Countfire Reviews
25 Review(s)
softwareOverall Rating
4.8
25 Review(s)
Rating Distribution
5
(19)
4
(6)
3
2
1
Satisfaction Score
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Overall Rating
4.8
25 Review(s)
Rating Distribution
5
(19)
4
(6)
3
2
1
Satisfaction Score
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
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Easy, powerful tool
Easy, powerful tool
Pros
I find it very simple to use, and guidance is quickly accessible.
Cons
It is challenging to move plans between different disciplines in the software.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Nick
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
June 2024
Countfire review
Countfire review
Pros
Countfire helps me produce precise takeoffs and minimizes errors.
Cons
Loading times for drawings can be quite lengthy, and I often end up waiting for a while before they're fully displayed.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Jamie
Telecommunications, 51-100 employees
June 2024
My review of countfire
My review of countfire
Pros
I appreciate that it saves me time on larger projects with a lot to quantify, making measurements easier and faster.
Cons
There have been instances where the software doesn't pick up symbols as accurately as I'd like.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Caroline
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 11-50 employees
More than a year
June 2024
Fantastic bit of Software
Fantastic bit of Software
Pros
I found Countfire incredibly simple to use, and the speed of takeoffs for various systems saved me valuable time. The online chat and support are fantastic too.
Cons
While there are a few quirky issues, they're not significant enough to stop us from using the software.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Lee
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 51-100 employees
More than a year
May 2024
Best for Take Off's
Best for Take Off's
Pros
I can complete takeoffs by covering one item multiple times with one symbol or manually counting them using the measure tool. Overlapping drawings is great for when I have multiple drawings for one floor.
Cons
Occasionally, I don't receive the Dropbox link via email after processing my takeoff, which can be inconvenient.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Emma
Computer & Network Security, 51-100 employees
May 2024
Users Review of Countfire
Users Review of Countfire
Pros
Countfire was developed specifically for takeoffs from PDF drawings. The ease of extracting from PDFs and exporting to Excel is impressive. Creating zones that match the tender breakdown is also a standout feature, and the support is exceptional.
Cons
The estimating package requires substantial improvements to meet the needs of major M&E companies. For example, the left-hand margin and contents are fixed, which limits flexibility for movement and font adjustments. Additionally, it can be slow when the background is active, although sometimes it's necessary to keep the background on.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
10
Functionality
7
Merv
Construction, 101-500 employees
Less than 6 months
May 2024
I love this software
I love this software
Pros
I love the customer support and the time it saves me.
Cons
Some features are not available at the moment, but the software is continuously being improved. In fact, a feature I recently voted for was just added to the program's functionality.
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Olivia
Design, 11-50 employees
More than a year
April 2024
Countfire Review
Countfire Review
Pros
It boosts my productivity and lets me put together a quote much faster!
Cons
There are very few downsides; the only thing that comes to mind is that the tab on the side might benefit from being extended to display more counts and measurements while scrolling up and down.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Adam
Design, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
April 2024
Billy Banyard - Barrie Beard LTD
Billy Banyard - Barrie Beard LTD
Pros
Countfire's auto count across multiple drawings has sped up the takeoff procedure, allowing me to spend more time estimating and assigning costs instead of counting.
Cons
The measurement facility for containment drawings is not necessarily a dislike, but it's similar to what I've seen in other software like PlanSwift.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Billy
Construction, 51-100 employees
Less than 6 months
April 2024
New user of countfire
New user of countfire
Pros
As a new user of the program, I find it very intuitive, and the tutorials are very informative.
Cons
One drawback I noticed right away is that the taskbar on the right can be minimized or maximized, which affects how the drawing is viewed on a full page.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10
Joshua
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
February 2024
Very good service and the system saves a lot of time
Very good service and the system saves a lot of time
Pros
The stimple nature of this tool for conducting takeoffs is truly outstanding. Its user-friendly design ensures that even complex tasks can be handled with ease, making the entire process remarkably efficient and stress-free.
Cons
Some features can be a bit confusing, but the Countfire team is always more than willing to provide assistance and support.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Aaron
Construction, 101-500 employees
Less than 6 months
January 2024
Great quality product
Great quality product
Pros
I can select one symbol, and Countfire counts all of them.
