Expert Estimation vs. STACK Comparison


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About Expert Estimation provides three license levels of exceptional project cost estimating software. You will create accurate estimates with time-saving formulas and flexible degrees of complexity over an array of features. Our software includes exceptional 24/7 phone, email, and chat support and multiple training options. API allows users to query project data. Use Expert Estimation to confidently control overheads, use accurate trusted formulas, create templates, control margins, have transparent reporting, automate cost estimation, predict cashflows, assign cost codes, perform cost analysis and create take off sets. Expert Estimation integrates a contextual help system linked with Pronamics' online Support Hub, Knowledge Base, Online Training and YouTube channel so you will find useful information and valuable tools quickly and easily. Our software has set the industry standard for estimation software for over 30 years. FREE TRIAL comes with FREE PHONE, EMAIL & CHAT SUPPORT.		About Bid Faster, Win More, and Build Smarter with STACK Takeoff & Estimate and STACK Build & Operate. From office to field, STACK speeds up your processes so you can stay competitive and eliminate uncertainty. Save time with STACK's powerful, time-saving AI features. Accelerated by AI. Driven by You. Features: - Fast, Accurate Takeoffs Powered by AI and Your Expertise - Regional Cost Data & Detailed Estimates - Streamlined Workflows & Document Control Create a free account or schedule a demo today!
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Supported
Audience Estimators, owners, project managers, contractors - in areas of civil works, construction, mining, rail, building, electrical, engineering, government, HVAC, IT, manufacturing, plumbing, prof. services, landscaping, marine, pipeline, and asphalt industries.		Audience General contractors, subcontractors, and specialty contractors, including concrete, masonry, interior finishes, landscaping, roofing, structural steel, MEP, landscaping, home builders and more. Create a free account today!
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Supported		API Offers API Supported
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Pricing $130 AUD per month Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported		Pricing $0 Free - $0 Pro - $299 per month Premium - $349 per month Free Version Supported Free Trial Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.8 / 5 ease 4.7 / 5 features 4.8 / 5 design 4.9 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros Capability to build up detailed first principle estimates using identified base resources. The software allows duplication and incorporation of other projects, saving a lot of time. The software reduces the chance of calculation errors. Great reports for internal analysis and client presentation. All estimates are saved on a central server and are always accessible. The Genesis version has a great subcontractor analysis component that our Operation guys love to use where they can easily analyze and substitute various subcontractor pricing with relative ease. The software produces a number of customised reports to keep estimators, managers and Operations staff all happy. The Support from Pronamics is always first class. - User friendly "first principals" estimating software that is easy to learn - Estimates can be as simple or as detailed as you want - Easy to create resources including complex resources "on the fly" - Import cost build ups, resources etc from other projects - Easily edit or substitute resources within an estimate - Regular updates - 24/7 support by people who know the program and can answer most questions on the spot You can speak to someone at all times to work through any issues or to learn more. Well laid out and easy to use product. Similar shortcuts to most other commonly used programs. 1. Windows functionality - excellent in all areas where estimators work 2. Drop down menus - excellent 3. Coding all aspects of the estimate to exhaustive limits - excellent. 4. Multi user functionality - 100% better than other software. 5. File saving, emailing etc is like using Windows Explorer - excellent Cons The direct cost schedule does not allow one to directly calculate percentages on subtotals or specific line items like in Excel. This means that consultant-type estimates nearly always need to be exported and adjusted in Excel at the end. Not much. Any issues we have encountered over the years Pronamics have been happy to resolve as quick as they can. There are very few cons however allocating Indirect Costs to Direct Cost items can sometimes be cumbersome. None that I can think of. Easy to use and great support offered. 1. Reporting - should you wish to select & print only part of the estimate you need to tick the ones required rather then click & then shift click should you require a range. Mind you it is still easier than some other software reporting.		Pros from Real Users Pros Easy to learn and use right off the bat. This software provided a significant benefit to our TAKE OFF process. The collaborative feature means our estimators across the country can all contribute and monitor the progress of the project. Easily bring up any and all drawings with the click of a mouse, saves bundles on paper and cost. STACK has sped up our takeoffs making them about 4 times faster than before. I also like how their software integrates with Excel which makes it easy for me to finish our estimates and submit our bids. Customer support has been excellent as well - they are there to help me whenever i have a question!
