softwareWinEst Software Reviews
15 Reviews
Overall Rating
4.1
15 Reviews
Rating Distribution
5
(5)
4
(7)
3
(3)
2
(0)
1
(0)
Satisfaction Score
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Overall Rating
4.1
15 Reviews
Rating Distribution
5
(5)
4
(7)
3
(3)
2
(0)
1
(0)
Satisfaction Score
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
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Just an inch away from perfection, they need to improve the cost algorithm ASAP.
Just an inch away from perfection, they need to improve the cost algorithm ASAP.
Pros
It has enabled us to price a wide range of jobs quickly and has better organizational capabilities. They have an excellent assembly system that helps you decrease the time needed to build a budget (only if the price matches your requirements). They own their high cost and offer detailed demos, plus they answer all your questions very professionally.
Cons
I don’t think creating custom databases was their priority; I wish I had explored more when the demo phase was still ongoing. It seems too complicated to quickly edit or delete items from a database and takes too much time. I also have to constantly update the cost data since the initial data it comes with is not accurate.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
8
Functionality
9
Pat S.
Construction, 11-50 employees employees
Nov 14, 2022
Great estimation software, nightmare customer service
Great estimation software, nightmare customer service
Pros
I found WinEst to be one of the most flexible estimation solutions on the market. With the ability to customize the labor rates, which cater to different client needs, and to be able to lay out a shift plan for custom crews, it has sped up our estimations. What I appreciate is that it has a very simple UI which displays all the information dynamically and lets you allocate the markups easily. It has a handy catalog of items with up-to-date prices, which is helpful. They present it neatly in the form of a tree that makes your estimates easier as you proceed further.
Cons
Unfortunately, WinEst has the worst customer support. They offer a support plan, but if for some reason you dont happen to own it, they will downright refuse to offer any kind of help. Whats even worse is that the support plan is overpriced. I dont feel comfortable paying to fix a problem that shouldnt be happening in the first place.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
6
Adam
Construction, 51-200 employees employees
Aug 16, 2022
Solid software
Solid software
Pros
Program is flexible enough to handle custom WBS and to be able to flip back and forth. Alternates can be easily created within the spreadsheet and a neat toggle to turn them on or off is very valuable.
Cons
So many minute settings. You would want some settings to be handled automatically by the software.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Scott H.
Design, 50-99 employees
Jul 23, 2022
Good friendly experience
Good friendly experience
Pros
A very reliable and solid software to make estimations. Screen prompts pop up right when you need it.
Cons
Limited takeoff attachments and missing elements/materials in the library.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Carlos H.
Construction, 100-499 employees
Jul 13, 2022
Use something else for digital take-offs
Use something else for digital take-offs
Pros
Very impressive and useful when it comes to bidding. Support is also excellent.
Cons
Digital take-off is so poor it forces you to convert PDFs to BMPs on your own and takes a lot of your precious time.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
7
Functionality
6
Paul M.
Construction, 50-99 employees
Jun 19, 2022
WinEst VS competition
WinEst VS competition
Pros
Easy to make revisions to crew hours and production on the spreadsheet on the go is amazing. You dont have to go in detail everytime for small updates.
Cons
Both 5 and 6 digit CSI codes are necessary to assign to each database item. We wish there was a toggle to turn of 5 digit requirement as it is not needed and consumes time.
Ease of use
7
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
7
Chris N.
Construction, 50-99 employees
Jun 09, 2022
Great software if properly managed
Great software if properly managed
Pros
It is a fantastic way to quickly price jobs thanks to pre-made assemblies that decrease the time needed to decide a budget.
Cons
Having pre loaded assemblies is great but creating your own database is not very easy. Something as simple as deleting items from database is very time consuming.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Pat S.
Construction, 10-49 employees
Jun 06, 2022
This is a great software for estimating/PM
This is a great software for estimating/PM
Pros
I was impressed with this software because it allowed me to build a database. Once I completed my take offs I could input them here, and it would automatically calculate the math for me. It reminds me a lot of Sage but I particularly enjoy the Excel like interface.
