Estimating Link 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

Estimating Link

4.9

(55)

FrontRunner 2026

Pricing

Starting at $166.00 per month

About Estimating Link

Estimating Link software is designed specifically for heavy civil construction estimating and bidding. This easy-to-use program helps you centralize your data, increase your speed & accuracy, and increase profit margins.

Estimating Link allows users to create and re-use task data from previous jobs and scale tasks to the appropriate amount of work being done. The solution features subcontractor/material and rate table comparisons as well as a fuel worksheet that automatically recalculates the appropriate resources. It also offers the ability to move revenue sources in order to take advantage of quantity overruns or underruns. Users can check their bids for possible errors and the program will report potential pitfalls and oversights.

Estimating Link integrates with DOT electronic bidding systems and can export data directly into accounting and project management systems. Multi-user capabilities enable multiple estimators to edit the same project simultaneously.

Our award winning customer support goes beyond our intuitive software interface and is always included. Whether you’re taking our software for a test drive with our Free Trial, or you’ve been with us for decades, he...

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Estimating Link User Interface

Estimating Link Pricing and Plans

Starting price: $166.00 per month

Free Trial

Free Version

Estimating Link Pro Desktop

$166.00

per user, per month

Plan includes:

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Estimating Link Cloud-Hosted

$375.00

per user, per month

Plan includes:

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Estimating Link Features

Popular features found in Construction Estimating
Accounting Integration
Audit Trail
Bid Management
Change Order Management
Customizable Templates
Historical Database
Project Management
Proposal Generation
Quotes/Estimates
Subcontractor Management
Takeoff
What-if Analysis
More features of Estimating Link
Activity Dashboard
Alerts/Notifications
Approval Process Control
Collaboration Tools
Contractor Database
Contractor Management
Cost Database
Cost Estimating
Cost Tracking
Customizable Reports
Cut & Fill Estimates
Data Import/Export
Electrical Estimating
File Sharing
Job Costing
Labor Cost Reporting
Mobile Access
Multiple Projects
Multiple User Accounts
Project Estimating
Project Time Tracking
Proposal Management
Qualification Tracking
Real-Time Updates
Reporting/Analytics
Reporting & Statistics
Task Scheduling
Third-Party Integrations
Time & Expense Tracking
Trench Calculator
Version Control
Visual Assemblies

Estimating Link Integrations

Maxwell

ComputerEase

Sage 100

Foundation

QuickBooks Desktop

Sage 300

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Estimating Link User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9

Ratings Breakdown

93%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.8

Value for money

4.9

Customer support

5.0

Functionality

4.8

Fred L.

Verified reviewer

Construction

11-50 employees

Used monthly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed February 2026

FMF GROUP the impact of estimating link

My experience is outstanding. I think this is fantastic stuff. Estimating link has changed my estimating and I won jobs because of it. We have our most backlog as the GC in company history. I have to attribute this directly to our use of Estimating link.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Convenance of having all bid related material in one location, Makes bidding super easy. We can change things that matter and impact bid in a couple clicks.

Cons:

I would not say least like, however there is so much the software is capable of. I learn something new daily. I think to myself I wish it could do this or that. Then a visit to the knowledge center. Bam its already there.

Reasons for choosing Estimating Link

Estimating Link is made for civil contractors.

Reasons for switching to Estimating Link

I switched because we evolved as a company to need to really track cost to be competitive.

AJ P.

Verified reviewer

Construction

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed February 2025

Petersen Earthworx Testimonial

My experience is impressed. The software, education, communication, price, etc. has been great.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Estimating Link is a behemoth of an estimating software that gives you everything piece of data that you need. I have went through just about every software trying to find a solution and I am glad I landed here. Any lacking points in the software are either user error and mitigated by one phone call or the team is actively working on solutions. They listen to feedback, and I can confidently say they care. You also can't beat the price point for what you are getting. They compete if the biggest estimating software's in the industry and do it for a fraction of the price. If I could give 6 stars, I would.

