Buildertrend Estimating vs ConEst Intellibid

Side-by-side comparison for construction teams

Buildertrend Estimating

Construction project management software and app for managing leads, projects, materials and finances in one platform.

Electrical estimating, takeoff, and reporting software for electrical, low voltage, datacom, and solar contractors

Feature	Buildertrend Estimating	ConEst Intellibid
Category	Estimating & Takeoff	Estimating & Takeoff
Pricing	Contact for pricing	$300/month
Pricing model	custom	custom
Free trial	No	No
Platforms	web, ios, android	desktop, web
Company size	small, mid, enterprise	small, mid, enterprise
Key features	Project management with scheduling and change orders, Sales management with CRM and lead tracking, Financial management with job costing and budgeting, Client communication portal with AI-powered updates, Mobile app for field management, Estimating and takeoff tools, Purchase orders and invoicing, Document management and warranties	Largest customizable industry database with 140,000+ electrical items, 500,000+ pre-built NEC code-compliant assemblies, Automatic Labor Factoring, Material price updates via NetPricer, EPIC, and TRA-SER, Direct integration with SureCount takeoff software
Integrations	—	NetPricer, EPIC, TRA-SER
Best for	Home builders, remodelers, and specialty contractors who need an all-in-one platform to manage projects, finances, and client communication.	Electrical, low voltage, datacom, and solar contractors who need comprehensive estimating software with extensive industry databases
Founded	—	1983
Headquarters	—	Manchester NH

Both tools are in Estimating & Takeoff.