STACK Review 2026
Cloud-based takeoff and estimating for growing trade subcontractors
ReviewLake Score
Best for: Trade subcontractors bidding a real volume of jobs who need faster, more accurate takeoff and estimating
Our quick verdict
Buy it if
Trade subcontractors bidding a real volume of jobs who need faster, more accurate takeoff and estimating.
Think twice if
Purely an estimating and takeoff tool - doesn't handle job costing, dispatch, or billing
Biggest strength: Cloud-based, multi-user estimating lets a growing subcontractor's bid team collaborate in real time
Biggest weakness: Less valuable for a subcontractor bidding only a handful of jobs per month
At a glance
Best for
Trade subcontractors bidding a real volume of jobs who need faster, more accurate takeoff and estimating
Pricing model
Published pricing
Typical team size
3-25 people
ReviewLake Score
7.7/10
Last reviewed 2026-08-01.
Pricing
Score breakdown
Based on our independent research, not vendor-reported or user-submitted data. See ourmethodology.
Pros & Cons
What we like
- Cloud-based, multi-user estimating lets a growing subcontractor's bid team collaborate in real time
- Speeds up takeoff accuracy compared to manual measurement from paper plans
- Priced as a standalone tool rather than requiring a full project management suite
What to watch
- Purely an estimating and takeoff tool - doesn't handle job costing, dispatch, or billing
- Less valuable for a subcontractor bidding only a handful of jobs per month
- Requires pairing with a separate financial or job management tool for the rest of the workflow
Who is STACK for?
Ideal for
- Trade subcontractors bidding a real volume of jobs who need faster, more accurate takeoff and estimating
- Teams of 3-25 people
Not ideal for
- Purely an estimating and takeoff tool - doesn't handle job costing, dispatch, or billing
- Less valuable for a subcontractor bidding only a handful of jobs per month
- Requires pairing with a separate financial or job management tool for the rest of the workflow
STACK is worth considering for a trade subcontractor once bid volume justifies moving off manual paper takeoff - faster, more accurate estimating pays for itself quickly at real volume. It’s narrowly scoped to takeoff and estimating specifically, so it needs to be paired with a tool like Knowify or Contractor Foreman for job costing and the rest of the operational workflow.
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How much does STACK cost?
Published pricing around $2,499 per user per year. Confirm current rates directly with STACK, since published pricing can change.
Is STACK good for small businesses?
Yes - STACK's own small-business fit score is 7.3/10, one of its stronger dimensions.
Who is STACK best suited for?
Trade subcontractors bidding a real volume of jobs who need faster, more accurate takeoff and estimating.
How we scored this
This score is based on our own independent research across five weighted dimensions - ease of use, features & depth, value for money, customer support, and small-business fit - not vendor-reported or user-submitted data. Last reviewed 2026-08-01.
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