r/estimators
33k members
r/estimators is a subreddit with 33k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses estimating, looking for, struggling, career, and takeoff, and they frequently recommend/review estimating software, takeoff software, and invoicing software.
Welcome to the subreddit dedicated to construction estimating!
A place to share methods, tools, tips, and experiences in regards to construction estimating.
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Popular Themes in r/estimators
#1
Advice Requests
: "Has anyone actually had success with an AI estimating tool?"
21 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "What takeoff software do you use?"
7 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "RANT: COMPANIES HAVE NO RESPECT FOR EMPLOYEES (FOR THE MOST PART)."
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "Building a niche bidding/estimating tool for small contractors — what do you actually need that the big platforms get wrong?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/estimators
#1
Estimating
39 posts
#2
Looking For
13 posts
#3
Struggling
8 posts
#4
Career
7 posts
#5
Takeoff
7 posts
#6
Gc
5 posts
#7
Salary
5 posts
#8
Software
4 posts
#9
Subcontractor
4 posts
#10
Pricing
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/estimators
Estimating Software
202 reviews
#1
Buildxact
4.5★ from 28 reviews
#2
PlanSwift
4.1★ from 19 reviews
#3
Bluebeam
4.3★ from 18 reviews
Takeoff Software
156 reviews
#1
Buildxact
4.6★ from 29 reviews
#2
PlanSwift
3.7★ from 19 reviews
#3
Bluebeam
4.2★ from 16 reviews
Invoicing Software
11 reviews
#1
Zoho Invoice
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Wave
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Invoicer
4.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/estimators
Yearly
+10k members(45.8%)
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Last updated: September 15, 2026