--- description: Learn more about HeavyBid 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: HeavyBid Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Estimating Software](/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software) > [HeavyBid](/software/34221/heavybid) # HeavyBid Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/34221/heavybid Page: 1 / 22\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/34221/heavybid?page=2) > HeavyBid is a construction estimating software used by estimators to quickly build accurate estimates and win more projects. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 507 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses HeavyBid? Construction companies, civil contractors, engineering firms, public utilities, and infrastructure contractors. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 507 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: HCSS - **Location**: Sugar Land, US - **Founded**: 1986 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing Details**: Contact HeavyBid for information on their Basic, Advanced \& Comprehensive software packages. - **Target Audience**: 501–1,000 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - Bid Management - Change Order Management - Collaboration Tools - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Customizable Templates - Historical Database - Project Management Software - Project Tracking Software - Subcontractor Management - Subcontractor Monitoring - Takeoff Software - What-if Analysis ## Integrations (3 total) - Microsoft Excel - QuickBooks Online - Sage Accounting ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30056/construction-estimating/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) - [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 ### "Excellent product for Civil Construction Projects" — 4.0/5 > **Riccardo** | *February 8, 2018* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's like a giant spreadsheet and helps you to manage several parts of your project Really great auditing features > > **Cons**: Program is still based on an old and archaic data structure that sometimes requires maintenance Not very good for complex mechanical projects ----- ### "The Best Estimating Software on the Market" — 5.0/5 > **Jonathan** | *November 2, 2018* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: - Has a plethora of features which create an easy bidding process - Can setup local or global resource libraries to allow a job-specific library with our general materials - Easy to run all reports of all different kinds and easy to read > > **Cons**: - Can be a bit buggy when within an activity, which may force it to crash. This is primarily because of user error though and you learn ways to stop this from happening. ----- ### "Limited Fields are Biggest Negative" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *October 2, 2018* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: It offers lots of options for how to enter bid items. The modules talk to each other well so information does not have to be entered numerous times. > > **Cons**: The character limit in the description field is the most aggravating quality. I enter descriptions that are sometimes three lines long and they don't fit. I have to make up absurd abbreviations because my estimators don't like the Alternate Description feature as they have to toggel between them. > > It's great for most estimating functions and it is super easy to copy files. However, the limited description is such a drawback it would probably preclude me from actully recommedning it to others in my field who would invariably run into the same issue. ----- ### "Project manager" — 4.0/5 > **Ashley** | *April 30, 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is proficient and there are so many functions you can use it for. > > **Cons**: It is slow because the data base is so big. Also sometimes integration is hard > > Good. I use it often for all of our estimates. Sometimes I wish it was a little more user friendly. ----- ### "Moved to Estimating Link" — 4.0/5 > **Nick** | *October 25, 2024* | Farming | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Able to copy over bids for similar projects > > **Cons**: The service after HCSS was sold out went downhill. I had a lot of trouble using HCSS Dispatcher. > > Loved it for the first 20 years that I used it. Like I said, once they get large, the little guy doesn't matter anymore. ----- Page: 1 / 22\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/34221/heavybid?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/34221/heavybid) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data