--- 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 67 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** | 67 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | 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 | 4.7/5 | 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 - 3D Modeling - Annotations - Bid Management - CAD Tools - Change Order Management - Collaboration Tools - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Customizable Templates - Data Import/Export - Document Management Software - Geographic Maps - Historical Database - Reporting/Analytics - Subcontractor Management - Takeoff Software - Trench Calculator - What-if Analysis ## Integrations (11 total) - Deltek ComputerEase - Field Link - Foundation - JOBPOWER - Maxwell - Microsoft Excel - 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) - [Other Construction Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/34536/other-construction/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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[Buildpartner](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1027390/buildpartner) — 4.7/5 (105 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. ----- ### "FMF GROUP the impact of estimating link" — 5.0/5 > **Fred** | *February 20, 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Convenance of having all bid related material in one location, Makes bidding super easy. We can change things that matter and impact bid in a couple clicks. > > **Cons**: I would not say least like, however there is so much the software is capable of. I learn something new daily. I think to myself I wish it could do this or that. Then a visit to the knowledge center. Bam its already there. > > My experience is outstanding. I think this is fantastic stuff. Estimating link has changed my estimating and I won jobs because of it. We have our most backlog as the GC in company history. I have to attribute this directly to our use of Estimating link. ----- ### "New to Estimating Link" — 4.0/5 > **Adam** | *September 14, 2026* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the Proposal layout, the quick access to the hours on the project and the ability to pull information from related projects. > > **Cons**: The Navigation is a little tricky I feel there is too different paths to get the same result and also the program is pretty outdated > > The Customer service is Excellent, very knowledgeable staff willing to put in the extra effort regardless of time of day. We are very new to the program so like anything it will take time to get used to but there is definitely a time benefit versus our old process. ----- ### "Great Product" — 5.0/5 > **Shane** | *August 29, 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: How much time it saves us in bidding on projects. It is a great software that I would recommend to everyone. Our sales director ( JF ) was great to work with. Her and the entire TCLI family have been great. > > **Cons**: Not anything really. The whole process was really easier than I thought. If I did not understand anything, the TCLI family was there for us. > > TCLI has made estimating easier for us. I wish we would have switched to it years ago. It has really sped up our bidding. ----- 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