Cons:

The software is somewhat outdated and needs an overhaul. However, I am used to newer software's, and that's why I say that. The functionality of the software currently is everything you could ask for. I speak more on the creature comforts of using it. The good news is, they have a team actively working on this specific problem, and they will have an updated solution out in the future! The only downside that I would really like fixed is having a better vendor management system where I can have one material rate with multiple different pricing inputs to it based on different locations and vendors.

Reasons for choosing Estimating Link

Similar product, better price that allowed me to get into this style of software.

Reasons for switching to Estimating Link

I needed a faster way to bid with more ways to manipulate my numbers and track historical data. Historical data is the one big big thing I think might be missing from this software.

Vendor Response

Thank you, AJ, for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Estimating Link has been a valuable tool for your business and that our team’s responsiveness has made a difference. Your feedback on areas for improvement, like software modernization and vendor management, is incredibly valuable—we’re always working to enhance the user experience. It’s great to know that our pricing and functionality met your needs, and we appreciate your trust in us. If you ever have additional insights or suggestions, we’d love to hear them. Thanks again for being a loyal user!

Replied February 2025

Jason D.

Verified reviewer

Accounting

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed June 2024

DT 2024 Review

It has been solid. The customer service is good. I still have a lot to learn about program.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

It is worth the cost. Not the most technical estimating program, however it is the best bang for your buck!

Cons:

The tree view seems dated and doesn't return to the bid item after revising.

Vendor Response

Hi Jason, Thank you for your feedback and for being a valued customer. We’re glad to hear that you find our customer service helpful and see the value in our program. We’re sorry to learn that the tree view functionality has caused some frustration. Your feedback is crucial for us as we strive to improve our software. We would love to discuss your concerns in more detail to understand how we can make your experience better. Our CEO will be reaching out to you to see how we can make this right for you and/or you can reach out to our Customer Support Team at Support@TCLI.com anytime. Thanks Jason!

Replied June 2024

Jacob L.

Verified reviewer

Construction

11-50 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2025

Excellent Support Staff

Excellent, I always walk away with my issues resolved whether it is with technical support or with support for navigating through the program. Always a pleasure to speak to a human being and a human being that speaks and understands you.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The ease of use and the exceptional support that comes with it! Every time I have an issue or mess something up, [sensitive content hidden] saves the day.

Cons:

I wish there were more options for Alternate items. Also, if there was a way to customize the proposals that would be nice also.

Thomas M.

Verified reviewer

Utilities

51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Review source

Reviewed February 2025

Efficiency at its finest

As a person who is a field guy first this has been a very easy software to get started with. The exceptional support provided from the Construction Link team has been phenomenal. The templates for importing data are a real time saver for me. The team is always friendly and make you feel like you are more than just a client.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The amount of time I save using Estimating Link allows me more time to really fine tune my bids. A tender that would normally take me a week to complete is now taking half the time. The support I receive from The Construction Link team is second to none.

Cons:

There are a lot of features in this software that will take time to master but I really don't see this as a negative thing just a learning curve.

Reasons for switching to Estimating Link

I relocated and changed companies. the new company did not have an estimating software. I researched and got feedback from a fried who also uses Estimating link

Vendor Response

Hi Thomas, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Estimating Link has helped streamline your bidding process and save you valuable time. It’s great to know that our support team has made a positive impact and that you find the software easy to use, even with its many features. We understand that learning new tools takes time, but we’re always here to help ensure a smooth transition. If you ever have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your support and are grateful to have you as part of the Construction Link family!

Replied March 2025

Shane G.

Verified reviewer

Construction

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Review source

Reviewed August 2025

Great Product

TCLI has made estimating easier for us. I wish we would have switched to it years ago. It has really sped up our bidding.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

How much time it saves us in bidding on projects. It is a great software that I would recommend to everyone. Our sales director ( JF ) was great to work with. Her and the entire TCLI family have been great.

Cons:

Not anything really. The whole process was really easier than I thought. If I did not understand anything, the TCLI family was there for us.

