Clear Estimates vs CostX
Both are on the Construction Estimating Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Clear Estimates | CostX | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #4 7.5 | #17 4.8 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $59 a month | On request |
| Free | Free trial | Free plan |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Standard: $59 a month Standard (annual): $59 a month Standard (monthly): $79 a month Pro: $99 a month | — |
| Verdict | Clear Estimates centers on itemized estimating, proposals, and change orders, with region-specific pricing data and broad template coverage. Standard starts at 59.00 USD per month billed annually, and there is a 30-day trial. | CostX brings drawing takeoff, estimating, reporting, and subcontractor comparison together, with BIM and automatic revisioning available in the full platform. The free Viewer can help stakeholders review files and submit tender prices, but pricing for CostX itself is on request. |
| Visit Clear Estimates | Visit CostX |