Cons
I genuinely like every aspect of this software. When I started working at a new company I ended up using Sage which was remarkably similar, both in functionality and cost.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Leticia
Construction, 51-100 employees
More than a year
Nov 05, 2018
Good Program with Great Customer Service
Good Program with Great Customer Service
Pros
WinEst is an excellent estimating tool. Whether I am working on small estimates or large collaborative projects, it gets the job done. It offers a great deal of flexibility and customization especially when working with multiple clients. The customer service provided is outstanding. I've never seen a company respond so quickly or show such determination in helping resolve any issues I encountered.
Cons
The setup and administration can be quite confusing. It can also be hard to achieve the desired output which requires a significant amount of time and effort.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Carl
Utilities, 500+ employees
More than a year
Mar 06, 2018
Good experience
Good experience
Pros
It is quick and easy to use and I like the ability to create and personalize my own database. It works well for repetitive projects.
Cons
The visualization tools are lacking and I had to rely on a separate tool for comparing drawings such as overlaying a new drawing on top of an old one to visualize the changes.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
7
Elena
Glass Ceramics & Concrete, 500+ employees
More than a year
Oct 07, 2017
Mechanical Estimator with a company that bids MEP, utilities, process piping, etc.
Mechanical Estimator with a company that bids MEP, utilities, process piping, etc.
Pros
The ease of use is remarkable. They provide clear explanations from the beginning, detailing what you get and how the software works. Unlike other options, they took the initiative to reach out to us, offering a product demo and answering any questions we had. Considering it is a significant investment this level of personal attention is highly appreciated. They even assist in setting up tailored training sessions based on our needs, ensuring a hands on experience rather than relying solely on videos and online resources.
Cons
I have no complaints
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Brian
Construction, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
Sep 07, 2017
Great software
Great software
Pros
The organization of line items is the great
Cons
There was nothing negative about it
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Popy
Construction, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
Nov 09, 2016
Very Versatile Estimating Software, not so great reporting capability
Very Versatile Estimating Software, not so great reporting capability
Pros
The customer support from WinEst is very much exceptional and helpful. Whenever I call or email I receive an immediate response. The markup function is fantastic allowing easy management of different markups, taxes, and escalation.
Cons
The reporting functionality is not the most robust. It would be fantastic if the software came with a set of predefined reports that users could modify. Additionally it would be great if the crews table could be imported and exported. I understand there are dependencies with the trade table, but not being able to import from a table is quite inconvenient. It would also be helpful to have an auto line numbering feature, especially one that allows for renumbering when inserting new lines.
Ease of use
7
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Jeffrey
Utilities, N/A employees
More than a year
Aug 10, 2016
WinEst - Powerful and Easy To Use
WinEst - Powerful and Easy To Use
Pros
What I love about this product is the flexibility provided by its simple interface. The ability to allocate markups is particularly useful and adds a dynamic aspect to the software. The catalog and cost item database are incredibly helpful, and the tree structure makes it easy to select items during the estimating process. It serves as a helpful reminder for any overlooked items in my bids.
Cons
The major drawback of this software is the customer support. While it is relatively easy to reach someone over the phone, they flat out refuse to address any issues or problems unless you purchase a support plan. Moreover the cost of the support plan is unreasonably high. I understand developers charging for software training or assistance with integration but I believe that fixing issues within the software should be included in the initial purchase price.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
3
Customer Support
3
Functionality
10
Zachary
Construction, N/A employees
Less than a year
Apr 11, 2016
Wonderful product with great support
Wonderful product with great support
Pros
Winestimator is an outstanding tool for estimating. It offers great versatility allowing me to save small local estimates or collaborate and update versions using the Enterprise Data Manager. This program provides the necessary flexibility to support our companys initiatives. I can create custom labor rate tables for individual clients, customize crews and shifts and integrate custom or standard commodity codes to ensure clean and consistent estimates.
Cons
There is a significant learning curve when it comes to administering and maintaining this program. While it is relatively user friendly someone needs to handle the setup and troubleshooting. This process can be laborious, but once everything is set up the efficiency is remarkable.
