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Sage Estimating

Takeoff and estimating Built for: General contractors Third-party reported

Commercial estimating software with RSMeans cost-database integration and takeoff links, from Sage.

What sets it apart

Worth it mainly for contractors already on Sage 100 Contractor or Sage 300, because budgets, purchase orders and subcontracts export without rekeying. It is still a server-based product with cloud-adjacent features, and reported costs run from $4,000 to $8,000 per seat per year before the separate RSMeans database subscription.

Best forCommercial GCs and subs on the Sage accounting stack.
Skip it ifYou are a small contractor who wants cloud software and a transparent price.

Pricing and who pays

Who pays: Subscriber pays per seat; maintenance fees extra

Entry price: Quote; reported $4,000 to $8,000 per seat per year

Not published. Third-party sources report $4,000 to $8,000 per seat per year for Standard, $10,000 to $20,000+ per year for Advanced, RSMeans data at $1,500 to $3,000 per user, and 15 to 20 percent annual maintenance.

Third-party reported. Not confirmed on the vendor page; figures come from named third-party sources and may differ. Last checked 2026-10-02.

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