Clear Estimates vs HCSS
Both are on the Construction Estimating Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Clear Estimates | HCSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #4 7.5 | #11 6.0 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $59 a month | On request |
| Free | Free trial | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone/iPad, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Standard: $59 a month Standard (annual): $59 a month Standard (monthly): $79 a month Pro: $99 a month | HCSS software: on request |
| 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. | HCSS brings estimating, project operations, fleet, safety, and reporting into a platform for heavy civil and infrastructure contractors. Pricing requires a custom quote, and integration scope may depend on API limits. |
| Visit Clear Estimates | Visit HCSS |