Trimble WinEst vs Estimating Edge

Side-by-side comparison for construction teams

Trimble WinEst

Comprehensive civil engineering software for designing infrastructure projects from planning through maintenance

Comprehensive construction takeoff and estimating software designed for contractors

FEATURE	Trimble WinEst	Estimating Edge
Category	Estimating & Takeoff	Estimating & Takeoff
Pricing	Contact for pricing	$150/month
Pricing model	custom	custom
Free trial	No	No
Platforms	desktop	web, ios, android
Company size	mid, enterprise	small, mid, enterprise
Key features	Infrastructure BIM design for roads, railways, bridges and utilities, Real-time collaboration through Quadri central model, Linear construction scheduling with time-distance visualization, Geotechnical design and 3D modeling, Construction alignment evaluation and alternatives, CO2 footprint calculation for projects, Integration with CAD platforms, Buildable model creation, Region-specific road sign design in 3D	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	Civil 3D, Trimble Connect	Microsoft Word
Best for	Civil engineering firms and infrastructure consultants working on complex road, railway, bridge, and utility projects requiring BIM collaboration	Commercial construction subcontractors across multiple trades who need accurate, fast estimating with trade-specific databases
Founded	1983	2000
Headquarters	Sunnyvale CA	Boynton Beach, Florida

Both tools are in Estimating & Takeoff.