Best Construction Estimating Software in Australia 2026

Side-by-side comparison of Australian construction estimating packages. Listed prices are AUD; GST inclusive or exclusive is labelled on each product. Field-level pricing, hosting and compliance evidence is on each review; missing checks are labelled unknown.

4 products reviewed·Editorial update 8 September 2026·Pricing and hosting: 7 verified · 1 unknown. Page snapshot as of

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Data hosting

Where customer data is hosted, from structured records. Unpublished locations stay unknown.

Digital takeoffs

On-screen or cloud quantity takeoff from plans on the starting listed SKU. AI assistants (Blu Takeoff Assistant, FloorPlan AI) stay on the note. Unknown is not confirmed support. Not a BAS or STP column.

Estimating

Costed estimates or worksheets on the starting listed SKU. Takeoff-only Premium is higher-plan. AI estimate generators stay on the note. Unknown is not confirmed support.

AU supplier pricing

Live Australian dealer or supplier price lists on the starting listed SKU. Own rate library is in-product rates without a live AU dealer feed. US regional averages (BNi) are not AU supplier pricing. Unknown is not confirmed support.

Accounting integration

Documented Xero or MYOB path on the starting listed SKU. Xero is Xero listed and MYOB not. Higher-plan is Pro+ native sync or a Pro-required ERP add-on. QuickBooks/Sage/Acumatica stay on the note. Not in-product BAS lodgement.

IFC BIM takeoff

Quantity takeoff from IFC/BIM models on the starting listed SKU. BIM Reader or 3D visualisation without IFC takeoff is not this column. PDF/CAD takeoff stays on digital_takeoffs. Unknown is not confirmed support.

4 products

Unknown is not confirmed support. Free, quote-only and unknown prices are labelled separately; unknown is not sorted as $0.

Construction Estimating comparison
SoftwareStarting priceData hostingSupport hoursDigital takeoffsEstimatingAU supplier pricingAccounting integrationIFC BIM takeoffReview
CostMinerAU-Made
$89/mo inc GSTcostminer.com/pricing
Unknowncostminer.com/privacy
Unknowncostminer.com/contact-us
Digital takeoff on starting plancostminer.com/features
Estimating on starting plancostminer.com/features
Own rate library on starting plancostminer.com/features
Xero on starting plancostminer.com/features
IFC BIM takeoff on starting plancostminer.com/features
Review CostMiner
BuildxactAU-Made
$199/mo ex GSTbuildxact.com/pricing
Unknownbuildxact.com/privacy-policy
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm AEST (sales phone)buildxact.com/company/contact-us
Digital takeoff on starting planbuildxact.com/pricing
Estimating on starting planbuildxact.com/pricing
Live AU dealer feed on starting planbuildxact.com/pricing
Accounting sync on a higher planbuildxact.com/pricing
None listedbuildxact.com/features
Review Buildxact
Cubit EstimatingAU-Made
$200/mo ex GSTbuildsoft.com.au/cubit-estimating-pricing
Mixed / multi-regionbuildsoft.com.au/privacy-policy
Unknownbuildsoft.com.au/contact-us
Digital takeoff on starting planbuildsoft.com.au/cubit-estimating-pricing
Estimating on starting planbuildsoft.com.au/cubit-estimating-pricing
Own rate library on starting planbuildsoft.com.au/cubit-estimating-pricing
Xero on starting planIntegrationbuildsoft.com.au/cubit-estimating-pricing
IFC BIM takeoff on a higher planbuildsoft.com.au/cubit-estimating-pricing
Review Cubit Estimating
STACK
$299/mo USDstackct.com/takeoff-and-estimate-pricing
Overseasstackct.com/application-security-availability-reliability
Unknownstackct.com/contact-us
Digital takeoff on starting planstackct.com/takeoff-and-estimate-pricing
Estimating on a higher plansupport.stackct.com/hc/articles
None listedsupport.stackct.com/hc/articles
Accounting sync on a higher planAdd-onstackct.com/takeoff-and-estimate-pricing
None listedstackct.com/takeoff-and-estimate-pricing
Review STACK

Choosing Construction Estimating Software in Australia

Picking construction estimating software in Australia isn’t just about features and price — it’s about ATO compliance and local suitability. We rate every product against AU-specific requirements first, then look at usability, integrations, and value for money. Listed prices are AUD; GST treatment is labelled on each product. Pricing and hosting: 7 verified · 1 unknown. Page snapshot as of Checked dates are not updated when the site is rebuilt.

Top Pick

Buildxact

AU estimating and job management — Foundation $199 / Pro $399 / Master $599 ex GST

  • Public AUD ex-GST table with a 15% annual option
  • Unlimited users on Foundation, Pro and Master
  • Supplier integration on every card

Pricing verified 8 Sep 2026 · Hosting unknown

From $199/mo ex GST  ·  Read full Buildxact review →

Runner-Up

CostMiner

AU cloud estimating — AU$89/mo GST-incl (AU$79 billed annually)

  • Public AUD GST-inclusive $89 / $79 cards
  • 14-day trial, no credit card
  • 2D + IFC/BIM takeoff in one job

Pricing verified 8 Sep 2026 · Hosting verified 8 Sep 2026

From $89/mo inc GST  ·  Read full CostMiner review →

#3 Pick

STACK

US takeoff and estimating — Premium US$249 / Pro US$299 per user/month billed annually

  • Public USD Premium/Pro cards
  • Unlimited projects, documents and viewer seats
  • AI takeoff tools and US BNi library on Pro

Pricing verified 8 Sep 2026 · Hosting verified 8 Sep 2026

From $299/mo USD  ·  Read full STACK review →

#4 Pick

Cubit Estimating

AU estimating — Standard $200 / Professional $266 / Enterprise $299 ex GST

  • Public AUD ex-GST table unchanged
  • Takeoff and estimate in one view
  • Xero listed on the official compare table

Pricing verified 8 Sep 2026 · Hosting verified 8 Sep 2026

From $200/mo ex GST  ·  Read full Cubit Estimating review →

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