Cons
Either the loading times or the occasional issue where it misinterprets the background as not being a background can be problematic. I suspect this is more related to the drawings themselves rather than an issue with Countfire.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Brody
Construction, 51-100 employees
January 2024
Countfire Review
Countfire Review
Pros
Takeoffs and PDF comparisons are good, provided the PDF is in the right format.
Cons
The cost per user is relatively high, and the lack of multi-user plans makes 200 per user seem quite expensive.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Joe
Telecommunications, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
January 2024
Review of Countfire
Review of Countfire
Pros
The ease of taking off, zone arrangements, and the typical organized nature of the software are great.
Cons
The software feels somewhat 'choppy' and could benefit from a smoother flow, especially when panning around the drawings.
Ease of use
6
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Cliff
Construction, 51-100 employees
More than a year
January 2024
One year review of the Countfire software
One year review of the Countfire software
Pros
The takeoff software lets me quickly handle any project. The symbol counting tool is impressive, and in the future, most estimators will use this software for later build projects.
Cons
While the technology is impressive, it hasn't yet reached a perfect state. I'm optimistic that this will improve over time. For example, the symbol counting feature sometimes doesn't accurately detect every symbol. Countfire does allow for multiple snippets of a symbol, which should hopefully become unnecessary in the near future.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Caelan
Construction, 101-500 employees
Less than 6 months
January 2024
Countfire for mechanical users
Countfire for mechanical users
Pros
The main reason I use this is the takeoff package, which is very helpful and saves time at the tender stage.
Cons
The estimation side of the software appears to be a bit too complex for new users to navigate easily.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Wesley
Construction, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
January 2024
Absolute time saver
Absolute time saver
Pros
Customer support is great. Whenever I need to know anything about the software, I get a response within 2 minutes.
Cons
I would really appreciate the ability to work with DWG files directly, as sometimes PDF files converted from DWG can become corrupted.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
6
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Erhan
Construction, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
January 2024
FMS Review
FMS Review
Pros
It accelerates my takeoff process on a daily basis, significantly boosting my productivity and allowing me to complete tasks much faster than before.
Cons
There are occasions when the software fails to detect certain symbols.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Kalvin
Design, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
November 2023
First time user
First time user
Pros
The interface is extremely user-friendly. Despite being somewhat tech-phobic, I'm finding it surprisingly easy to grasp and use effectively.
Cons
I haven't encountered any issues yet since I've only been using the software for a very short period.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Caroline
Security and Investigations, 51-100 employees
More than a year
November 2023
Countfire
Countfire
Pros
It's simple to use for takeoffs and counts the same symbols over multiple drawings in one go.
Cons
Symbol recognition can be unreliable at times, failing to work properly on certain occasions.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
6
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Rytis
Design, 51-100 employees
Less than 6 months
November 2023
Sceptical at First
Sceptical at First
Pros
The ease of document loading and producing takeoffs is great.
Cons
I don't believe there's anything missing from the software. The main challenge is remembering to set the zones correctly to avoid performing a takeoff on the legend.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
David
Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
October 2023
A real time saver
A real time saver
Pros
It saves me days when completing takeoffs and is a very useful tool.
Cons
I haven't experienced any issues; the software is highly intuitive and operates smoothly with no problems.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Tony
Security and Investigations, 500+ employees
Less than a year
October 2023
Does what it says on the tin
Does what it says on the tin
Pros
The sheer simplicity, it does exactly what I need and outputs easily readable tables.
Cons
There's nothing to complain about, it does exactly what I need at a reasonable price.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Chris
Computer Networking, 11-50 employees
More than a year
August 2023
Game changing!
Game changing!
Pros
The constant improvements and the ease of accurate takeoffs are impressive! The Countfire team always looks for ways to improve the software and takes customer feedback very well! It's also a huge bonus for my business model that all takeoffs can be done online without needing a printer! This enables my company to operate from anywhere very easily.
Cons
Adding a live catalog of materials would greatly enhance the software, reducing the time spent obtaining current prices for materials.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Josh
Construction, 1-10 employees
More than a year
August 2023
Countfire Review - 11/08/2023
Countfire Review - 11/08/2023
Pros
I really enjoy how much time it saves! Once I highlight a symbol on one drawing, that symbol is automatically highlighted on the next, which is a huge time saver! It's also very straightforward! After a 1-hour training session, I was confident to get started!
