--- description: Review of PreconSuite 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: PreconSuite | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Software for Mac](/directory/3831/mac/software) > [PreconSuite](/software/1305/pipeline-suite) # PreconSuite Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/1305/pipeline-suite Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/1305/pipeline-suite?page=2) > PreconSuite (formerly PipelineSuite ) is a leading end-to-end cloud-based bidding software that allows general contractors and subcontractors to perform their bidding functions in a fraction of the time. PreconSuite's modules allow users to create and send bid invitations and addendum notices, manage bidders, qualify subcontractors, create bid form tabulations, compare bids side by side and level bids in order to decide which subcontractors to award. Subcontractors who receive a bid invitation do not have to login or register to access your private planroom. Emails are sent in a unique way which guarantees your emails will get into the subs’ inbox. Bid Invitations and Notices are sent FROM your own company email, so they look more personal to your subcontractors, resulting in the highest open rate in the industry. Option to change which user the email is sent from. Your database is never shared. You OWN and can EDIT your data on the fly using PreconSuite's exclusive in-line editing feature. You can edit an email and resend a bid invitation in two clicks. Some systems do not allow you to edit emails on the fly since it is not your data. PreconSuite's open API and integrations with HCSS and Procore eliminate the need to update contacts, projects, and bids in more than ONE place; saving time and reducing risk. Its core business philosophy has always been to listen to its customer’s feature requests and consistently implement those feature enhancements. Its development team is constantly refining each process to make sure its users are performing all functions in the fewest clicks. By providing the most efficient software, we save our users countless hours in their bidding process. PreconBid allows subcontractors and suppliers to manage their projects in real time and in one place. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 84 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 84 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: PreconSuite - **Location**: Newport Beach, US - **Founded**: 1998 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$150.00 - **Pricing model**: (Free Trial) - **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, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United States ## Features - API - Access Control - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Bid Management - Communication Management - Customisable Reports - Customisable Templates - Document Storage - File Sharing - Multiple User Accounts - Project Management - Project Tracking - Proposal Generation - Proposal Management - Quotes/Estimates - RFP Management - Reporting & Statistics - Side-by-Side Comparison ## Integrations (3 total) - HeavyBid - Microsoft Excel - Procore ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Construction Software for Mac](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3831/mac/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Software for Mac](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3831/mac/software) - [Construction Management Apps Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/1722/best-apps/software) - [Construction Bid Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/46/bid-management-systems/software) - [Construction Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4133/construction/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Will take our ideas and turn them into software upgrades. User-friendly for us and our subs \& vendors. > > **Cons**: While they were willing to take it on, it is an expensive option if we want them to maintain up-to-date DBE register. > > Exceeded expectations across the board\! Price isn't much more than our last software, but customer service and quality so much better\! ----- ### "Great bidding software\!" — 5.0/5 > **David** | *23 February 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This system is very user friendly and the \[sensitive content hidden\] are very helpful when you want to update something in the system. > > **Cons**: It is always difficult to keep the subcontractor information updated, but pipeline has a system for that. > > I’ve been working with Pipeline for over 10 years and it’s been a great experience. I plan to continue to use it in the future. ----- ### "Pipeline Suite User" — 3.0/5 > **Heather** | *20 December 2018* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: This software is simple to use and is effective. It's user friendly and a beginner can learn quickly how to operate all aspects of the program. > > **Cons**: This software is very limited and repetitive. If we want to send invites to a specific vendor, we have to list that vendor in each sub category and select from the sub category. This would in essence drive us to set up each vendor and then go through an incredibly long sub list for each vendor. We have hundreds of vendors an this takes an immense amount of time. Very manual. > > Overall, it was a good program to start our bid invite process on or if you are a smaller company it would be good and cost effective. However, it's very manual. We have since changed to a more automated and user friendly program for our own needs. ----- ### "PreconSuite - Best Precon Management Software on the Market." — 5.0/5 > **Christine** | *12 January 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Customer Support is bar None. If I have a question, I simply send an email and PreconSuite responds back to me in record timing. > > **Cons**: I cannot think of anything I do not like about PreconSuite. PreconSuite is constantly updating and offering improvements - thereby always keeping up with their competitors. > > PreconSuite is very user friendly. I have been using PreconSuite for over a decade. In my opinion is the most user friendly - subcontractor storage/bid solicitation/bid management software that is on the market. ----- Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/1305/pipeline-suite?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/1305/pipeline-suite) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data