Reasons for choosing Estimating Link

I liked the software better. It was easier for me to understand it. It also had a better look and feel to it.

Chris C.

Verified reviewer

Oil & Energy

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed September 2025

CC Estimating

I have been using the software for many many years and have adapted its features to meet my expectations for a quality bid. After using the software and thou at times I do use excel, I much prefer the ease, accuracy, and how quickly I can turn out an estimate with the software.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Ease and accuracy for any project small or large. The ability to build crews to populate tasks in the estimate quickly. The seamless integration from Estimating Link to Field Link. Best of all thou is the ability to build and print reports from a wide selection of data (vendors, clients, estimate reports, etc.) that has been put in the system and stored.

Cons:

Maybe a more affordable version. Utilizing the program for Demolition in my view is that the user uses maybe a 1/4 of what the program can actually do. I know in Construction, detail is crucial and with a lot of data, demo not so much.

Steve B.

Verified reviewer

Construction

Self-Employed

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed April 2025

Long time User's Experience

I originally selected CLI in 2000 as the VP of a mid-size site construction company and found it's implementation simple. Ramped up to over 300 estimates with 1.5 estimators with the 'all time' available support when needed. The ability to set up labor rate tables for standard and Prevailing Wage rates and toggle between as needed for a built up job has been very useful.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Ease of use and ability to create an item library to easily build up similar items and attenuate either within the item or as a subitem. Export to accounting for job cost comparison to estimate is slick

Cons:

It takes some time to get used to hourly rate factor with our standard 50hr. work week setup. It may just be my interpretation of how the math flows.

Vendor Response

Thank you, Steve for the excellent 5 Star Review! We’re honored to have supported you for so many years. It’s great to hear how the item library, accounting export, and overall ease of use have helped streamline your workflow. We especially appreciate your note on our support—having 'all time' availability is something we’re proud to offer. We're also glad the labor rate tables and ability to toggle between standard and Prevailing Wage rates have been valuable tools for you. Your feedback on the hourly rate factor is helpful—we’re always looking to improve clarity and usability. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Replied May 2025

Josh G.

Verified reviewer

Construction

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2025

Owner/ Manager

[sensitive content hidden] really did a great job explaining the software. the whole team is super helpful with any question

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

the ease of pricing each bid item, being able to make your own crews, haul factor has helped out enormously, being able to see the cost and able to add profit nargins and overhead, truly makes it 60% faster

Cons:

not one i can think of that i have found during my time using this software. very happy with my purchase

Vendor Response

Hi Josh, Thank you so much for your incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear that Estimating Link has made your estimating process faster and more efficient — especially with the Haul Factor feature. It’s great to know you’re taking full advantage of the flexibility to create custom crews and track costs with added profit margins and overhead. We truly appreciate your kind words about our team and support. We take pride in ensuring every customer feels confident using our software, so it’s wonderful to hear that your experience reflects that. Thank you again for trusting us with your estimating needs. We’re grateful to have you as part of the Construction Link family!

Replied October 2025

Louden W.

Verified reviewer

Utilities

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Review source

Reviewed April 2025

Thank you Construction Link

Our overall experience was 10/10. We are up and running with the software now and we love it. Big time saver for bidding. Great to reflect on projects months after you bid them. Accuracy is very very important and this software helps you be precise.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The smooth transition into the software! We loved all of the help we got from [sensitive content hidden] We got trained from her on how everything works and started bidding the next day.

Cons:

Pulling a CSV file into software was a little challenging but we figured it out!

Vendor Response

Thank you so much, Louden! We’re thrilled to hear how smoothly the transition went and that our team could help get you bidding by day two—that’s exactly the kind of success we hope for. We know importing CSVs can be a bit tricky at first, and we’re glad you stuck with it. You can always call our Support line - anytime - and we'd be glad to assist on a screenshare. Your kind words about the time savings and accuracy mean a lot to us. We’re honored to be part of your process and here anytime you need support. Happy Estimating!

Replied May 2025

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