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# CostMate

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> Estimating software for NZ residential builders — calculates labour, materials and wastage with NZ Building Code requirements built in.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses CostMate?

Solo and small NZ residential building companies who want faster, more accurate labour and material estimates without hiring a quantity surveyor.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: CostMate

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: NZ$0.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: New Zealand

## Features

- Customizable Templates
- Historical Database

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Chat

## Category

- [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Autodesk Forma](https://www.capterra.ca/software/218046/autodesk-construction-cloud) — 4.3/5 (2210 reviews)
2. [Jobber](https://www.capterra.ca/software/127994/jobber) — 4.6/5 (1478 reviews)
3. [Procore](https://www.capterra.ca/software/56250/procore) — 4.5/5 (2674 reviews)
4. [ConstructionOnline](https://www.capterra.ca/software/160201/constructiononline) — 4.5/5 (609 reviews)
5. [Groundplan](https://www.capterra.ca/software/154585/groundplan) — 4.8/5 (63 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1110981/CostMate)

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| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/10055484/CostMate/> |
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| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1110981/CostMate> |
| en-CA | <https://www.capterra.ca/software/1110981/CostMate> |
| en-GB | <https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1110981/CostMate> |
| en-IE | <https://www.capterra.ie/software/1110981/CostMate> |
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| en-IN | <https://www.capterra.in/software/1110981/CostMate> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1110981/CostMate> |
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