Compare FastPIPE and STACK Takeoff - Sep 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi 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. Today, ...

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.

FastPIPE

ITQlick rating
(4.7/5)

starts at $2,495 per license

FastPIPE is state-of-the-art mechanical estimating software designed to meet the needs of industrial and commercial contractors who need a fast and accurate tool to estimate construction costs. The first FastPI...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Estimating, Mechanical and HVAC Estimating.

STACK Takeoff

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $2,499 per user/year

STACK Takeoff software is an online takeoff and estimating solution for different business sizes. The solution offers a number of functionalities that include an autocount tool that eliminates the need for manu...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps.

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FastPIPE: 5 Features

Bid Comparison
Cost Management
Estimating
Bid Comparison
Estimating

STACK Takeoff: 0 Features

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ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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FastPIPE
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
6.2/10
License pricing
$2,495 per license
Functionality
14
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STACK Ta...
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
86/100
Pricing
3.8/10
License pricing
$2,499 per user/year
Functionality
3
Procore
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$667 per month
Functionality
33
PlanGrid
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$39 per user/month
Functionality
16
BuilderTREND
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
31

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.