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Best Clear Estimates alternatives in 2026

Clear Estimates is web-based estimating for residential remodelers and contractors. These 9 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.

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  1. PlanSwift

    Also runs on Windows. Takeoff and estimating in one Windows tool, with trade plugins and AI tools on the Core plan. It is annual and Windows-only, so Mac users and browser-first teams are better served by the web tools here.

    Best for Trade estimators on Windows measuring plans

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  2. BuildingConnected

    Bid management for general contractors and subcontractors, with side-by-side bid comparison and subcontractor qualification. It does not build cost estimates, so it works alongside a takeoff or estimating tool.

    Best for Bid collection and subcontractor qualification

    WebContact for pricing

    86.5of 100
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  3. Buildxact

    Cloud estimating, digital takeoffs, purchase orders and cost tracking for residential builders, with Blu AI assistants as add-ons. Plans are monthly or annual, and annual billing needs a 12-month commitment.

    Best for Residential builders needing estimates and job tools

    WebSubscription

    84.5of 100
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  4. STACK

    Takeoff, estimating and proposals in one cloud product, with a field app that carries bids into project delivery. Per-user pricing makes it costlier for large estimating teams than narrower takeoff tools.

    Best for Contractors and estimators who bid and run jobs in one tool

    WebSubscription

    83.5of 100
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  5. BidVariance*

    Has a free option. Monte Carlo cost simulation that shows the probability of loss at a bid, with one-time paid licenses and free calculators. It models effort ranges rather than measured quantities, so the results depend on the ranges entered.

    Best for Fixed-price bids that need a loss probability

    WebFree plan, paid upgrades

    78.0of 100
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  6. Kreo

    Automated room, wall and opening detection with a 7-day trial and per-user plans. It is a takeoff tool first, with less coverage than STACK for field and project work, so pick it for measurement rather than full project management.

    Best for Estimators who want AI takeoff on many drawings

    WebSubscription

    81.5of 100
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  7. Togal.AI

    AI detection of rooms and features on architectural drawings, with real-time collaboration on one takeoff. It covers takeoff only, so estimators still price the quantities in another tool and check the AI results.

    Best for Estimators doing fast AI-assisted drawing takeoffs

    WebSubscription

    80.5of 100
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  8. Bluebeam Revu

    Also runs on Windows. Drawing review and takeoff in one PDF product, with shared markups for design teams and web and mobile access. It is a review platform first, so pure estimators will find dedicated takeoff tools faster.

    Best for Construction teams that review PDFs and measure quantities

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    77.0of 100
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  9. Houzz Pro

    Takeoffs, bids and contracts for residential remodelers and designers, with client selections and 3D plans in the same account. It covers more than estimating, and buyers must request a demo to see plan prices.

    Best for Remodelers and designers who quote and contract in one tool

    WebContact for pricing

    75.5of 100
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About Clear Estimates alternatives

What is the best alternative to Clear Estimates?
On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is PlanSwift, followed by BuildingConnected. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
Is there a free alternative to Clear Estimates?
Yes. Free options include BidVariance*.

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