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InSite Elevation Pro 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

InSite Elevation Pro
InSite Elevation Pro
4.7
(194)

Pricing

Starting at $3,900.00 per year

About InSite Elevation Pro

Earthwork and utility professionals face mounting pressure: tighter deadlines, complex projects, and the constant need for precision. InSite Elevation Pro answers these challenges with lightning-fast takeoffs and GPS machine control models that transform how you approach site development.

The software's intuitive interface empowers your team to calculate cut and fill, stripping, strata quantities, paving and concrete materials, topsoil re-spread, areas, lengths, trench excavation, utilities, and backfill

On-site challenges no longer require guesswork as you export KMZ files to Google Earth and navigate your job site with precision, synchronizing your location with original site plans displaying cut and fill contours in real-time, walking directly to structure locations, building corners, and driveways while sharing critical information instantly with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, and suppliers.

The software integrates GPS and drone data for grade verification, production tracking, and as-built calculations. Once you've won the bid, Elevation Pro quickly creates GPS machine control models compatible with CAT, Komatsu, Trimble, Topcon, and Leica sys...

tems. Value engineering challenges are met with the Dynamic Site Balancer module, enabling you to optimize site balance and maximize project profitability. Comprehensive onboard training and 7-day technical support ensure you achieve productivity quickly. Request a live demo and discover how InSite Elevation Pro delivers accurate takeoffs that empower you and your team to bid with confidence, win more jobs, and execute with precision.

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InSite Elevation Pro Pricing and Plans

Starting price: $3,900.00 per year
Free Trial
Free Version

Basic

$3,900.00

flat rate, per year

No plan information available

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    InSite Elevation Pro Features

    • Popular features found in Takeoff
      Bill of Materials
      Customizable Templates
      Data Import/Export
      Estimating
      Job Costing
      Project Estimating
      Project Management
      Project Tracking
      Proposal Generation
    • More features of InSite Elevation Pro
      3D Imaging
      CAD Tools
      Customizable Reports
      Cut & Fill Estimates
      Electronic Plans
      For AEC Industry
      Geographic Maps
      Multiple Format Support
      Quotes/Estimates
      Reporting/Analytics
      Reporting & Statistics
      Takeoff

    InSite Elevation Pro User Reviews

    Overall Rating

    4.7

    Ratings Breakdown

    5

    75%

    4

    24%

    3

    1%

    2

    0%

    1

    0%

    Secondary Ratings

    Ease of Use

    4.5

    Value for money

    4.7

    Customer support

    4.9

    Functionality

    4.5

    Eric's profile

    Eric L.

    Verified reviewer

    Construction

    11-50 employees

    Used daily for more than 2 years

    Review source

    Reviewed February 2026

    My Choice for Civil Take-Off Software

    5

    I have been utilizing InSite Elevation Pro since its release. Prior to that I utilized the previous InSite program for take offs. The ease of use, constant improvements and the ability to accurately take off 3-4 Civil jobs per week make it my choice for a take off program.

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    4
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    InSite Elevation Pro provides immediate and constant support when needed. It is budget-friendly, but yet provides all of the necessary information and quality, easy to read reports. This allows me to be confident on my bids and has sped up my estimating process.
    Cons:
    There is not much to dislike about this program. I do use the program for 25-40 hours per week. I would like the program to make it easier to generate a TP3 Surface for my machines. It is possible, but it is currently quite a process. I also would eventually like to see a "dark" option for viewing and perhaps the ability to select more muted colors. Overall, the product leaves little to complain about.

    Reasons for choosing InSite Elevation Pro

    Some of my team utilize Agtek Gradework. However, I prefer the ease of use and speed of Elevation Pro. I can usually complete a full take-off in half the time. I do think that Agtek has a easier process to convert take-offs to a .tp3 for machine surfaces.

    Vendor Response

    Eric, thank you for the positive review. We will follow up on best practices in regards to tp3 file creation.

    Replied February 2026

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    Manny N.

    Verified reviewer

    Construction

    11-50 employees

    Used daily for more than 2 years

    Review source

    Reviewed February 2026

    Great Software and solution

    5

    Very satisfied with the product, with their support and the continuous updates. I will continue to use this product for the foreseeable future.

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    5
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    Insite's ease of use is great. I like how every tool is easy to find and intuitive. 3D view is also a great tool
    Cons:
    I wish it was easier to set up certain files. Some times CAD files are complicated and takes too long to start working

    Reasons for choosing InSite Elevation Pro

    For the Pricing and ease of setting up a demo.

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    Cole R.

    Verified reviewer

    Construction

    11-50 employees

    Used daily for more than 2 years

    Review source

    Reviewed March 2020

    Production Efficiency

    3

    InSite SiteWork allowed us to speed up the take off process and simultaneously expand the use of machine control equipment. Additionally, the used of the modeling function post bid reduced the amount of time spent in the field with layout, staking and establishing grade stakes.

