Estimating simplified and accurate.
Updated December 05, 2025

Estimating simplified and accurate.

Jun Gancena | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • Estimating

Overall Satisfaction with InEight

We use it for Estimating.

Pros

  • Preparing an estimated budget.
  • Historical record/data.
  • Benchmarking
  • Comparison of estimates.

Cons

  • Simplified interface with Excel or any other applications.
  • Flexibility in making "User Designed" reporting.
  • Global conversion of a unit of measure from English to Metric or vice versa.
  • More transparent estimating data elements - good for review.
  • There are many different ways to present the estimate - summaries, details, etc.
  • Estimators that are beginners on the job may have a longer learning curve using the program.
Our business involves much-estimating work for projects, budget preparations, budget presentations, and benchmarking. The reporting capabilities are very good at standardizing the presentation of cost data, cost tables, etc. The dashboard communicating the estimate/budget makes it easy for management to analyze, compare, etc.
Our management process in approving budgets before a project is even approved for implementation requires a detailed analysis of all project activities costs, required materials/equipment, subcontracts, etc. The versatile reporting options eliminate a lot of data manipulations (manually), which take a lot of time to prepare. So much time is saved from doing manual work in preparing data, which is, instead, used in doing so much more analysis work.
The software's capability to interface with other management systems is a welcome and outstanding feature. Its different applications, not just for estimating, provide flexibility in other management processes, such as financial analysis, budget analysis, collections of actual/historical data on the projects, etc. The system can be used as a "one-stop" tool in project management.
We are new to the use of the system, and so far, we have not reached out for any support. The only support we have requested so far is the development of a training program that involves other staff - some are to learn the use of the program, and some are for informational purposes in understanding the capabilities of InEight.
Both Sage Estimating and InEight programs have their unique capabilities. Sage Estimating is much more configured for use in detailed construction, the majority of which are for non-nuclear projects. InEight has so many more capabilities, especially in creating our own libraries of data, which are vital in creating an estimate. The ability to access historical data (pricing), is an outstanding feature of the program.

Do you think InEight delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with InEight's feature set?

Yes

Did InEight live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of InEight go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy InEight again?

Yes

Compared to other Estimating software I have used, InEight has superior capabilities and features. The ability to use a line item or an assembly to create an estimate is an outstanding feature of the program. The ability to create crew rates and use them in the estimate is a handy feature, especially when estimating construction projects.

InEight Feature Ratings

9.8
Plan distribution & viewing
10
Plan markups & sharing
10
Document sharing
10
Issue tracking & punchlists
10
Photo documentation
9
Jobsite reports
10
RFI tools
10
Collaboration & approvals
10
As-built drawings
9
Mobile app
9
Submittal design and management
10
Checklists
10
Meeting Minutes
10
Specifications
10
Change orders
10
10.0
Takeoff tools
10
Job costing
10
Cost databases
10
Cost calculator
10
Bid creation
10
Human Resource Management ()
Not Rated
Payroll Management ()
Not Rated
Asset Management ()
Not Rated
9.3
Dashboards
10
Standard reports
9
Custom reports
9
Data exportability
9

Using InEight

6 - Cost Estimating and Project Management Office.
2 - Data analysts and IT professionals
  • Preparing budgets
  • Preparing estimates
  • Planning
  • Project controls
  • WBS planning and incorporating it to P6
  • Interface with Project Controls function
  • Dashboard reporting
It became part of our work process programs

Evaluating InEight and Competitors

Yes - Sage Timberline
  • Scalability
  • Integration with Other Systems
  • Other
Productivity and accuracy of estimates, availability of "what-if" scenarios, library features for data.
Access of working with your current clients using the program.

InEight Implementation

The implentation was very instrumental in the full function potential of the software for our needs.
  • Implemented in-house
Yes - Set-up, training and configuration.
Change management was minimal - The decision making process - to use it or not.
  • Configuring the output report to our company's requirements, however, they were all addressed accordingly.

InEight Support

ProsCons
Quick Resolution
Good followup
Knowledgeable team
Problems get solved
Kept well informed
No escalation required
Immediate help available
None
As we are starting the use of the software, it is prudent to have access to an expert's help.
During the training and the tool's configuration work.

Using InEight

Powerful features in preparing an estimate, be a Class 5 or to a higher level - Class 2, for example.
ProsCons
Like to use
Relatively simple
Easy to use
Well integrated
Consistent
Quick to learn
Convenient
Feel confident using
None
  • Creating a WBS
  • Putting details on a cost item
  • Creating libraries.
  • Mapping cost elements for integration with P6.

Comments

  • Ellen Bartlett | TrustRadius Reviewer
    Ellen Bartlett
    (Vendor Representative) commented 8 months ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that InEight Estimate has been a valuable tool in your tech stack. Thanks for being an InEight customer!

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