--- description: Review of CostEstimator.com Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: CostEstimator.com | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Software for Mac](/directory/3831/mac/software) > [CostEstimator.com](/software/188293/costestimator-com) # CostEstimator.com Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/188293/costestimator-com > CostEstimator is an estimate creation tool for construction businesses that offers tools for building custom material and labor cost estimates, zip-code specific estimates, and more. It serves businesses within industries such as building, design, architecture, interior contracting, government agency, and more, and allows users to completely customize reports and estimates for their needs. CostEstimator offers over 18,000 material and labor cost reports which are pre-populated with data for local areas and zip codes across the US and Canada. This means that businesses can utilize pre-built templates and save time on calculations using automatic, zip code specific estimates. Estimates can be sent to clients directly within the CostEstimator system, and price reports can also be communicated to clients. Other features of the platform include the ability to manage multiple projects, copy project duplicates, modify profit mark-ups, customize line items, and manage change orders. > > Verdict: Rated **1.5/5** by 4 users. Top-rated for **Ease of Use**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **1.5/5** | 4 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 1.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 1.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 1.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 1.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 0% | (0/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: HomeTech Information Systems - **Founded**: 1966 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature - **Target Audience**: 11–50 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - Change Order Management - Cost Estimating - Multiple Projects ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Phone Support ## Category - [Construction Software for Mac](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3831/mac/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Software for Mac](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3831/mac/software) - [Subcontractor Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3765/subcontractor-software/software) - [Residential Remodeling Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/23/estimating-software-for-residential-contractors/software) - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) - [Construction Management Apps](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/1722/best-apps/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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There is no support even if I wanted any. > > I beta tested the original product in the 90's. It was great. It was in MY computer vs on-line like the current version. The LAMI's allowed me to stay on top of current pricing. When I was contacted by a salesperson \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\], I renewed. She did tell my it was now on-line. I ran two estimates within 24 hours and knew I didn't like the new format. If I did not know what I was looking for, I would have been totally lost. You could not even search for the various components that made the system so great. Then I called the sales lady - she didn't respond to any calls. I just wrote the money off. I had always gotten calls when time to renew my subscription. Didn't happen this year which was fine until I checked my credit card. I was billed for another full year on \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\]. I immediately disputed the charge. Evidently, the hometech people didn't respond to Citicard because I got a letter saying that it was up to me to prove that I HAD CANCELLED THE RENEWAL UNDER THE TERMS WITH COSTESTIMATOR. I have spent 4 hours this afternoon (5/4/2022) calling all the numbers for the company and sending an email and then writing the credit card company. No one answered the phone nor responded. The TERMS do not exist. This afternoon has cost me more than the renewal fee. Back to the point: this was a great system for many years, BUT the costestimator is absolutely not customer friendly. Actually, it is not friendly to anyone accept the salespeople. ----- ### "Do Not Buy This Estimating Software\!" — 1.0/5 > **Raymond** | *5 January 2022* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Nothing. I wish there was something good I could say about this software, but there isn't. > > **Cons**: This software is nothing like the older version I've used for years. I'm not sure if it changed owners, but you can no longer write specific reports, or phases in the same estimate. You have to create a separate estimate for each phase. Imaging going to the customer with ten different estimates and pricing for the same job. I signed up for an annual subscription thinking I would like it because the website says "No Risk-cancel at anytime" and yes, after many unanswered phone calls I finally went on-line and cancelled, but they refused to give me back my money. When I finally spoke to someone they stated "we said you could cancel anytime but that doesn't mean we're giving you a refund." Do yourself a favor and go to Clearestimates.com ----- ### "Decent tool for the money but zero customer service" — 3.0/5 > **Michael** | *3 July 2023* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use, inexpensive, web-based interface makes it convenient. > > **Cons**: Their “Book System” is cumbersome and confusing. Terrible customer service. I’ve renewed my monthly subscription twice. Each time I pay the fee online, and get a confirmation email receipt that my account has been paid for the month, then, each time I have to spend a day or so trying to get in touch with them because when I login, it tells me that my account is inactive. That makes me lose a couple days of work. That’s the main reason I am not using it anymore. Too many other good systems out there to have to deal with these issues. ----- ### "DOUBLE BILL FOR SERVICE" — 1.0/5 > **David** | *6 January 2021* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: not user friendly. used their monthly service contract. realized they were double bill me\! > > **Cons**: not an ethical business. poor response time original software was much better. they double bill. > > terrible. stay away. ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/188293/costestimator-com) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data