--- description: Review of SharpeSoft Estimator 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: SharpeSoft Estimator | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Estimating Software](/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) > [SharpeSoft Estimator](/software/94/sharpesoft) # SharpeSoft Estimator Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/94/sharpesoft Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/94/sharpesoft?page=2) > SharpeSoft Estimator is an on-premise \& cloud cost estimating software for contractors and sub-contractors in the construction industry. Offered on a best-of-breed basis, SharpeSoft provides integrated tools for labor and equipment costing, contractor management, bid management, proposal generator and more. SharpeSoft Estimator allows contractors to send bidding invitations to subcontractors, accept and shortlist bids received. The 'Item Master' allows businesses to save subcontractor details, compare bid proposals, group projects and more. Users can also automate the request-for-quote (RFQ) process, manage vendor bid pricing, calculate and load utility trench material quantities, and prorate costs to bid items. SharpeSoft also offers functionality for project management which includes standard features such as job costing, payroll time sheets, time and materials, equipment and resource management and progress tracking. The solution is suitable for various construction industries including, but not limited to, highway and road, earthwork, pipeline, grading and excavation, plant work and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 26 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 26 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: SharpeSoft - **Location**: Yuba City, US - **Founded**: 1986 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique and 14 more ## Features - API - Accounting Integration - Activity Dashboard - Audit Trail - Bid Management - Bill of Materials - Change Order Management - Contractor Database - Contractor Management - Cost Database - Cost Estimating - Customisable Templates - Cut & Fill Estimates - Data Import/Export - Estimating - For AEC Industry - Historical Database - Job Costing - Labor Cost Reporting - Multiple Format Support ## Integrations (12 total) - AccuBuild - ComputerEase - Construction Partner - FOUNDATION - IVO Systems - Microsoft Excel - Oracle Primavera Cloud - Primavera EXPRESS - Sage 200 - Sage Accounting - Sage Construction Suite - ViewPoint ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) - [Earthwork Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/43/sitework-excavating-software/software) - [Takeoff Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/397/takeoff-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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[Contractor Foreman](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/51221/contractor-foreman) — 4.5/5 (835 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Great starter" — 3.0/5 > **Michelle** | *1 November 2025* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the most words that it was easy to use and it was quick efficient there was a lot of things I had to learn so it was pretty easy to figure out > > **Cons**: But I like leaves it wasn't a lot of I guess you would say like a free trial or something or the customer support wasn't the best > > Overall it was okay the product was easy to use that's the best thing about it it was easy To use and easy to use if you could train ----- ### "The Support Doesn't Stop After the Sale" — 5.0/5 > **Angie** | *3 August 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: SharpeSoft Estimator has completely transformed how we put together bids. What used to be a slow, spreadsheet-heavy process is now streamlined and far more accurate. The software's database of cost items, assemblies, and historical pricing makes building an estimate from scratch — or pulling from past jobs — quick and reliable, which has saved our estimators countless hours during bid season. The learning curve was reasonable, and once our team got comfortable with the workflow, it became clear how much more consistent and professional our bids look compared to before. Being able to track labor, material, and equipment costs in one place, and quickly adjust for different scenarios, has given us a lot more confidence in the numbers we're putting in front of clients. Overall, SharpeSoft has become an essential part of our estimating process, and it's hard to imagine going back to how we used to do things. > > **Cons**: Honestly, there's nothing about SharpeSoft that we'd change. From the day-to-day estimating workflow to the reliability of the software itself, it's met every need we've had without any real downsides. We haven't run into bugs, missing features, or frustrations that made us second-guess the switch — it's simply worked the way it's supposed to, every time. > > Our overall experience with SharpeSoft Estimator has been excellent, not just at the start but for years after we made the purchase. A lot of software companies disappear once the sale is done, but that hasn't been the case here at all. Even years into using the platform, their team still checks in regularly to see how things are going, ask if we need any training refreshers, and make sure we're getting the most out of the software as our business has grown and changed. That kind of ongoing relationship is rare, and it says a lot about how much they value their customers beyond the initial sale. It's reassuring to know that if we ever run into a question or want to explore a feature we haven't used before, someone is going to reach out — or be there when we reach out to them — rather than leaving us to figure it out alone. Combined with how reliable and well-built the software itself is, that continued support is a big part of why we have no plans to switch to anything else. SharpeSoft isn't just a vendor we bought a product from; it feels like a long-term partner in how we run our business. ----- ### "Powerful software at a reasonable price" — 4.0/5 > **Mark** | *24 February 2021* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ease of use was critical to us making this purchase. Sharpe Software provides services to import your data into the software of use the software with some sample data already loaded. We chose using the sample data. It allowed us to see where things were pulling from and which fields were being used for what purpose. That was very helpful. > > **Cons**: We purchased this software over 20 years ago and we still use it today. Back then, the tax structure in our State was different than the tax structure in California which Sharpe used as their tax model. Sharpe wrote an update to our program to address that issue for us and it really makes applying the appropriate taxes quick and easy. > > We have employed estimators that have used other competitors products, such as HCSS in the past. Once they use Sharpesoft, they are amazed with how easy it is to use and how powerful the software is. We have acquired over $500 Million dollars worth of work using Sharpesoft Estimator. ----- ### "Extremely through in Construction Estimation" — 5.0/5 > **Reinee** | *22 September 2021* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Fantastic Software that takes into account both basic and technical needs of Estimation in the Utility Industry. Customer Service is A+++ and always available to assist. > > **Cons**: AT this time I am still learning the additional advantages of the software. Sometimes the Index for Help isn't as easy to navigate as I would like. > > Fantastic Software that takes into account both basic and technical needs of Estimation in the Utility Industry. Customer Service is A+++ and always available to assist. ----- ### "Using SharpeSoft" — 5.0/5 > **Frank** | *16 October 2023* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ability to customize it to our needs > > **Cons**: Limited in adjusting fields in the estimating take off field > > Overall SharpeSoft Estimator allows us to be competitive ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/94/sharpesoft?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/94/sharpesoft) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data