Ease of use
7
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
10
Carl
Construction, N/A employees
More than a year
Jan 12, 2016
Filters
Just an inch away from perfection, they need to improve the cost algorithm ASAP.
Just an inch away from perfection, they need to improve the cost algorithm ASAP.
Pros
It has enabled us to price a wide range of jobs quickly and has better organizational capabilities. They have an excellent assembly system that helps you decrease the time needed to build a budget (only if the price matches your requirements). They own their high cost and offer detailed demos, plus they answer all your questions very professionally.
Cons
I don’t think creating custom databases was their priority; I wish I had explored more when the demo phase was still ongoing. It seems too complicated to quickly edit or delete items from a database and takes too much time. I also have to constantly update the cost data since the initial data it comes with is not accurate.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
8
Functionality
9
Pat S.
Construction, 11-50 employees employees
Nov 14, 2022
Great estimation software, nightmare customer service
Great estimation software, nightmare customer service
Pros
I found WinEst to be one of the most flexible estimation solutions on the market. With the ability to customize the labor rates, which cater to different client needs, and to be able to lay out a shift plan for custom crews, it has sped up our estimations. What I appreciate is that it has a very simple UI which displays all the information dynamically and lets you allocate the markups easily. It has a handy catalog of items with up-to-date prices, which is helpful. They present it neatly in the form of a tree that makes your estimates easier as you proceed further.
Cons
Unfortunately, WinEst has the worst customer support. They offer a support plan, but if for some reason you dont happen to own it, they will downright refuse to offer any kind of help. Whats even worse is that the support plan is overpriced. I dont feel comfortable paying to fix a problem that shouldnt be happening in the first place.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
6
Adam
Construction, 51-200 employees employees
Aug 16, 2022
Solid software
Solid software
Pros
Program is flexible enough to handle custom WBS and to be able to flip back and forth. Alternates can be easily created within the spreadsheet and a neat toggle to turn them on or off is very valuable.
Cons
So many minute settings. You would want some settings to be handled automatically by the software.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Scott H.
Design, 50-99 employees
Jul 23, 2022
Good friendly experience
Good friendly experience
Pros
A very reliable and solid software to make estimations. Screen prompts pop up right when you need it.
Cons
Limited takeoff attachments and missing elements/materials in the library.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Carlos H.
Construction, 100-499 employees
Jul 13, 2022
Use something else for digital take-offs
Use something else for digital take-offs
Pros
Very impressive and useful when it comes to bidding. Support is also excellent.
Cons
Digital take-off is so poor it forces you to convert PDFs to BMPs on your own and takes a lot of your precious time.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
7
Functionality
6
Paul M.
Construction, 50-99 employees
Jun 19, 2022
WinEst VS competition
WinEst VS competition
Pros
Easy to make revisions to crew hours and production on the spreadsheet on the go is amazing. You dont have to go in detail everytime for small updates.
Cons
Both 5 and 6 digit CSI codes are necessary to assign to each database item. We wish there was a toggle to turn of 5 digit requirement as it is not needed and consumes time.
Ease of use
7
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
7
Chris N.
Construction, 50-99 employees
Jun 09, 2022
Great software if properly managed
Great software if properly managed
Pros
It is a fantastic way to quickly price jobs thanks to pre-made assemblies that decrease the time needed to decide a budget.
Cons
Having pre loaded assemblies is great but creating your own database is not very easy. Something as simple as deleting items from database is very time consuming.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Pat S.
Construction, 10-49 employees
Jun 06, 2022
This is a great software for estimating/PM
This is a great software for estimating/PM
Pros
I was impressed with this software because it allowed me to build a database. Once I completed my take offs I could input them here, and it would automatically calculate the math for me. It reminds me a lot of Sage but I particularly enjoy the Excel like interface.
