--- description: Review of Best Bid Electrical Estimating Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Best Bid Electrical Estimating | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Electrical Estimating Software](/directory/24/electrical-estimating-software/software) > [Best Bid Electrical Estimating](/software/1917/best-bid-electrical-estimating) # Best Bid Electrical Estimating Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/1917/best-bid-electrical-estimating Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/1917/best-bid-electrical-estimating?page=2) > Best Bid Electrical Estimating Software gives electrical contractors the ability to complete detailed estimates for commercial, industrial and residential projects. There are special assemblies for lighting, switches, receptacles and branch circuits that users can enter all their quantities on one page without having to enter each item one at a time. Best Bid Hybrid provides workflow integration from takeoff to estimate. Users can import PDFs to count and measure directly from their computer screen and all information is entered into the estimate. The solution guides users through the estimating process by way of the control panel that is labeled in the order of most plans. Lighting-Switches-Receptacles-Stub-Ups-Branch Circuits-Conduit and Wire-Feeders-Fire Alarm-Site PVC-MC-Gear-Quotes and Summary. All pricing can be manually updated or by using NetPricer. > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 33 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 33 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: First Choice Electrical Estimating Software - **Location**: Jackson, US - **Founded**: 1995 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$1,995.95 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Starting at $1,999.95through $2,500.00 - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Accounting Integration - Bid Management - Billing & Invoicing - Change Order Management - Cost Database - Customisable Templates - Drag & Drop - Electrical Estimating - Job Costing - Project Management - Quotes/Estimates - Scheduling - Takeoff - Work Order Management ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Electrical Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/24/electrical-estimating-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Electrical Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/24/electrical-estimating-software/software) - [Subcontractor Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3765/subcontractor-software/software) - [Construction Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4133/construction/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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This will include a bid summary so you can review and add your overhead and profits. > > **Cons**: Perform the electrical takeoff directly on the provided PDF drawings. ----- ### "Reliable Estimating Software with Great Support" — 5.0/5 > **Marlon** | *21 July 2026* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Best Bid Pro is easy to use, accurate, and saves us a tremendous amount of time. It’s designed for electrical contractors, making it simple to build professional estimates quickly. \[sensitive content hidden\] customer support has also been excellent whenever we’ve needed assistance. > > **Cons**: Honestly, very little. Like any software, there’s a learning curve at first, but once you become familiar with it, the estimating process becomes fast, organized, and efficient. > > Overall, our experience with Best Bid Pro has been excellent. It has helped us create accurate, professional estimates while saving valuable time. The software is reliable, easy to use, and backed by outstanding customer support from \[sensitive content hidden\]. ----- ### "Does the Job but it's a little tricky\!" — 4.0/5 > **Alexandra** | *12 October 2018* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: We like using our Best Bid Estimating software but at times, because of it's technicality we just prefer to go back to our older methods and estimate that way. > > **Cons**: I believe what we paid for the software was a little higher than expected and since we don't use it as much as we thought, well that's why I give it 4 star rating. ----- ### "Best Estimating Software" — 5.0/5 > **Ron** | *6 August 2026* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The value for the money. There is not another estimating software that can come close to the value of Best Bid\!\! The technical support has a very quick response time. > > **Cons**: Coming from another software there was just a small learning curve when I first purchased it. I've also had a few issues with using the auto count for my drawings. But that's mostly the way my drawings come to me. > > I would give Best Bid a 8.9 out of 10. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because I think you always make it better and I'm sure they will. ----- ### "Electrical Project Manager" — 5.0/5 > **George** | *22 July 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Most of the estimating programs we have encountered supported new construction contractors. We are focused exclusively on design build for existing industrial clients. Best Bid Electrical Estimating provided us the ability to customize the assemblies and materials database based on our industry specific needs. > > **Cons**: Best Bid along with other estimating platforms rely on external Pricing Services to provide current material pricing updates. Our experience with the reliability of the pricing service providers is less than perfect. > > In consideration of the programs fixed cost, ease of use, available tutorial videos, numerous reports, and the customer support we receive on-demand, we are extremely pleased with Best Bid. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/1917/best-bid-electrical-estimating?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/1917/best-bid-electrical-estimating) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data