Quick Bid vs. TakeCost

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Quick Bid
Score 7.6 out of 10
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Quick Bid is a construction and estimation software offering from On Center Software, Inc.N/A
TakeCost
Score 0.0 out of 10
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TakeCost is a cloud-based takeoff software that simplifies creating estimates. For construction pros, the tools help users to work faster, cut down mistakes, and stay on top of projects. Users can access takeoffs anytime, anywhere, and keep their teams in sync with real-time updates. TakeCost is available via a free plan. Users can start 1 new project per month and keep access to all past projects. The solution helps new and small construction professionals grow…
$49
per month per user
Pricing
Quick BidTakeCost
Editions & Modules
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Pro
$49
per month per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Quick BidTakeCost
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products
Quick Bid
Chose Quick Bid
Due to recommendation by my very known person and also explore fuctions properly which was quite suitable for our business.
Chose Quick Bid
I have tried numerous options for estimating software, and they all fall short on the efficiency and organization the Quick Bid has. They were all cumbersome to use and didn't allow for much customization.
Chose Quick Bid
We stopped using ProEst because it was going to cloud-based storage, was getting real buggy. It was also bogging down our servers.
Chose Quick Bid
Due to the fact that our company is typically "late to the show" when it comes to new technology and programs, we have been using an outdated technique for estimating, tracking, and organizing projects. Excel does not compare at all against Quick Bid. There are numerous …
TakeCost

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User Ratings
Quick BidTakeCost
Likelihood to Recommend
7.5
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10.0
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User Testimonials
Quick BidTakeCost
Likelihood to Recommend
This is more of an application for companies who are involved in mass bid submissions and do tenders for large scale construction works. In the scenarios of construction business the mass bidders can use this solution relly well. The calculations and reporting also helps with accurate estimations of tenders and bids
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Pros
  • We can put together assemblies that give a true representation of our costs.
  • It allows us to dial in markups in certain areas and in the project overall.
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Cons
  • Would like it to be a little more user friendly at startup.
  • Would like to have more support from the software customer service to see how we can use it in different departments within our company.
  • Better short-cut keys for quicker tasks.
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Support Rating
The customer support has been great. They have helped us work through any issues that have come up.
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Alternatives Considered
Due to recommendation by my very known person and also explore fuctions properly which was quite suitable for our business.
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Return on Investment
  • Quick Bid has had a huge ROI for our company. We would not have been able to grow and take on our large projects without it.
  • The efficiency added for the estimators allows us to take on more projects with less staff.
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ScreenShots

TakeCost Screenshots

Screenshot of TakeCost's digital takeoff workspace, which displays a PDF construction plan with color-coded area measurements, quantity tracking, project sheet navigation, and an integrated workflow that connects takeoffs, estimates, and proposals within a single cloud-based platform.Screenshot of TakeCost's estimating workspace, which displays organized line items, material and labour costs, markups, profit calculations, and project totals. Quantities from digital takeoffs flow directly into the estimate, reducing manual data entry and helping contractors build accurate estimates faster.