--- description: Review of IntelliBid Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: IntelliBid | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Estimating Software](/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) > [IntelliBid](/software/2430/conest-intellibid-estimating) # IntelliBid Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/2430/conest-intellibid-estimating Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/2430/conest-intellibid-estimating?page=2) > IntelliBid is an electrical estimating software designed to streamline the estimating process for electrical, low voltage, datacom, and solar contractors. The software provides tools and features to create accurate and consistent estimates quickly and easily. The software includes a database of electrical, low voltage, datacom, and solar material items, and pre-built assembly kits. This extensive database, combined with specification-driven digital takeoff capabilities, allows users to produce estimates faster and with greater accuracy. Features such as Auto Labor Factoring, Phase Breakdown, and integration with SureCount Takeoff software further streamline the estimating workflow. More advanced users can access additional features in the IntelliBid Plus and Pro editions, including Smart Substitution, Enhanced Proposals, and Bid \& Job Analysis. The Electrical Formulas add-on provides calculation tools for voltage drops, fault current, lighting requirements, and more. IntelliBid is available in cloud-based and on-premises deployment options to integrate with the user's existing infrastructure. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 24 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 24 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: ConEst Software Systems - **Location**: Londonderry, US - **Founded**: 1989 ## Commercial Context - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, United States ## Features - Assembly Takeoff - Audit Trail - Bid Management - Change Order Management - Cost Database - Cost Estimating - Customer Database - Customer History - Customer Management - Data Import/Export - Document Management - Electrical Estimating - Estimating - For AEC Industry - For Commercial and/or Industrial Electrical Contractors - Historical Database - Job Costing - Project Management - Proposal Generation - Quotes/Estimates ## Integrations (7 total) - ComputerEase - FOUNDATION - JOBPOWER - Jonas Construction Software - QuickBooks Online - Sage Construction Suite - V2 Cloud WorkSpaces ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) - [Electrical Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/24/electrical-estimating-software/software) - [Electrical Contractor Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/3965/electrical-contractor/software) - [Takeoff Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/397/takeoff-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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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. > > 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. ----- ### "Intellibid is everything you need." — 5.0/5 > **Don** | *15 November 2023* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **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. > > Great product and customer service. Yearly improvements to the function of the software based on input from customers. ----- ### "GREEDY\!" — 1.0/5 > **Matt** | *2 November 2016* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > This company is the poster child of the lackluster customer service that exists with many software companies that exploit a revenue with perpetuity business model. They want to sell you the software to install locally on your computer, then they want to sell you a subscription based "support and upgrades" package for each 12 month period following. If you let the subscription lapse and then intend to renew, they will not adjust the end date on the support... instead they expect you to pay full price for less than a year's worth of support. Nevermind the fact that you received absolutely no benefits during the lapsed period, they will constantly remind you that their software team didn't stop working during that lapse period, as well as how unfair any concessions might be to other customers that pay the same price with no lapsed periods. They clearly don't understand the notion of overhead or their own ability to build in average lapsed periods into their support pricing. They are greedy, greedy people, whose only goal is to sell you on the software upfront. Once you are a customer, you can forget about ever being treated with value and respect again. ----- ### "Professional looking bids" — 5.0/5 > **Dominica** | *12 June 2025* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- ### "Easy to use" — 5.0/5 > **Chris** | *21 June 2025* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > I’ve been working with intellibid for 20+ years and never had a major problem with it. 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