Countfire vs Estimating Edge

Side-by-side comparison for construction teams

Countfire

Electrical takeoffs 10x faster and more reliable with automatic counting across multiple PDFs.

Comprehensive construction takeoff and estimating software designed for contractors

Feature	Countfire	Estimating Edge
Category	Estimating & Takeoff	Estimating & Takeoff
Pricing	$200/month	$150/month
Pricing model	paid	custom
Free trial	No	No
Platforms	web	web, ios, android
Company size	small, mid, enterprise	small, mid, enterprise
Key features	Automatic symbol counting across multiple PDFs, Built-in accuracy checks and error detection, Auto-count revised drawings for change management, Coverage area measurement and visualization, Cable run and pipework length measurement	On-screen digital takeoff, Trade-specific material databases, Automated material and labor calculations, Comprehensive reporting and proposal generation, Real-time project tracking with EDGE On Site mobile app
Integrations	—	Microsoft Word
Best for	Electrical estimators and MEP contractors who need to quickly and accurately count symbols and components from PDF drawings for project takeoffs.	Commercial construction subcontractors across multiple trades who need accurate, fast estimating with trade-specific databases
Founded	2014	2000
Headquarters	London UK	Boynton Beach, Florida

Both tools are in Estimating & Takeoff.