STACK Software
64 Reviews 4.5/5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★A software that streamlines preconstruction processes, including takeoffs and estimating.
Product Overview
STACK is a cloud-based construction takeoff and estimating software, known for its user-friendly interface and quick project navigation. It’s ideal for small to medium-sized construction businesses, offering easy access to project drawings and efficient handling of various takeoff types.
While it excels in simplicity and ease of use, it may fall short for larger enterprises needing advanced project management features. Despite some limitations in editing tools and occasional performance issues, STACK is a solid choice for streamlined, effective construction project management and estimation.
Pros
- Easy to use and modern interface
- Free version available
- Unlimited takeoffs in paid version
Cons
- Limited editing tools
- Slow sheet transition
Target Market
Small to medium-sized construction businesses that prioritize ease of use and quick scaling in their projects. It’s ideal for companies looking for a cloud-based solution that allows access to project drawings and takeoffs from any computer, including Mac systems.Not Recommended For
Large enterprises or businesses requiring highly advanced, custom project management features may find STACK limiting. Its simplicity, while a strength for smaller operations, might not meet the complex needs of larger firms with intricate workflows and a need for more sophisticated editing and project management tools.STACK is a construction estimating software. It facilitates uploading digital plans, performing accurate measurements, generating cost estimates, and drafting polished proposals.
Key Features
Quantity and Material Takeoff
- Measurement Tools: Includes counts, pitched, area, linear, arc, and volume measurements.
- Automation: Offers functions such as Autoname, Auto Count, and hyperlinking to save time.
- Template Library: Provides takeoff templates to simplify the process.
- Grouping & Labels: Allows users to manage takeoffs with up to 10 custom labels.
Detailed Cost Estimating
- Items & Assemblies: Generate bill of materials from pre-built or custom libraries.
- Customized Estimates: Integrate non-measured costs, markup, labor, and materials.
- Filter & Reports: Create reports with different data points, filtered by cost type or plan.
- Estimate Your Way: Draft estimates, export data, or utilize the Excel plugin.
Client Quote and Proposal
- Professional Branded PDFs: Draft polished proposals with scope, terms, and logos.
- Subtotals & Grouping: Structure proposals to boost credibility.
- Alternative Bids: Offer several proposal options for varying bid scenarios.
Pricing
- Subscription-based; priced annually per user
- Starts at $1,899/year per user for Takeoff & Estimating
- Starts at $599/year per user for Field & Project Management
- Starts at $599/year per user for Property & Facility Operations
- Free version available
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User Reviews of STACK Software
Write a ReviewStrong estimating and take-off capabilities
I really liked the STACK estimating program from our demo. The system was able to handle both estimating and take-offs for us. But they were a bit more expensive than some of the other programs we looked at. One feature I wish it had was the ability to view and bid on jobs local to me.
Pros
Strong estimating and take-off capabilities
Makes things a lot more easy
I ended up going with Stack because my freinds and Software Connect recommended it. I was using manual methods before and this is a huge improvement. Once I fully learn how to optimize the software it will cut down my time spent on estimates greatly!
I have not used other programs to compare it with but so far I have enjoyed Stack for my business.
Pros
Way faster than manual methods.
- Construction & Engineering
- 51-250 employees
- Annual revenue $10M-$50M
Fantastic takeoff program for small simple takeoffs
Fantastic takeoff program for small simple takeoffs but they are missing tools such as linear cut tool that make the takeoff revision process a lot more work than it should be.
Pros
Fast and simple. Response times for support is almost instant. Not many bugs.
Cons
Missing tools that most other estimating software's have such as linear cut tool. The overlay feature only works if you have the exact same size drawings. They seem to have lost focus on the takeoff side and are too focused on the cost estimation as well as new programs they are purchasing and then trying to incorporate and sell to you. Their emails are basically spam at this point.
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The program has surpassed my expectations, the trainers are knowledgable and easy to work with. I’m really excited to see how this transforms our bidding process and materials counts in the field.
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I have been using Stack for the past couple of years and I couldn’t be happier. The ease and accuracy of this program helps me do takeoffs in half the time it used to take me. I would recommend Stack to anyone in the construction industry.
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excellent communication and very knowledgeable. always on time and efficient
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Maybe just spend a little more time explaining several items as steel fabrication has many variations and there really was no way to set parameters during the take off. Other than that it’s a great piece of work.
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Awesome customer service. Great program with excellent features.
Great software for our business
Great software for our business. We like the ease of being able to log in on any device with internet connection to do takeoffs. Not to mention the export excel option which saves us a great deal of time when creating proposals in excel and having all the takeoff info from stack easily transferred over in no time.
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Great program with Lots of updates. a couple things I would like to see would be the ability to modify the plans. Another would be able to insert photos. all in all great program and great company with lots of support
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The system is very user friendly and cuts down take off time exponentially!
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Having the right answers available when needed most.
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Communication is awesome as well as the follow up! Customer service 2nd to none!
The team has been outstanding
The team has been outstanding! They followed up frequently, gave a great demo and allowed me to take my time to use the software.
The software itself is exactly what I was looking for to do takeoffs, auto-count equipment, measure lengths, view drawings anywhere and more. My team will be buying again as they saw how well STACK worked for me.
Only thing I would add is a report that shows what pages have what equipment for an easier overview of my takeoff.
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Extend training time or hold workshops where folks can go for 8 hours to learn how to maneuver the site
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I have used other takeoff programs and Stack surpasses the others. It’s a very user-friendly program.
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It was all good. I love the software and sales guy was fantastic through the process
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It’s excellent!