Cons
As our specialty is fire alarms, we often need to design fire alarm systems for buildings or modify existing designs that aren't compliant. It would be fantastic if a feature could be added to remove and replace symbols, allowing us to complete the entire takeoff process for every system using Countfire.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Alex
Construction, 51-100 employees
More than a year
August 2023
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Easy, powerful tool
Easy, powerful tool
Pros
I find it very simple to use, and guidance is quickly accessible.
Cons
It is challenging to move plans between different disciplines in the software.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Nick
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
June 2024
Countfire review
Countfire review
Pros
Countfire helps me produce precise takeoffs and minimizes errors.
Cons
Loading times for drawings can be quite lengthy, and I often end up waiting for a while before they're fully displayed.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Jamie
Telecommunications, 51-100 employees
June 2024
My review of countfire
My review of countfire
Pros
I appreciate that it saves me time on larger projects with a lot to quantify, making measurements easier and faster.
Cons
There have been instances where the software doesn't pick up symbols as accurately as I'd like.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Caroline
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 11-50 employees
More than a year
June 2024
Fantastic bit of Software
Fantastic bit of Software
Pros
I found Countfire incredibly simple to use, and the speed of takeoffs for various systems saved me valuable time. The online chat and support are fantastic too.
Cons
While there are a few quirky issues, they're not significant enough to stop us from using the software.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Lee
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 51-100 employees
More than a year
May 2024
Best for Take Off's
Best for Take Off's
Pros
I can complete takeoffs by covering one item multiple times with one symbol or manually counting them using the measure tool. Overlapping drawings is great for when I have multiple drawings for one floor.
Cons
Occasionally, I don't receive the Dropbox link via email after processing my takeoff, which can be inconvenient.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Emma
Computer & Network Security, 51-100 employees
May 2024
Users Review of Countfire
Users Review of Countfire
Pros
Countfire was developed specifically for takeoffs from PDF drawings. The ease of extracting from PDFs and exporting to Excel is impressive. Creating zones that match the tender breakdown is also a standout feature, and the support is exceptional.
Cons
The estimating package requires substantial improvements to meet the needs of major M&E companies. For example, the left-hand margin and contents are fixed, which limits flexibility for movement and font adjustments. Additionally, it can be slow when the background is active, although sometimes it's necessary to keep the background on.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
10
Functionality
7
Merv
Construction, 101-500 employees
Less than 6 months
May 2024
I love this software
I love this software
Pros
I love the customer support and the time it saves me.
Cons
Some features are not available at the moment, but the software is continuously being improved. In fact, a feature I recently voted for was just added to the program's functionality.
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Olivia
Design, 11-50 employees
More than a year
April 2024
Countfire Review
Countfire Review
Pros
It boosts my productivity and lets me put together a quote much faster!
Cons
There are very few downsides; the only thing that comes to mind is that the tab on the side might benefit from being extended to display more counts and measurements while scrolling up and down.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Adam
Design, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
April 2024
Billy Banyard - Barrie Beard LTD
Billy Banyard - Barrie Beard LTD
Pros
Countfire's auto count across multiple drawings has sped up the takeoff procedure, allowing me to spend more time estimating and assigning costs instead of counting.
Cons
The measurement facility for containment drawings is not necessarily a dislike, but it's similar to what I've seen in other software like PlanSwift.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Billy
Construction, 51-100 employees
Less than 6 months
April 2024
New user of countfire
New user of countfire
Pros
As a new user of the program, I find it very intuitive, and the tutorials are very informative.
Cons
One drawback I noticed right away is that the taskbar on the right can be minimized or maximized, which affects how the drawing is viewed on a full page.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10
Joshua
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
February 2024
Very good service and the system saves a lot of time
Very good service and the system saves a lot of time
Pros
The stimple nature of this tool for conducting takeoffs is truly outstanding. Its user-friendly design ensures that even complex tasks can be handled with ease, making the entire process remarkably efficient and stress-free.
Cons
Some features can be a bit confusing, but the Countfire team is always more than willing to provide assistance and support.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Aaron
Construction, 101-500 employees
Less than 6 months
January 2024
Great quality product
Great quality product
Pros
I can select one symbol, and Countfire counts all of them.
Cons
Either the loading times or the occasional issue where it misinterprets the background as not being a background can be problematic. I suspect this is more related to the drawings themselves rather than an issue with Countfire.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Brody
Construction, 51-100 employees
January 2024
Countfire Review
Countfire Review
Pros
Takeoffs and PDF comparisons are good, provided the PDF is in the right format.
