--- description: Review of Countfire 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: Countfire | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Electrical Estimating Software](/directory/24/electrical-estimating-software/software) > [Countfire](/software/17880/countfire) # Countfire Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/17880/countfire Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/17880/countfire?page=2) > Countfire is electrical estimating software that uses automation to help estimators work faster, cut busy work and increase accuracy. Some of our key features and benefits include: Auto-count symbols across multiple PDF drawings, drastically reducing takeoff time while increasing accuracy. Tools such as linear measurement, coverage areas and the ability to add items to drawings allow you to design your estimate as you go. Countfire includes four separate stages of checking built into the process of completing a project to help ensure accuracy. Move your takeoff into estimate in one-click, and start with an auto-populated estimate based on previous behaviour and products. Automatically see and compare changes between specifications. Helping you to revise your drawings and pricing schedules, without having to start from scratch. At the end of each project, Countfire automatically generates an Excel spreadsheet which shows project breakdowns, takeoff counts and pricing estimates. We offer a 7-day free trial to all customers with no credit card required on sign-up. Countfire is fully cloud-based - no download required. With the ability to cancel any time. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 245 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 245 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Countfire - **Location**: UK, UK - **Founded**: 2012 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Contact Countfire for detailed pricing information. - **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) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Assembly Takeoff - Automatic Backup - Bid Management - Bill of Materials - Collaboration Tools - Cost Database - Cost Estimating - Customer Management - Customisable Reports - Data Import/Export - Document Management - Document Storage - Drag & Drop - Electrical Estimating - Electronic Plans - Estimating - For AEC Industry ## Integrations (1 total) - Microsoft Excel ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Electrical Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/24/electrical-estimating-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Takeoff Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/397/takeoff-software/software) - [Electrical Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/24/electrical-estimating-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Delving further, I can see there is more depth to each function, which I know will be very useful for future use. > > **Cons**: The load can take its time, but I know that comes from the drawings themselves, so technically it's not with Countfire directly. > > Very, very good. Getting to know the functions and tools is really good, and the support we have had has been excellent - \[sensitive content hidden\] in particular, who did a 1-to-1 with us, this was very useful and insightful. ----- ### "Countfire Review" — 5.0/5 > **Joe** | *11 May 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Countfire made the estimating process much quicker and more consistent. The take‑off tools were easy to use, and the built‑in rules helped reduce errors when measuring containment, cabling, and builderswork. It was especially useful for producing structured, repeatable estimates without having to manually calculate everything each time. > > **Cons**: Occasionally, drawings could take a while to process or load, particularly on larger or more complex projects. However, this often appeared to be related to the quality or formatting of the PDF drawings rather than an issue with the software itself. > > Overall, Countfire was a very effective estimating tool that significantly improved speed and accuracy compared to manual take‑offs. Once set up properly, it provided a reliable platform for producing professional estimates and helped streamline the tendering process. It’s a strong piece of software for electrical and building services estimating. ----- ### "CountFire Automated Take-Off Software" — 5.0/5 > **Eric** | *3 October 2019* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: CountFire being a cloud based service gets you up and running quickly. CountFire Sales is there to get you started and introduce you to Technical Assistance and Training. The On-Line Help function is integral to the CountFire Platform allowing you to be able to function seamlessly as you work on projects. I can count drawing elements or make extremely accurate measurements in one tenth of the time I did manually without the cost of drawing reproduction. The Final Reports are perfectly formatted in MSExcel and ready for Bill of Material development. > > **Cons**: I am still looking for a Con. I thought that since CountFire is in Great Britain that communications might be hampered by five, (5) time zones, but this was not the case. CountFire was there 24X7 to solve my self-inflicted start-up issues. > > I could not be more pleased with CounFire. It is fast, accurate, easy to use, and has cut my time to perform a take-off by a factor of 10. Some may question a factor of 10, but try it and see that drawing symbols when counted on one drawing are also counted on all other drawings within the project drawing package automatically. Orientation is not an issue, and items not picked up are easily identified and added to the correct symbol list. Check drawings are also supplied as part of the final report to assure all errors have been resolved. ----- ### "My count is on fire" — 5.0/5 > **Duncan** | *13 April 2026* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Excellent tool for estimating, customer support and training is excellent, very through. I am a first time user and have had great support > > **Cons**: There are not many, there a few minor tweaks that could improve the overall experience, but can't think of anything offhand to complaint n about > > Overall very pleased with using countfire, could do with tweaks but really speeds up mechanical take off's ----- ### "Positive impact to our business." — 5.0/5 > **Adam** | *14 January 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The look and feel of the app is clear and concise, ease of use is great. exporting of take offs are clear and well presented. > > **Cons**: Not much to not like, usually the quality of PDF that make it hard if the PDF is not a good quality. > > Overall great. helped save time within tendering and have given our Project management team a great overview of what is required and items needed. ----- Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/17880/countfire?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/17880/countfire) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data