    Ratings Breakdown

    4
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    4
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    Speed of take-off when using vector PDF, quick 3D production to check for errors, improved reporting, ability to export to machine control model,
    Cons:
    Lack independent function to align sheets, spot elevation input glitch after moving image, lack of ability to select and edit pipe input

    Reasons for choosing InSite Elevation Pro

    Cost, ease of use

    Reasons for switching to InSite Elevation Pro

    Modernization of software

    Vendor Response

    Cole, thank you for the review. We have recently overhauled the entire PDF alignment functionality to make it easier. Look for a roll out later his year. We will reach out to you for clarification about the other issues.

    Replied April 2020

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    Chris H.

    Verified reviewer

    Construction

    501-1000 employees

    Used daily for less than 2 years

    Review source

    Reviewed November 2025

    InSite Elevation Pro: The Future of Earthwork Programs

    5

    After using another well known program for 7 years and only using Elevation Pro for the last year, I would recommend Elevation Pro hands down!

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    5
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    Elevation Pro is a great earthwork software. It is easy to learn with or without previous earthwork program experience. Elevation Pro is constantly improving with feature updates to increase your estimating/takeoff accuracy. Unlike some other earthwork programs, Elevation Pro is built on newer modern looking program base. This should allow it to continue to grow and improve without the need for a complete rewrite in the future. The value for the cost and the customer service cannot be beat!
    Cons:
    Elevation Pro can have minor bugs and crashes like most programs. These problems are usually adressed quickly though.

    Reasons for switching to InSite Elevation Pro

    I switch jobs to a new company that was expanding their proconstruction estimating team. They were not using earthwork software previously.

    Vendor Response

    Chris, thank you for taking the time to post this review. While we have over 30 years in this industry, the rapid changes in software platform development required us to start a full ground up re-write in 2019. The result is that Elevation Pro is solidly positioned for continuous development. Keep hitting the update button when you see it!

    Replied February 2026

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    Austin T.

    Verified reviewer

    Real Estate

    11-50 employees

    Used weekly for less than 6 months

    Review source

    Reviewed February 2026

    Great value, great product

    5

    It's a great value for the money, and the customer support is unmatched, any questions I have are answered quickly and thoroughly.

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    5
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    It is user friendly, the software is robust, however the ease of use makes it less daunting to take off larger more complex sites with ease. Even with concept plans it makes it easy to generate a report and allows me to estimate earlier in the project which in turn makes bidding easier. It also allows me to redesign a site to allow for some value engineering where possible.
    Cons:
    I haven't had any negatives yet. There was a learning curve for me, as I use it from a development standpoint and not as much for hard bids, but it is an invaluable tool in our toolbox for seeing if a site is viable for development.

    Reasons for choosing InSite Elevation Pro

    Customer support and pricepoint were our determining factors.

    Vendor Response

    Austin, thank you for taking the time to post this review. We love to share these reviews with both our development and tech support teams.

    Replied February 2026

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    Gerry S.

    Verified reviewer

    Construction

    51-200 employees

    Used monthly for more than 2 years

    Review source

    Reviewed February 2026

    User Experience with Insite Elevation Pro

    5

    Anytime there is an issue or I don't know how to do something, Insite's customer support is readily available and knowledgeable to answer questions. If needed, they can quickly remote into the program to look at it directly, not only telling me what to do but also showing me. Insite also periodically makes updates to take care of any gliches that may come up, and also add new features to improve program features and functions. for example, they recently added a feature to adjust the size of the numbers and letters that are printed on the printout maps, to match the size of the map and make them more readable when printed. Just like any estimating program, you have to learn how to input the information so it's useable when it comes out, but overall I've found this process relatively easy, and the reports very informative and useful. It creates accurate and useful data and maps very quickly and efficiently, and is a good value for the money.

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    5
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    I have been estimating for decades, going back to digitizer boards and early desktop computers. I've watched the evolution from them to takeoffs on multiple large monitors and lightning fast computers. Elevation Pro has proven to be very fast and efficient at inputting information. On multi-page projects, I can set plan scale and tie plans together in minutes. Being able to pull up multiple plan sheets simultaneously, I can cross reference and input data from multiple sources without having to get out of one to get into the others. While tracing contours, sloping lines, subgrades, etc., vector points pop up ahead of where I've traced, making imputing the data faster and more accurate.
    Cons:
    The vector points are very useful, but they tend to be very jittery, popping in and out. Sometimes when multiple lines are close together, it can be like a wack-a-mole trying to click on them before they disappear again. It can be a little intense, but you get used to it. I would also like to be able to cut out sections of a subgrade, such as islands in a parking lot, without having to keyhole them, or rely on using higher numbered areas to accomplish this. Relying solely on numbered areas requires you to perfectly plan ahead for every contingency before you begin. If something changes or unknowns become apparent, you may have to redo some or all of the data. Fortunately, entering subgrade data is very fast, so it minimizes the hassle.

