Shlomi Lavi /
Sep 02, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - FastPIPE or STACK Takeoff?
FastPIPE is more expensive to implement (TCO) than STACK Takeoff, and FastPIPE is rated higher (89/100) than STACK Takeoff (86/100). FastPIPE offers users more features (5) than STACK Takeoff (0).
Looking for the right Construction solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
FastEST, Inc. Vs. STACK Construction Technologies
FastEST, Inc.: FastEST, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 with the sole mission of producing the most technologically advanced construction cost estimating software available. As a result of intensive research and development, we proudly offer the FastPIPE, FastDUCT and FastWRAP estimating software designed specifically for mechanical and HVAC contractors.
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STACK Construction Technologies: In the mid-1990s while working in the construction industry, my son Justin (then only 15) and I put together an estimating software program that we called Buildware Pro. Originally targeting the commercial roofing industry, Buildware Pro allowed you to measure paper plans using a digitizer, or even on your computer screen if you had a digital PDF o...
Who is more expensive? FastPIPE or STACK Takeoff?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for FastPIPE and STACK Takeoff.
FastPIPE price starts at $2,495 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 FastPIPE is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction software. STACK Takeoff price starts at $2,499 per user/year , When comparing STACK Takeoff to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction software cost.
Bottom line: FastPIPE is more expensive than STACK Takeoff.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared FastPIPE Vs. STACK Takeoff based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
FastPIPE: Bid Comparison, Cost Management, Estimating, Bid Comparison, Estimating.
STACK Takeoff: We are still working to collect the list of features for STACK Takeoff.
Target customer size
FastPIPE is equipped to meet the needs of any business size. STACK Takeoff is best suited for small, medium, and large businesses in the building, construction, repair, plumbing, contracting, HVAC, electrical, engineering, architecture and similar industries.