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Great software to to do your takeoffs
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Stack Software has exponentially increased estimate turn around. Custom formulas, take offs, bookmarks, highlighting, clouding…etc. Works exceptionally well for Paducah Production.
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Very helpful estimating bigger jobs
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Have had some frustrations however overall I like it
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The program is easy to learn to train our estimators and Stack has great customer support.
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Great product!
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Easy to reach if you need help, and easy to learn software for a fast an accurate quote.
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Very efficient for estimating, great support team to walk you through training experience. User friendly.
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Love working with Stack as they are always helpful and respond quickly to any questions we may have. Highly recommend!
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Best choice ever this software simply helps my job.
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User friendly software. Love it!
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Taking-off a project has never been easier! The STACK support team is always there to help when you need the, which makes this a 5 star cloud based estimating software.
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Solid product that gets better and better.
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Easy to use! Makes doing takeoffs a breeze!
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Keeping track of jobs and measurements without me having to write everything down.
Excellent training time
Excellent training time. Patient with me. Good listener. showed me more than one way to accomplish my outcome, Software allows me to download from all kinds of sources and have a unified approach when making calculations. I will need more training time as I use this but it is a real plus for me. A great time saver.
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Great job explaining the features that pertain to our business. The training was to the point, and very helpful.
The stack team has been amazing
I have waited a few weeks before leaving this review. I have to say I was nervous about paying so much for something when i didn’t know what i was doing. The stack team has been amazing. When i was asked how much i knew about the blueprint and where i thought i should start. My response was, is there a negative number because I don’t know anything. My trainer has been fantastic starting me from the basic working me through the process. They have been amazing. I have to say I was mad at myself for wait so long to pull the trigger just because i didn’t know how to read blue prints.
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Very user friendly interface and love that it’s 100% cloud. We do have some difficulties losing large take-offs when cutting and pasting using multi-select. We need this addressed, so we don’t have to redo large take-offs.
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Easy to used l’d recommend to anyone trying to do takeoff on blueprints
Great service, someone is always on hand to answer any questions
Great service, someone is always on hand to answer any questions, no matter how small.
The ongoing development of additional features is impressive. This was reinforced by watching a webinar which clearly explained how to use different functions as well as giving an insight to planned new features. We will definitely keep STACK.
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This product is unlike any other. Since changing to STACK our estimating process has evolved leaps and bounds!
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It’s only getting better
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Easy to use and create estimates in quick time.
I would recommend drop drag in the files
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By far the best takeoff/estimating software on the market! I like how STACK continues to improve week by week.
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Stack does everything well. If it were not for some glitches that happen on a semi-regular basis I would give Stack 5 stars easy. I still highly recommend Stack to everyone in need of take-off software.
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Mi experiencia con el programa ha sido muy positiva, me alegra que cada vez incluyan mas herramientas útiles que desde un principio hacían falta, espero que sigan trabajando en actualizaciones y nuevas herramientas.
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Excellent and efficient take-off software!
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Affordable and easy to use software.
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The program is excellent.
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Very user friendly & support is always ready to help with a friendly attitude.
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Great software, cloudware… cuts my work in half or more. 5 stars or more if Google Chrome inter-phase worked a little better. Minor tweaks is all needed
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Very Accurate
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Stack is very easy to work with from anywhere. Its great to take your tablet or laptop with your marked up drawings to the job site.
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User friendly
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Makes doing takeoffs so much easier. Simplifies the entire process. Definitely recommended!
Very good so far
Very good so far. Its a bit difficult allocating the time required to customize assemblies but once completed it definitely proves to be valuable. Would like to see internal (in-house) satellite or aerial view to complete take offs. Overall its seems accurate, still learning to walk with this program but can’t wait to run with it soon.
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Awesome User Friendly Takeoff System. Allows you to do takeoffs very quickly.
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Very helpful
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I’m impressed with this software I really recommend this to anyone that is in Construction business excellent choice.
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I only use a small portion of the Stack software options. flooring is such a one dimensional product and easy to take off on most any software. Stack is simple for what I use it for and allows me to enter the info I need.
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Well worth the money.
The software was great, the pricing is a bit high
The software was great, the pricing is a bit high. The customer service could use some improvement, as I was using the free version and I was restricted from using it because my usage was high. I feel this was unfair as I was staying within the free use guidelines.
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The support is awesome, the system is simplified to simply breakdown conditions that can be adapted to your needs. Cost effective option for estimating.
STACK has sped up things for me 10x faster
Before bringing STACK on board, we were either having to get a physical set of blueprints and do an old-style takeoff with a scale ruler, or I’d have to email the file over to one of my vendors who would then break down the takeoff. The problem with that is it was taking two weeks at a time to get takeoffs back from vendors.
STACK has sped up things for me 10x faster than what I was taking before. It was taking 2 weeks to do something I can do in a matter of hours now.
I have saved money only because it’s expensive to print blueprints. It’s also the time and driving that you get to save from having to go pick up blueprints or a specific page.
Unlike most guys, I do ask for help. Right away I took a quick demo of the basic functions. The basic stuff was easy to pick up on, it’s a simple program to use. The smaller detailed items like learning how to edit, I had to reach out to support and get some feedback. They are very helpful and always return my call or email very prompt.
I think the simplicity of the solution and how easy it is to use is the best thing about it. It’s a very simple program to use and does an incredible job at something that could be very difficult to use.
STACK helped us to make that transition much easier
We have a remote office in Florida. There are projects there and at our main location. We wanted to make sure we could easily share information. It’s hard to do that manually without doing a conference call.
STACK helped us to make that transition much easier between what’s happening remote or here. Also now it has probably saved us 3-4 days in a project just by being able to automate that.