    Vendor Response

    Gary, thank you for the thoughtful and detailed review — we truly appreciate the feedback. Multi-document alignment is currently exclusive to Elevation Pro, and we’re working toward AI-assisted multi-page stitching (with user confirmation). Our goal is to keep raising the bar on speed, accuracy, and validation. Regarding the “jittery” behavior: this is caused by data preselection in single-layer PDFs where elements can’t be separated. The video under Help > Videos > Pro Tips > Magnetic Endpoint Selection shows how to harness this feature and improve efficiency. On CAD or layered files, isolating layers eliminates the issue. We also have a major release after ConExpo that addresses many of your other suggestions. We’re excited about what’s coming and appreciate you helping us continue to improve.

    Replied February 2026

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    Anthony D.

    Verified reviewer

    Construction

    11-50 employees

    Used daily for less than 2 years

    Review source

    Reviewed February 2026

    The Best Program for Estimation at this Point + Some Suggested Features

    5

    The InSite team has been incredibly helpful and determined to see us successful using their program. As the sole estimator at my company, it is imperative to have a good estimating software and that I have the resources to use it. InSite has accomplished that. They also seem to be constantly hard at work ensuring further development and new features. I am excited to see an in-program material catalog, but am looking forward with greater eagerness to layered/phased proposed grades and phased subgrades, as well as an intersect tool for subgrades. These would be the biggest help in my personal process.

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    4
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    4
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    I like it's accuracy, ease of use, and wide range of features. But most of all, I'd have to say I appreciate the ability to quickly view (and review) the site you have created using 3D live views, and even to overlay your takeoff to real world views using export to KMZ.
    Cons:
    The price tag might be a little disheartening, but it is worth it for the speed, accuracy and consistency offered by this program. I don't think we could create as many accurate takeoffs or submit as many bids without it. Not really a "con" but I also discuss features in my "overall experience" which I think would help me the most in my takeoff process.

    Vendor Response

    Anthony, thank you for the positive review. The development teams focus is on speed, accuracy, validation and precise modeling. Suggestions from customers is one of the drivers of where focus is given. Thank you for being a partner.

    Replied February 2026

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    Tim H.

    Verified reviewer

    Construction

    11-50 employees

    Used daily for less than 12 months

    Review source

    Reviewed February 2026

    Best Bang for the Buck

    5

    Overall my experience has been great for takeoffs and allows me to check for blowouts in my 3d model. We are considering moving to Trimble Business Center, simply because of the Geolocate use with our equipment, but otherwise would stay in a heartbeat, if you don't use Geolocate equipment (at least Trimble), this is hands down the best

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    4
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    Great value. Ease of use. They seem to be updating it regularly, which is great because it keeps adding features with no cost increase.
    Cons:
    It does lag and/or freeze up occasionally, which could be my laptop. But I sometimes have to hit Control, Alt, Delete, but not end the program. Also, we use Trimble for our GPS equipment, there is no direct export for that type of file, so I cannot use the Geolocate to full advantage.

    Reasons for choosing InSite Elevation Pro

    Work Specific, value for what we needed.

    Vendor Response

    Tim, thank you for the positive review. We will have one of the tech team reach out and show you the work path to Trimble GPS.

    Replied February 2026

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    Tariq H.

    Verified reviewer

    Construction

    51-200 employees

    Used weekly for more than 2 years

    Review source

    Reviewed February 2026

    InSite Elevation Pro Review

    5

    Insite is a great product that helps us get accurate earthwork takeoff results efficiently. The ease of use, accurate results, and helpful technical support provides a great experience for the user.

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    4
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    5
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    Insite is relatively easy to use and learn how to use for new users. It has all the capabilities we need for our earthwork takeoffs and provides accurate takeoffs. The technical support is very responsive and quick to provide help when needed.
    Cons:
    I would like to be able to manually enter a scale for the drawings. Sometimes we run into drawings without a measurable scale shown so it would be nice to be able to enter the scale manually without having to select 2 points. I would also like to be able to enter more than 8 strata's in the boring log chart.

    Vendor Response

    Tariq, please reach out to support and they will show you how to enter a scale manually. But please verify as results depend on it. And thank you for taking the time for this positive review.

    Replied February 2026

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    Patrick M.

    Verified reviewer

    Construction

    2-10 employees

    Used daily for less than 6 months

    Review source

    Reviewed February 2026

    Beginner review

    5

    Overall my experience has been excellent. Insite elevation pro has been very beneficial for our estimating department to be able to accurately take off earthwork projects.

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    4
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    5
    Functionality
    icon
    Pros:
    Training. The training tutorials, videos, and classes make it very easy for a beginner with little to no experience learn how to use the software effectively. That was incredibly important for me and my company to be able to teach ourselves on our own time.
    Cons:
    The cost. Overall the cost is very good for what you get, however, it would be nice to see the prices come down a touch.

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