# Compare Clear Estimates vs RSMeans Data Online 2026 | Capterra > Unsure of what to choose? Check Capterra to compare RSMeans Data Online and Clear Estimates based on pricing, features, product details, and verified reviews. Source: https://www.capterra.com/compare/24826-151681/Clear-Estimates-vs-RSMeans --- # RSMeans Data Online vs Clear Estimates Features and Cost Comparison Last updated June 3rd, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team.[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) Your comparison: RSMeans Data OnlineClear Estimates2/4 selected [RSMeans Data Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/)[4.2 (304)](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/reviews/) [Clear Estimates](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/)[4.5 (117)](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/reviews/) [## RSMeans Data Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/)[4.2 (304)](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/reviews/) Starting Price $396.00/year Value-for-Money 3.8 Functionality 3.8 Ease of Use 3.7 Customer Service 4.2 Reviews Sentiment CR CS Based on [304 reviews](#user-reviews) Positive 258 Neutral 34 Negative 12 [## Clear Estimates](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/)[4.5 (117)](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/reviews/) Starting Price $59.00/month Value-for-Money 4.5 Functionality 4.2 Ease of Use 4.4 Customer Service 4.6 Reviews Sentiment NC DS AF Based on [117 reviews](#user-reviews) Positive 105 Neutral 9 Negative 3 ## Send this comparison chart to my inbox ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. ## Summary * * * Key features rated by users Features selected based on 2,490 reviews from construction estimating software users. about the Fit Score methodology. Fit Score methodology Our Fit Score reflects how reviewers rate a product’s performance against a set of features reviewers rate as most important. A higher score indicates the product is rated better in delivering what reviewers most care about. If the Fit Score is not shown for a specific product, that only means there are currently not enough relevant data points to develop a meaningful score. It does not indicate that the product should be excluded from further evaluation. Best for Methodology \--%Fit Missing features Not enough reviews Feature ratings Quotes/Estimates \-- Cost Estimating \-- Takeoff 5.0 Mobile Access NA Invoice Management NA \--%Fit Missing features Not enough reviews Feature ratings Quotes/Estimates 3.6 Cost Estimating \-- Takeoff NA Mobile Access 3.3 Invoice Management NA User satisfaction User satisfaction 4.2 User reviews[304](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/reviews/) Ease of use 3.7 Functionality 3.8 Value for money 3.8 Customer support 4.2 User satisfaction 4.5 User reviews[117](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/reviews/) Ease of use 4.4 Functionality 4.2 Value for money 4.5 Customer support 4.6 Price starts from Price starts from $396Flat Rate, Per Year - Free version - Free trial Price starts from $59Flat Rate, Per Month - Free version - Free trial Best for Best for Estimators, architects, engineers and other professionals dealing in costs associated with new construction, renovation and building maintenance in the United States and Canada. Best for Clear Estimates is used by general contractors, small contractors, residential contractors and handymen. ## User reviews Pros & cons CR Christina R. ICT Manager > "RSMeans Data Online is the choice that helps us govern all data solutions." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___6606143) JP James P. Engineering Associate > "It can be challenging at first to see how costs should be tallied from the spreadsheet - sometimes..." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3124217) CS Curtis S. Owner/ Designer > "I really like that it bases the cost on the location of the project." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#SoftwareAdvice___4563342) GS Genevieve S. Estimator > "Not enough ability to combine superstructure elements. Does not include at all the types of..." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3117522) JL Jon L. Senior Associate > "Online cost estimating has allowed me to save estimates, and come back to update them." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3124261) MD Mike D. Project Manager > "great for looking up information but could not make the effort of assembling a project cost online..." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3117480) ZH Zachary H. Senior Associate > "The excel files exported from this service are usable and useful for my underwriting." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3117883) CB Chris B. Director of Construction > "Sometimes when estimating RSMeans software can be difficult to used simply because materials or..." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3108401) SS Shobhit S. Estimator > "Rs means has a good database with a timely update with the latest prices." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3129148) LT Ly T. Development Manager > "This was detrimental to me as I was required to use RS MEANS to calculate construction costs..." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3124378) JM James M. Senior Operations Manager > "Easy to use for determining cost data for the majority of typical construction projects." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3109212) SR Sujay R. Estimator > "it sucks when we generate reports for client with a unit they can not relate to." