# IntelliBid Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about IntelliBid Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Electrical Contractor products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/87139/IntelliBid --- # IntelliBid Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) IntelliBid ## What is IntelliBid? Conest IntelliBid Electrical Estimating software allows electrical, low voltage, datacom, and solar contractors to save tons of time and win more bids by producing estimates faster with greater accuracy and consistency. IntelliBid features the largest customizable items and materials database of any electrical estimating software. IntelliBid's built-in assemblies make takeoff easy by including all parts needed for various installations, reducing human error, and increasing accuracy. Includes Material Price Updates, Automatic Labor Factoring, and much more. IntelliBid is available in three editions: IntelliBid Standard, IntelliBid Plus, IntelliBid Pro. On-premise and cloud versions available. ## What is IntelliBid used for? [Electrical Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/electrical-estimating-software/)[Construction Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/construction-estimating-software/)[Takeoff](https://www.capterra.com/takeoff-software/) Overall rating Based on 24 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 92% Neutral 4% Negative 4% Starting price Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... ## IntelliBid alternatives Highest Rated [4.9 (62)](https://www.capterra.com/p/154585/Groundplan/reviews/) Starting price $75.00 Per User, Per Month [4.8 (239)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144811/Countfire/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [4.6 (408)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153475/FieldPulse/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [4.6 (1,420)](https://www.capterra.com/p/127994/Jobber/reviews/) Starting price $39.00 Per User, Per Month [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/87139/IntelliBid/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Takeoff 4.3 (6) 66.67% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Measure digital plans to calculate labor and materials needed Quotes/Estimates 4.8 (4) 75.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Generate quotes or estimates for customers Electrical Estimating 4.3 (3) 66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Estimating software designed for electrical businesses Change Order Management 5.0 (2) 100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Tracks all change orders submitted across projects and updates the budget to reflect the most recent costs Cost Database 5.0 (2) 150.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Collection of data related to the costs associated with various items, products, services, or activities Data Import/Export 3.0 (2) 100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Import and export data to and from software applications IntelliBid 27 features Estimate project costs based on groups of items and procedures A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Share bid details, archive bids, and create bid requests to assist in bid solicitation and quote comparison Tracks all change orders submitted across projects and updates the budget to reflect the most recent costs Collection of data related to the costs associated with various items, products, services, or activities Forecast the cost and resources required to complete a project A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc. Access previous interactions or concerns to maintain customer relationships Store and organize information about customers and previous interactions Import and export data to and from software applications Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Estimating software designed for electrical businesses Estimate expected cost based on various factors before a project begins Primarily serving architecture, engineering, and construction industry professionals Primarily serving commercial or industrial locations needing electrical work Archive of job costs for similar projects Calculate total itemized costs, including initial costs and any changes Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments Create proposals based on costs of labor and materials Generate quotes or estimates for customers Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Measure digital plans to calculate labor and materials needed Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc. Displays a graphical view of a build assembly to visualize which portion of the project you're estimating Provides varying estimates based on different scenarios Creating, assign, and track jobs and/or tasks for work orders Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.3 (24) 4.3 Based on 24 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.5 (15) ### Starting price Free trial not available [View all Pricing Plans](https://www.capterra.com/p/87139/IntelliBid/pricing/) Value for money 4.5 (15) 4.5 Based on 15 reviews ## Integrations [ QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/)[ Sage Construction Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/154874/Sage-Construction-Suite/)[ FOUNDATION](https://www.capterra.com/p/2032/FOUNDATION/)[ Jonas Construction Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/25050/Jonas-Construction-Software/)[ ComputerEase](https://www.capterra.com/p/8686/ComputerEase/)[ JOBPOWER](https://www.capterra.com/p/23127/JOBPOWER/)[ V2 Cloud WorkSpaces](https://www.capterra.com/p/176802/V2-Cloud-WorkSpaces/) 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. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.7 (24) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.7 (24) 4.7 Based on 24 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.6 Based on 24 reviews Filter by rating 5(16) 4(6) 3(1) 2(0) 1(1) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent CC Chris C. Estimator Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing ### "Easy to use" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 21, 2025 I’ve been working with intellibid for 20+ years and never had a major problem with it. If there is a problem customer service can get you straightened out. Pros Ease of use and customer service is northern of expert! There is so much that you can do with this software. Cons Time it takes to process changes. Searching for items could be a little tricky. Could use a spelling suggestion. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DE Dominica E. owner Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing ### "Professional looking bids" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 12, 2025 As a small Electrical Contractor that bids several jobs a week we are happy to have this tool on our side. It makes bidding jobs a lot easier and our bids go out looking professional. Pros Makes bidding a job easier and looks professional. We have been using the product for about 6 years and very pleased. Cons Sometimes there are issues with the database and getting prices from NetPricer. However, customer service is always helpful. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor July 15, 2025 Thank you for your continued support and for being a valued IntelliBid user over the past six years! We're thrilled to hear that the software has helped streamline your bidding process and present your estimates in a professional format. We appreciate your note about occasional issues with the database and NetPricer. While we work hard to ensure a smooth and reliable experience, we know that challenges can arise, and we’re glad to hear our customer service team has been able to assist when needed. Your feedback helps us continue to improve both the product and our support. It’s great to know that IntelliBid continues to be a valuable tool in your workflow! Thanks again for your input. — The Conest Team AM Ashley M. Electrical Estimator Construction ### "Setup Takes Time, but the Payoff Is Worth It" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 12, 2025 IntelliBid does have a learning curve, but once it’s properly set up and tailored to your workflows, it can be a tremendous asset to your estimating team. The time invested upfront pays off in efficiency and consistency down the line. Pros I really appreciate the customizable labor rates and item flexibility—it's made it easy for us to tailor the software to fit seamlessly into our existing processes. The ability to adapt it to how we work has been a big advantage. Cons What I like least about IntelliBid is that the reporting process can sometimes be cumbersome, especially when trying to extract certain data out of ConEst. It would be helpful if the report generation and export features were more streamlined and user-friendly. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor July 15, 2025 Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback on IntelliBid! We're glad to hear that the customizable labor rates and item flexibility have helped you tailor the software to your unique workflow. Ease of integration is something we strive to deliver. We also appreciate your candid comments regarding the reporting process. You're not alone in wanting more streamlined ways to extract and visualize data. That’s exactly why we developed Conest Connect—an optional add-on designed to simplify reporting and provide dynamic dashboards with powerful export capabilities. It’s built to help you get the insights you need, faster and more efficiently. You're absolutely right, IntelliBid does require some initial setup and learning, but as you’ve noted, the payoff in efficiency and consistency is well worth it. Thank you again for being a valued part of the Conest community! We're here to support you and your team every step of the way. — The Conest Team DB Don B. Pre-Construction Manager Construction ### "Intellibid is everything you need." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 November 15, 2023 Great product and customer service. Yearly improvements to the function of the software based on input from customers. Pros The vast database and prebuilt assemblies. The capability to substitute items based on the NEC. Cons The Surecount additional takeoff tool. Working with SQL database. Alternatives considered [Trimble Accubid Classic](https://www.capterra.com/p/239551/Trimble-Accubid/) [McCormick Electrical Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/p/165314/Electrical-Estimating-Software/) Reasons for choosing IntelliBid Customer service and quick response to software issues. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SG Stacy G. Office Manager Construction ### "Take off" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 November 7, 2023 Pros Calculating labor and material requirements and creating bids and quotes for electrical, low voltage projects. Cons Very tidious to input all the information needed when doing take offs. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JM Jay M. Manager Estimating Department Construction ### "Our experience after six Month of use" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 February 7, 2022 The system is not at all user friendly and none of my estimators like to work with it. Pros The Technical Support is second to none. The selection of already built assemblies is great. Cons The system is to cumbersome, it takes way to many clicks to find and get an item ready to count. The constant switching between phases during a take off is not really helping to get a speedy takeoff done. Reasons for choosing IntelliBid The video demonstration made it look very efficient and fast, which is not the case when you have to do take off in the real world on drawings that are not nice and clear like the ones used in the demonstration. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. NG nicole g. Office manager Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing ### "" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 July 10, 2018 N/A Pros The use of the product. The use of the product is pretty self explanatory. It is a good product to have. Cons Sometimes get stuck on certain pages. The employess within the office sem to like the product. We have been using it for quite some time. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MZ Michael Z. Project Manager Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing ### "Great software, easy to learn. " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 5, 2017 Overall, very positive experience. Pros Very intuitive. I had no previous estimating experience with software like this and while the learning curve has been steep, it has gone very smoothly. From first trial runs with the software to submitting complete bids within just a few short weeks. Cons Expensive. Could include more than just a few hours of training when paying this much for software. Only 4 hours of training included with the main software program. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SC Steve C. Operations Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing ### "Very satisfied with the program " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 August 8, 2017 Pros Up to date program and easy to navigate after a few lessons. Makes the quoting easier and more professional Cons Adding additional licences is expensive , would like to have the ability to have the database shared remotely Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MD Mark D. Owner Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing ### "One of the top 3 programs in the Country" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 July 10, 2017 Overall my choice as the best program available. Pros The auto labor feature taking into consideration many aspects of the installation... Cons The amount of yearly fees are an issue. Trying to get Support on weekends is tough and we work a lot of weekends. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/87139/IntelliBid/reviews/) Independent research methodology Capterra's researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. 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