Shlomi Lavi /
Sep 02, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - STACK Takeoff or FastPIPE?
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:
STACK Construction Technologies Vs. FastEST, Inc.
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...
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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Who is more expensive? STACK Takeoff or FastPIPE?
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 STACK Takeoff and FastPIPE.
STACK Takeoff price starts at $2,499 per user/year , On a scale between 1 to 10 STACK Takeoff is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software. FastPIPE price starts at $2,495 per license , When comparing FastPIPE to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Construction software cost.
Bottom line: FastPIPE is more expensive than STACK Takeoff.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared STACK Takeoff Vs. FastPIPE based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
STACK Takeoff: We are still working to collect the list of features for STACK Takeoff.
FastPIPE: Bid Comparison, Cost Management, Estimating, Bid Comparison, Estimating.
Target customer 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 is equipped to meet the needs of any business size.