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3107968) Terri B. Personal Assistant > "Ease of access was decent as well" [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___4092535) SM Shawn M. VP > "Not enough features or accurate pricing for Division 9, specifically floor covering." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3117766) JM James M. Senior Operations Manager > "Excellent accuracy, and efficient method to develop project costs." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3109212) LL Leena L. Librarian > "I have been telling RS Means for several years but they do not seem to listen, they are only..." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3107976) DC Dj C. Architect > "Easy to use filters and creating new projects." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3124367) JM James M. Senior Operations Manager > "Does not have cost data for some specialized construction activities. " [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3109212) JB Jay B. Estimator > "The software is very easy to use and the export function is excellent." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3108111) RM Roger M. Senior Estimator > "THis not necessasrily a Means issue as it is our own because I cant get thetimec to make the union" [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3111229) AL Albert L. Project Manager > "the search engine is easy to use, if sometimes confusing in terminology" [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3124911) DG David G. President > "Does not allow for Union vs Non-Union pricing" [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3108166) CH Christopher H. Associate Principal > "productivity shown." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3132462) CH Chance H. pm > "The government does not know how to read the reports that are generated." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3131867) DB Darryl B. Principal > "I like the web version." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3124530) JC Jerid C. President > "The database is slow. " [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3107960) FF Fuzail F. Sr. V.E. Coordinator > "For me this is very helpful and I will continue my subscription." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3120398) JC James C. Operations Manager > "Not great with out extensive training for the softeware." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3107978) JJ Jeff J. program officer > "relatively easy to use." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3136339) CH Christopher H. Associate Principal > "Some pricing is off." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3132462) GW Geoff W. President > "Well since you asked I am nit pleased St all." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3112092) JS Jack S. Estimator > "Not easy for a completely new user." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3185558) LN Lyza N. Project Manager > "Lots of date that is easy to use. " [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3118246) JC James C. Operations Manager > "Almost impossible actually" [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#Capterra___3107978) [View Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/reviews/) NC Nikki C. Permit Technician > "What I like most about Clear Estimates is that it provides accurate, localized cost data and pre-built templates, which makes..." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___7139678) DS Dena S. Remodeling Contractor > "It makes it very difficult work with an estimate, and it opens the door for errors when you are jumping back and forth between..." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___7095562) DS Dena S. Remodeling Contractor > "We are a smaller company and would do better with streamlined less expensive version of this program." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___7095562) JS Joseph S. Owner > "labor costs can be very innacurate, no way to easily share new templates between users, certain aspects oftge software can be..." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___6830955) AF Alexander F. owner > "It took my estimating to a new level compared to my competition." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___6808600) SH Sarah H. Owner > "There are many common materials missing from the database and it would take a very long time to build your own database of..." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___6117326) AF Alexander F. owner > "I liked that all the pricing was built right into the program." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___6808600) DC David C. Owner > "The downside to Clear Estimates is that it takes a while to really understand what it is capable of doing, as well as how to..." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___2465510) JB Joe B. estimator > "Always liked clear estimates just needed the sketch feature to be my go to program." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___4472865) DC David C. Owner > "I have only been using it for a few months, so I am sure there are lots of things I have yet to understand, but being a small..." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___2465510) MPA Mia-Paola A. Sr. Property Specialist > "I estimate in multiple states and appreciate that the software will allow me to update labor rates based on location." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___2404509) RR Ramachandran R. Engineering Manager > "I feel that the UI is a bit flunky and old fashioned." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___2730210) RR Ramachandran R. Engineering Manager > "I like the way the Remodelmax cost database is organized with parts grouped into categories and subcategories." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___2730210) MF Matt F. Project Manager > "I forgot to shut it down and then got charged for two additional months at $59 a pop." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___2555872) DC David C. Owner > "I am better able to test the market for the going rates on projects so that I can be more competitive with the current market..." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___2465510) CM Cabel M. president > "Hate that you can not filter the customer list better." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___2270075) MPA Mia-Paola A. Sr. Property Specialist > "I like that I can enter new parts/services if they are not already in the system." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___2404509) MF Matt F. Project Manager > "I identified this to you \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] and basically my suggestion to add this feature was simply blown off." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___2555872) PB Patrick B. Owner/operator > "I like the updated price list and integration with quickbooks." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___2402782) MPA Mia-Paola A. Sr. Property Specialist > "They are not as intuitive." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___2404509) DC David C. Owner > "Clear Estimates has made the estimation process of my business so much easier. " [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___2465510) LC Larry C. Owner > "Complicated and hard to use." [See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#Capterra___2615477) [View Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/reviews/) ## User interface 4.21 (304) [Clear Estimates](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/) 4.50 (117) ## Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ### Features RSMeans Data Online 17/48 - Access Control - Accounting Integration - Activity Dashboard - AI Copilot - API - Audit Trail - Bid Management - BIM Modeling - CAD Tools - Calendar Management - Change Order Management - Collaboration Tools - Commercial/Industrial - Contract/License Management - Cost Database - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Customizable Templates - Data Collection - Data Import/Export - Document Management - Electrical Estimating - Financial Management - For AEC Industry - For Residential - Generative AI - Historical Database - HVAC Estimating - Invoice Management - Job Scheduling - Materials Management - Mobile Access - Multiple Projects - Plumbing Estimating - Project Management - Project Tracking - Proposal Generation - Purchase Order Management - Quotes/Estimates - Real-Time Updates - Reporting/Analytics - Subcontractor Management - Takeoff - Task Management - Third-Party Integrations - Time & Expense Tracking - Visual Assemblies - What-if Analysis [See all features](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/#features) Clear Estimates Top features 18/48 - Access Control - Accounting Integration - Activity Dashboard - AI Copilot - API - Audit Trail - Bid Management - BIM Modeling - CAD Tools - Calendar Management - Change Order Management - Collaboration Tools - Commercial/Industrial - Contract/License Management - Cost Database - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Customizable Templates - Data Collection - Data Import/Export - Document Management - Electrical Estimating - Financial Management - For AEC Industry - For Residential - Generative AI - Historical Database - HVAC Estimating - Invoice Management - Job Scheduling - Materials Management - Mobile Access - Multiple Projects - Plumbing Estimating - Project Management - Project Tracking - Proposal Generation - Purchase Order Management - Quotes/Estimates - Real-Time Updates - Reporting/Analytics - Subcontractor Management - Takeoff - Task Management - Third-Party Integrations - Time & Expense Tracking - Visual Assemblies - What-if Analysis [See all features](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/#features) ### Recognition RSMeans Data Online is recognized as a top-rated tool in 1 Capterra Shortlist reports No recognitions have been awarded to Clear Estimates ### Deployment & support RSMeans Data Online Deployment - Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based - Desktop Mac - Desktop Windows - Desktop Linux - On-Premise Windows - On-Premise Linux - Desktop Chromebook - Mobile Android - Mobile iPhone - Mobile iPad Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Clear Estimates Deployment - Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based - Desktop Mac - Desktop Windows - Desktop Linux - On-Premise Windows - On-Premise Linux - Desktop Chromebook - Mobile Android - Mobile iPhone - Mobile iPad Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos ### Company Details RSMeans Data Online - By Gordian - Located in United States - Founded in 1940 Clear Estimates - By Clear Estimates - Located in United States - Founded in 2004 ## Popular Comparisons [RSMeans Data Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/)[4.21 (304)](https://www.capterra.com/p/151681/RSMeans/reviews/) vs [STACK](https://www.capterra.com/p/147181/STACK-Takeoff/)[4.47 (1,396)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147181/STACK-Takeoff/reviews/) $396/year Price $2599/year 3.8 Features 4.2 3.7 Ease of Use 4.5 [View full comparison](https://www.capterra.com/compare/147181-151681/STACK-Takeoff-vs-RSMeans) [Clear Estimates](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/)[4.50 (117)](https://www.capterra.com/p/24826/Clear-Estimates/reviews/) vs 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