Cons
The cost per user is relatively high, and the lack of multi-user plans makes 200 per user seem quite expensive.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Joe
Telecommunications, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
January 2024
Review of Countfire
Review of Countfire
Pros
The ease of taking off, zone arrangements, and the typical organized nature of the software are great.
Cons
The software feels somewhat 'choppy' and could benefit from a smoother flow, especially when panning around the drawings.
Ease of use
6
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Cliff
Construction, 51-100 employees
More than a year
January 2024
One year review of the Countfire software
One year review of the Countfire software
Pros
The takeoff software lets me quickly handle any project. The symbol counting tool is impressive, and in the future, most estimators will use this software for later build projects.
Cons
While the technology is impressive, it hasn't yet reached a perfect state. I'm optimistic that this will improve over time. For example, the symbol counting feature sometimes doesn't accurately detect every symbol. Countfire does allow for multiple snippets of a symbol, which should hopefully become unnecessary in the near future.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Caelan
Construction, 101-500 employees
Less than 6 months
January 2024
Countfire for mechanical users
Countfire for mechanical users
Pros
The main reason I use this is the takeoff package, which is very helpful and saves time at the tender stage.
Cons
The estimation side of the software appears to be a bit too complex for new users to navigate easily.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Wesley
Construction, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
January 2024
Absolute time saver
Absolute time saver
Pros
Customer support is great. Whenever I need to know anything about the software, I get a response within 2 minutes.
Cons
I would really appreciate the ability to work with DWG files directly, as sometimes PDF files converted from DWG can become corrupted.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
6
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Erhan
Construction, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
January 2024
FMS Review
FMS Review
Pros
It accelerates my takeoff process on a daily basis, significantly boosting my productivity and allowing me to complete tasks much faster than before.
Cons
There are occasions when the software fails to detect certain symbols.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Kalvin
Design, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
November 2023
First time user
First time user
Pros
The interface is extremely user-friendly. Despite being somewhat tech-phobic, I'm finding it surprisingly easy to grasp and use effectively.
Cons
I haven't encountered any issues yet since I've only been using the software for a very short period.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Caroline
Security and Investigations, 51-100 employees
More than a year
November 2023
Countfire
Countfire
Pros
It's simple to use for takeoffs and counts the same symbols over multiple drawings in one go.
Cons
Symbol recognition can be unreliable at times, failing to work properly on certain occasions.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
6
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Rytis
Design, 51-100 employees
Less than 6 months
November 2023
Sceptical at First
Sceptical at First
Pros
The ease of document loading and producing takeoffs is great.
Cons
I don't believe there's anything missing from the software. The main challenge is remembering to set the zones correctly to avoid performing a takeoff on the legend.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
David
Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
October 2023
A real time saver
A real time saver
Pros
It saves me days when completing takeoffs and is a very useful tool.
Cons
I haven't experienced any issues; the software is highly intuitive and operates smoothly with no problems.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Tony
Security and Investigations, 500+ employees
Less than a year
October 2023
Does what it says on the tin
Does what it says on the tin
Pros
The sheer simplicity, it does exactly what I need and outputs easily readable tables.
Cons
There's nothing to complain about, it does exactly what I need at a reasonable price.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Chris
Computer Networking, 11-50 employees
More than a year
August 2023
Game changing!
Game changing!
Pros
The constant improvements and the ease of accurate takeoffs are impressive! The Countfire team always looks for ways to improve the software and takes customer feedback very well! It's also a huge bonus for my business model that all takeoffs can be done online without needing a printer! This enables my company to operate from anywhere very easily.
Cons
Adding a live catalog of materials would greatly enhance the software, reducing the time spent obtaining current prices for materials.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Josh
Construction, 1-10 employees
More than a year
August 2023
Countfire Review - 11/08/2023
Countfire Review - 11/08/2023
Pros
I really enjoy how much time it saves! Once I highlight a symbol on one drawing, that symbol is automatically highlighted on the next, which is a huge time saver! It's also very straightforward! After a 1-hour training session, I was confident to get started!
Cons
As our specialty is fire alarms, we often need to design fire alarm systems for buildings or modify existing designs that aren't compliant. It would be fantastic if a feature could be added to remove and replace symbols, allowing us to complete the entire takeoff process for every system using Countfire.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Alex
Construction, 51-100 employees
More than a year
August 2023