--- description: Learn more about Estimating Link pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Estimating Link Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Earthwork Estimating Software](/directory/32539/earthwork-estimating-%26-excavation/software) > [Estimating Link](/software/2038/cliwin-estimating-system) # Estimating Link Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/2038/cliwin-estimating-system Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/2038/cliwin-estimating-system?page=2) > Estimating software designed for unit price and lump sum bidding. Efficiently calculate labor and material cost and send proposals. > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 57 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Estimating Link? small to mid-sized Heavy Civil construction companies. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 57 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: The Construction Link - **Location**: Geneva, US ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$225.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Estimating Link software is available by subscription, with flexible plans to fit every budget. Choose easy monthly payments or save more by paying annually. Subscriptions are priced per user. A one-time setup fee applies, and training is included at no extra cost. Free trials are available following a software demo. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, Puerto Rico, United States ## Features - Bid Management - Change Order Management - Collaboration Tools - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Customizable Templates - Data Import/Export - Historical Database - Project Time Tracking - Qualification Tracking - Reporting/Analytics - Subcontractor Management - Time & Expense Tracking - Trench Calculator - What-if Analysis ## Integrations (12 total) - ComputerEase - Field Link - Foundation - JOBPOWER - Maxwell - Microsoft Excel - QuickBooks Desktop - QuickBooks Enterprise - Sage 100 - Sage 300 - Spectrum - ViewPoint ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) ## Category - [Earthwork Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/32539/earthwork-estimating-%26-excavation/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software) - [Construction Bid Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30960/construction-bid-management/software) - [Earthwork Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/32539/earthwork-estimating-%26-excavation/software) - [Subcontractor Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/32699/subcontractor/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[RIB Candy](https://www.capterra.ca/software/126567/candy) — 4.5/5 (241 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Feedback for Estimation Link" — 5.0/5 > **Ishan** | *April 24, 2026* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: User-friendly software with powerful and well-designed estimation tools that make the learning process smooth and productivity efficient. > > **Cons**: Currently learning the software and so far, it has been very intuitive and efficient, and I have not encountered any notable cons at this stage > > Really amazing software, earlier it used to take us hours for estimation and after using Estimation Link, we have increased our bid estimate speed and more accurate. ----- ### "Efficiency at its finest" — 5.0/5 > **Thomas** | *February 28, 2025* | Utilities | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The amount of time I save using Estimating Link allows me more time to really fine tune my bids. A tender that would normally take me a week to complete is now taking half the time. The support I receive from The Construction Link team is second to none. > > **Cons**: There are a lot of features in this software that will take time to master but I really don't see this as a negative thing just a learning curve. > > As a person who is a field guy first this has been a very easy software to get started with. The exceptional support provided from the Construction Link team has been phenomenal. The templates for importing data are a real time saver for me. The team is always friendly and make you feel like you are more than just a client. ----- ### "Long time User's Experience" — 5.0/5 > **Steve** | *April 29, 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use and ability to create an item library to easily build up similar items and attenuate either within the item or as a subitem. Export to accounting for job cost comparison to estimate is slick > > **Cons**: It takes some time to get used to hourly rate factor with our standard 50hr. work week setup. It may just be my interpretation of how the math flows. > > I originally selected CLI in 2000 as the VP of a mid-size site construction company and found it's implementation simple. Ramped up to over 300 estimates with 1.5 estimators with the 'all time' available support when needed. The ability to set up labor rate tables for standard and Prevailing Wage rates and toggle between as needed for a built up job has been very useful. ----- ### "Don't Overlook this Software, it operates just like the one from Texas, for a lot less\!" — 5.0/5 > **Nick** | *October 15, 2024* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easier to setup and use than Heavy Bid. Onboarding was easy, done over teleconference call. > > **Cons**: Had an issue initially with the setup. Windows 11 did not recognize SQL 2014 server. Support was wonderful, addressed the issue and I was up and running within 30 minutes\! ----- ### "Estimating Link - The Way To Go" — 5.0/5 > **Andrew** | *January 30, 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Adaptability. We bid a wide range of jobs from $10k to $10 Million, and it works well for everything we do. > > **Cons**: My ownership likes to sometimes apply different mark-up to base bid and alternates on a job. It is possible to do it right now, but it isn's very easy. > > Wonderful software, and I truly enjoy working in it every day. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/2038/cliwin-estimating-system?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/2038/cliwin-estimating-system) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | ----- ## Structured Data