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported
Company Information Pronamics Founded: 1987 Australia pronamics.com.au/expert-estimation-software-suite/expert-estimation-genesis/		Company Information Stack Construction Technologies Founded: 2008 Cincinnati, OH www.stackct.com
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Categories Construction Bid Management Supported Construction Estimating Supported Electrical Estimating Supported Home Builder Supported HVAC Estimating Supported Paving and Asphalt Supported Plumbing Estimating Supported Print Estimating Supported Remodeling Estimating Supported Subcontractor Supported		Categories AI Takeoff Supported Construction Bid Management Supported Construction Estimating Supported Construction Management Supported Contractor Management Supported Electrical Contractor Supported Electrical Estimating Supported Home Builder Supported HVAC Supported HVAC Estimating Supported Landscape Management Supported Plumbing Supported Plumbing Estimating Supported Preconstruction Supported Residential Construction Estimating Supported Roofing Supported Subcontractor Supported Takeoff Supported
Construction Bid Management Features Bidder Management Not Supported Building Product Database Not Supported Cost Database Supported File Sharing Not Supported Proposal Management Not Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported RFP Management Not Supported Subcontractor Management Supported Takeoff Supported Version Control Not Supported Construction Estimating Features Accounting Integration Not Supported Audit Trail Not Supported Bid Management Supported Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Building Product Database Not Supported Calculators Supported Change Orders Not Supported Contract Management Not Supported Cost Database Supported Customer Management Not Supported Customizable Templates Supported Electrical Estimating Supported Historical Database Supported HVAC Estimating Supported Job Costing Supported Plumbing Estimating Supported Price Data / Price Books Not Supported Project Management Supported Quote Management Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Scheduling Supported Subcontractor Management Supported Takeoff Supported What-if Analysis Supported Electrical Estimating Features Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Change Orders Not Supported Cost Database Supported Project Management Supported Quotes / Proposals Supported Takeoff Supported HVAC Estimating Features Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Commercial/Industrial Not Supported Cost Database Supported Data Import / Export Supported Equipment Maintenance Not Supported Financing Management Not Supported Labor Rates Supported Quotes/Proposals Supported Scheduling Supported Takeoff Supported Home Builder Features Accounting Management Not Supported Bid Management Supported Contract Management Not Supported CRM Not Supported Job Costing Supported Job Scheduling Supported Permit Management Not Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported Subcontractor Management Supported Supplier Management Supported Warranty / Service Management Not Supported Plumbing Estimating Features Change Orders Not Supported Commercial / Industrial Supported Cost Database Supported Data Import / Export Supported Fitting Management Not Supported For General Contractor Supported Overhead Costs Estimating Supported Prebuilt Assembly Not Supported Quotes / Proposals Supported Takeoff Supported Show More Features Print Estimating Features "Best Price" Estimating Supported Best Fit Imposition Not Supported Bindery Estimating Not Supported Discounts Management Not Supported Multiple Version Calculations Supported Pre / Post Service Calculations Not Supported Pre-Press Estimating Not Supported Press & Run Style Analysis Not Supported Process Ink Calculation Not Supported Production Options Evaluation Not Supported Remodeling Estimating Features Cost Database Supported Quote Management Supported		Construction Bid Management Features Bidder Management Not Supported Building Product Database Supported Cost Database Supported File Sharing Supported Proposal Management Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported RFP Management Not Supported Subcontractor Management Not Supported Takeoff Supported Version Control Not Supported Construction Estimating Features Accounting Integration Supported Audit Trail Supported Bid Management Supported Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Building Product Database Supported Calculators Supported Change Orders Not Supported Contract Management Supported Cost Database Supported Customer Management Not Supported Customizable Templates Supported Electrical Estimating Supported Historical Database Supported HVAC Estimating Supported Job Costing Supported Plumbing Estimating Supported Price Data / Price Books Supported Project Management Supported Quote Management Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Scheduling Not Supported Subcontractor Management Not Supported Takeoff Supported What-if Analysis Supported Electrical Estimating Features Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Change Orders Not Supported Cost Database Supported Project Management Not Supported Quotes / Proposals Supported Takeoff Supported HVAC Estimating Features Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Commercial/Industrial