Cons
I genuinely like every aspect of this software. When I started working at a new company I ended up using Sage which was remarkably similar, both in functionality and cost.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Leticia
Construction, 51-100 employees
More than a year
Nov 05, 2018
Good Program with Great Customer Service
Good Program with Great Customer Service
Pros
WinEst is an excellent estimating tool. Whether I am working on small estimates or large collaborative projects, it gets the job done. It offers a great deal of flexibility and customization especially when working with multiple clients. The customer service provided is outstanding. I've never seen a company respond so quickly or show such determination in helping resolve any issues I encountered.
Cons
The setup and administration can be quite confusing. It can also be hard to achieve the desired output which requires a significant amount of time and effort.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Carl
Utilities, 500+ employees
More than a year
Mar 06, 2018
Good experience
Good experience
Pros
It is quick and easy to use and I like the ability to create and personalize my own database. It works well for repetitive projects.
Cons
The visualization tools are lacking and I had to rely on a separate tool for comparing drawings such as overlaying a new drawing on top of an old one to visualize the changes.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
7
Elena
Glass Ceramics & Concrete, 500+ employees
More than a year
Oct 07, 2017
Mechanical Estimator with a company that bids MEP, utilities, process piping, etc.
Mechanical Estimator with a company that bids MEP, utilities, process piping, etc.
Pros
The ease of use is remarkable. They provide clear explanations from the beginning, detailing what you get and how the software works. Unlike other options, they took the initiative to reach out to us, offering a product demo and answering any questions we had. Considering it is a significant investment this level of personal attention is highly appreciated. They even assist in setting up tailored training sessions based on our needs, ensuring a hands on experience rather than relying solely on videos and online resources.
Cons
I have no complaints
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Brian
Construction, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
Sep 07, 2017
Great software
Great software
Pros
The organization of line items is the great
Cons
There was nothing negative about it
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Popy
Construction, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
Nov 09, 2016
Very Versatile Estimating Software, not so great reporting capability
Very Versatile Estimating Software, not so great reporting capability
Pros
The customer support from WinEst is very much exceptional and helpful. Whenever I call or email I receive an immediate response. The markup function is fantastic allowing easy management of different markups, taxes, and escalation.
Cons
The reporting functionality is not the most robust. It would be fantastic if the software came with a set of predefined reports that users could modify. Additionally it would be great if the crews table could be imported and exported. I understand there are dependencies with the trade table, but not being able to import from a table is quite inconvenient. It would also be helpful to have an auto line numbering feature, especially one that allows for renumbering when inserting new lines.
Ease of use
7
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Jeffrey
Utilities, N/A employees
More than a year
Aug 10, 2016
WinEst - Powerful and Easy To Use
WinEst - Powerful and Easy To Use
Pros
What I love about this product is the flexibility provided by its simple interface. The ability to allocate markups is particularly useful and adds a dynamic aspect to the software. The catalog and cost item database are incredibly helpful, and the tree structure makes it easy to select items during the estimating process. It serves as a helpful reminder for any overlooked items in my bids.
Cons
The major drawback of this software is the customer support. While it is relatively easy to reach someone over the phone, they flat out refuse to address any issues or problems unless you purchase a support plan. Moreover the cost of the support plan is unreasonably high. I understand developers charging for software training or assistance with integration but I believe that fixing issues within the software should be included in the initial purchase price.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
3
Customer Support
3
Functionality
10
Zachary
Construction, N/A employees
Less than a year
Apr 11, 2016
Wonderful product with great support
Wonderful product with great support
Pros
Winestimator is an outstanding tool for estimating. It offers great versatility allowing me to save small local estimates or collaborate and update versions using the Enterprise Data Manager. This program provides the necessary flexibility to support our companys initiatives. I can create custom labor rate tables for individual clients, customize crews and shifts and integrate custom or standard commodity codes to ensure clean and consistent estimates.
Cons
There is a significant learning curve when it comes to administering and maintaining this program. While it is relatively user friendly someone needs to handle the setup and troubleshooting. This process can be laborious, but once everything is set up the efficiency is remarkable.
Ease of use
7
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
10
Carl
Construction, N/A employees
More than a year
Jan 12, 2016