBehind it
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Hard hat mounted 360 cameras and computer vision that score build progress against the BIM model
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