Supported Cost Database Supported Data Import / Export Not Supported Equipment Maintenance Not Supported Financing Management Not Supported Labor Rates Not Supported Quotes/Proposals Supported Scheduling Not Supported Takeoff Supported Home Builder Features Accounting Management Not Supported Bid Management Supported Contract Management Not Supported CRM Not Supported Job Costing Supported Job Scheduling Not Supported Permit Management Not Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported Subcontractor Management Not Supported Supplier Management Not Supported Warranty / Service Management Not Supported Plumbing Estimating Features Change Orders Not Supported Commercial / Industrial Supported Cost Database Supported Data Import / Export Not Supported Fitting Management Not Supported For General Contractor Supported Overhead Costs Estimating Supported Prebuilt Assembly Supported Quotes / Proposals Supported Takeoff Supported Show More Features Construction Management Features Accounting Integration Not Supported Budget Tracking/Job Costing Supported Change Orders Not Supported Commercial Supported Contract Management Supported Contractors Supported CRM Supported Equipment Tracking Supported Estimating Supported Incident Reporting Not Supported Mobile Access Supported Offline Access Supported Residential Supported RFI & Submittals Not Supported Subcontractor Management Not Supported Timesheets Not Supported Contractor Management Features Contractor Database Not Supported Insurance Tracking Not Supported License Tracking Not Supported Permit Tracking Not Supported Skills & Competencies Not Supported Task Management Supported Work Hour Tracking Not Supported Electrical Contractor Features Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Commercial / Industrial Not Supported Contract Management Not Supported Customer Database Not Supported Electronic Signature Not Supported Mobile Access Not Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported Scheduling Not Supported Time Tracking Not Supported Work Order Management Not Supported HVAC Features Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Customer Database Not Supported Dispatch Management Not Supported Inventory Control Not Supported Job Management Not Supported Maintenance Scheduling Not Supported Mobile Access Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported Routing Not Supported Scheduling Not Supported Service History Tracking Not Supported Technician Management Not Supported Work Order Management Not Supported Landscape Management Features Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Contract Management Not Supported Customer Database Not Supported Dispatch Management Not Supported Groundskeeping Not Supported Inventory Control Not Supported Irrigation Tracking Not Supported Job Management Not Supported Landscape Design Not Supported Mobile Access Not Supported Payroll Management Not Supported Plant Database Not Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported Routing Not Supported Scheduling & Appointments Not Supported Work Order Management Not Supported Plumbing Features Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Customer Database Not Supported Dispatch Management Not Supported Inventory Control Not Supported Job Management Not Supported Mobile Access Not Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported Routing Not Supported Scheduling Not Supported Service History Tracking Not Supported Technician Management Not Supported Work Order Management Not Supported Residential Construction Estimating Features Bid Management Supported Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Building Product Database Supported Change Orders Not Supported Customer Management Not Supported Project Management Not Supported Quote Management Supported Scheduling Not Supported Takeoff Supported Roofing Features Aerial Measurement Supported Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Checklists & Inspections Not Supported Commercial / Industrial Supported Dispatch Management Not Supported Lead Management Not Supported Photo Capture Not Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported Scheduling Not Supported Work Order Management Not Supported Takeoff Features 3D View Not Supported Assembly Takeoff Supported Cross Section Creation Not Supported Electronic Plans Supported Elevation Checking Supported Error Checking Supported Site Balancing Not Supported Slope Routines Supported Subcontractor Management Not Supported
Integrations Microsoft Excel Supported Box Not Supported Buildertrend Not Supported Dropbox Not Supported Evernote Not Supported Field Materials Not Supported Google Docs Not Supported Google Drive Not Supported Microsoft OneDrive Not Supported Microsoft Outlook Supported Procore Not Supported STACK Build & Operate Not Supported SmartBid Not Supported eSUB Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 2 Integrations		Integrations Microsoft Excel Supported Box Supported Buildertrend Supported Dropbox Supported Evernote Supported Field Materials Supported Google Docs Supported Google Drive Supported Microsoft OneDrive Supported Microsoft Outlook Not Supported Procore Supported STACK Build & Operate Supported SmartBid Supported eSUB Supported Show More Integrations View All 13 Integrations
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