STACK Takeoff & Estimating
by STACK Construction Technologies
Last updated Mar 29, 2026 · 1 revision
Cloud-based construction takeoff with auto-detection, pre-built HVAC assemblies, and branded proposal generation.
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About This Product
STACK is a cloud-based takeoff and estimating platform that automatically detects rooms, walls, doors, and windows from uploaded plans. It includes pre-built HVAC equipment, labor, and materials databases, customizable assemblies with regional pricing, and branded proposal generation. Entry plan starts at $2,999/year with a free tier supporting two projects for 7 days.
Capabilities
How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.
- Mobile app
- Not available
- Free trial
- Yes
- Free tier
- Yes
- Public API
- Yes
- Deployment
- Cloud
FSH Score Breakdown
Customer Reviews
Features
Estimating & Quoting15features
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Platform & Customization14features
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Mobile & Field Tools5features
Scheduling & Dispatch4features
Reporting & Analytics4features
Customer Communication3features
AI & Automation3features
Hardware Features1feature
Invoicing & Payments1feature
Technician Management1feature
CRM & Sales1feature
Accounting Integration1feature
Training & Education1feature
Integrations 14 across 6 categories
Accounting 5
Acumatica
Sage
Sage Intacct
Productivity 4
Industry-Specific 2
CRM 1
FollowUp CRM
Field Service 1
Procore
Data & Automation 1
Pricing
- Model
- Subscription
- Starting at
- $250/mo
- Notes
- Entry-level Takeoff & Estimate starts at $2,999/year for a single user. Volume discounts available as seats are added. Customer support rated 4.7/5 stars.
Related Products 3 across 1 category
Alternatives & Competitors
Why these are related — sources 5
- gartner
“We actually tried switching to STACK and it had a lot of really good modern features, but it just lacked the powerful and in-depth tools that PlanSwift has.”
- reddit
“I have tried builder trend, construct connect online, stack, procore estimating and they all suck compared to the power of plan swift.”
- constructionbids.ai
“STACK is a common pick for small/mid contractors wanting cloud access and easy setup; PlanSwift suits solo estimators preferring a perpetual license.”
- downtobid.com
“Each alternative above addresses certain PlanSwift pain points – whether it’s Bluebeam’s collaborative markups, STACK’s cloud convenience, or eTakeoff’s advanced features for Sage users.”
- bidicontracting.com
“Cloud-based alternatives like STACK and Bluebeam offer the stability and team access that PlanSwift lacks”
Why these are related — sources 2
- softwareconnect.com
“McCormick Estimating software includes a flexible labor costing and tracking system for electrical contractors. STACK simplifies the bid process for electrical contractors through its detailed proposals module.”
- gartner
“STACK: Easy-to-use, cloud-based takeoff and estimating software for construction contractors. (listed on Capterra's McCormick Electrical Estimating alternatives page)”
Why these are related — sources 3
- constructionbids.ai
“The most common alternatives to Sage Estimating in 2026 are STACK (cloud, good for small/mid contractors), PlanSwift (perpetual-license takeoff), ProEst, The Estimating Edge, McCormick, and HeavyBid for heavy-civil.”
- bidicontracting.com
“Sage Estimating Advanced supports multi-user access through SQL, but it's not the seamless, browser-based collaboration you get with Procore or STACK.”
- selecthub.com
“STACK has a user sentiment rating of 90 based on 1077 reviews. Sage Estimating has a user sentiment rating of 81 based on 104 reviews.”