Quick answer: Construction estimating software pricing in 2026 cannot be compared reliably from a single monthly figure. Vendors may price by user, product tier, annual term, usage, or a custom configuration. Publicly documented changes affecting this year's comparisons include ConstructConnect's migration of On-Screen Takeoff customers to a subscription-based licensing system and Autodesk's bundling of ProEst with Forma for Preconstruction. Some vendors, including BuzzBID, STACK, and Togal.AI, publish prices for specified plans; others require a current quote.
The useful question is not simply, "Which product has the lowest advertised price?" It is, "What will the required configuration cost for our team, and what is included?" This guide explains the changes that can affect a 2026 budget and provides a practical way to compare products on consistent terms.
What Changed in Construction Estimating Software Pricing in 2026?
On-Screen Takeoff Began a Licensing-System Migration
ConstructConnect's release notes for On-Screen Takeoff version 4.0.0.805, dated June 24, 2026, state that customers using license-key or server-code activation were being migrated to a subscription system using an email address and password. That public notice supports describing the change as a licensing and account migration. It does not mean that On-Screen Takeoff itself was discontinued.
Existing customers should confirm their own renewal date, price, product access, maintenance status, and post-renewal rights directly with ConstructConnect because account terms can differ. For more detail, see our review of what ConstructConnect's 2026 On-Screen Takeoff changes mean and the official version 4.0.0.805 release notes.
Autodesk Changed How ProEst Is Offered
Autodesk's current ProEst page states that ProEst is sold through the Forma for Preconstruction bundle. Autodesk also announced that ProEst Desktop is scheduled to reach end of life on December 31, 2026, while ProEst Cloud continues and is included in the bundle. Contractors evaluating ProEst should distinguish between the desktop and cloud products and request a written quote for the exact bundle, users, migration services, and contract term they need.
See Autodesk's ProEst overview and its ProEst Desktop end-of-life FAQ for the vendor's current descriptions.
Some Vendors Publish Plan-Level Prices
As of September 10, 2026, STACK's pricing page lists Premium at $249 per user per month and Pro at $299 per user per month, with both displayed as billed annually. Togal.AI lists its Growth plan at $299 per user per month, billed yearly, and directs larger teams to request custom pricing. BuzzBID lists monthly and annual prices for its Standard, Advanced, and FireShield editions.
Those published figures improve initial visibility, but they are not automatically equivalent. Buyers should confirm the applicable currency, taxes, billing schedule, minimum users, included features, support, training, data limits, and renewal terms. Prices and plan contents can change, so verify them on the vendor's website before making a purchasing decision.
Why Construction Estimating Software Prices Are Difficult to Compare
Estimating products do not all cover the same scope. One subscription may provide takeoff only, another may combine takeoff and estimating, and a broader platform may include bid management, qualification, document management, or other preconstruction tools. A lower advertised rate can therefore cover fewer required functions, while a higher price may include services or products a particular contractor does not need.
Pricing pages also use different units. Common structures include per-user subscriptions, annual plans displayed as monthly equivalents, usage or credit pricing, edition-based pricing, and custom quotes. Quote-based pricing is not inherently unfavorable, but it prevents an exact public comparison until the buyer receives written terms.
For a vendor-by-vendor pricing snapshot, see How Much Does Construction Takeoff Software Cost?
Calculate Total Cost Instead of Comparing One Headline Price
A defensible software budget should include every cost required for the intended workflow. Ask each vendor to confirm the following in writing:
- Subscription price, billing frequency, contract length, and automatic-renewal terms
- Number and type of included users or licenses, plus any minimum purchase
- Products, editions, modules, AI features, usage allowances, and storage included
- Implementation, configuration, training, technical support, and data-migration fees
- Integration requirements and any third-party software or consulting costs
- Price changes at renewal and the notice required to cancel or reduce service
- Data export options and what happens to project access after the subscription ends
Then calculate the same period—preferably the first year and a representative renewal year—for the same number of users. Do not add a generic implementation percentage unless a vendor or implementation partner has provided a documented estimate for your specific deployment.
Published Pricing Examples Reviewed September 10, 2026
BuzzBID
BuzzBID's pricing page lists Standard at $100 per month or $1,050 per year, Advanced at $250 per month or $1,750 per year, and FireShield at $300 per month or $2,450 per year. The page states that software, updates, support, and unlimited training are included and describes single-user or multi-user database configurations and dedicated or shared license assignment. Buyers should review the current BuzzBID pricing and feature page for complete details and checkout terms.
STACK
STACK's pricing page lists Premium at $249 per user per month and Pro at $299 per user per month, billed annually, and also offers a custom configuration path. Confirm the appropriate edition, user count, billing choice, and included capabilities on STACK's current pricing page.
Togal.AI
Togal.AI's pricing page lists Growth at $299 per user per month, billed yearly, and identifies Business pricing as custom for teams of four or more users. Confirm current plan scope and commercial terms on Togal.AI's pricing page.
On-Screen Takeoff and ProEst
The public product pages reviewed for this article do not provide a directly comparable standard price for the specific On-Screen Takeoff or ProEst configuration a buyer may need. Request a current written quote and confirm the complete licensing, bundle, implementation, support, migration, renewal, and data-access terms.
Should You Renew, Wait, or Evaluate Alternatives?
Renew When the Existing Workflow Still Delivers Value
Renewal may be appropriate when the current product supports critical workflows, the team is productive with it, and the documented total cost remains acceptable. Before signing, confirm the new term, price, included products, user count, support, and data rights.
Wait When No Immediate Change Is Required
If the current agreement and software continue to meet the company's needs, the team may use the time before renewal to document requirements, export appropriate reports or data, and obtain comparable quotes. Customers should verify their account-specific rights with the vendor rather than relying on general articles or another customer's experience.
Evaluate Alternatives When the Terms or Workflow No Longer Fit
A material price change, a required bundle, a licensing change, or an unmet workflow need can justify evaluating alternatives. Test each candidate with representative plan sets, confirm required functions in a demonstration, and compare written total-cost terms. Our guide to On-Screen Takeoff alternatives provides additional options to evaluate.
A Practical 2026 Budgeting Checklist
- List the takeoff, estimating, reporting, collaboration, and integration functions the team actually requires.
- Use current vendor pages for published information and request written quotes for anything not shown publicly.
- Normalize every proposal to the same number of users, products, features, and contract period.
- Add implementation, training, migration, integration, and internal labor costs that apply to the deployment.
- Review renewal, cancellation, data-export, and post-subscription access terms before committing.
- Run a representative project through the finalist products and document the results.
Ready to Compare Your Options?
Contractors evaluating BuzzBID can review its published pricing before scheduling a sales conversation. To determine whether Standard, Advanced, or FireShield fits your trade and workflow, contact the BuzzBID team for a demonstration using plans representative of your work.
Disclosure: This article is published by BuzzBID, a provider of construction takeoff and estimating software. BuzzBID competes with some products discussed above. The descriptions and recommendations reflect BuzzBID's assessment and are not an independent third-party endorsement. Third-party company and product names—including ConstructConnect, On-Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, Autodesk, ProEst, Forma, STACK, and Togal.AI—are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. BuzzBID is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or otherwise associated with those third parties. Third-party prices, features, licensing terms, and availability were reviewed from publicly available vendor information as of September 10, 2026 and may change. Verify current information directly with each vendor before making a purchasing decision.
