r/estimators
31k members
r/estimators is a subreddit with 31k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses estimator, looking for, estimating, software, and career, 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
: "What do you do when exclusions are ignored?"
12 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "BEST SOFTWARE FOR CUT AND FILL TAKE OFFS"
6 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "One of the worst schedules I have seen so far"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/estimators
#1
Estimator
: "When to call it done? Question for the sub Estimators."
19 posts
#2
Looking For
13 posts
#3
Estimating
: "Anyone else seeing GCs push back harder on estimate turnaround times lately?"
13 posts
#4
Software
: "Is there a Software that anyone would recommend to help with the takeoffs?"
10 posts
#5
Career
: "Thinking about estimating Career"
9 posts
#6
Struggling
8 posts
#7
Ai
: "Do not trust Ai with takeoffs or anyone who says it can"
6 posts
#8
Takeoff
: "Do not trust AI with Takeoffs or anyone who says it can"
5 posts
#9
Projects
4 posts
#10
Win Bids
3 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
Flair Used in r/estimators
#1
Software/Market Research
: "What happens after the estimate has been awarded?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/estimators
Yearly
+10k members(44.5%)
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Last updated: August 5, 2026