--- description: Review of The EDGE 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: The EDGE | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Software](/directory/4133/construction/software) > [The EDGE](/software/419719/the-edge) # The EDGE Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/419719/the-edge Page: 1 / 15\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/419719/the-edge?page=2) > The EDGE is a professional-grade all-in-one construction estimating software designed by industry professionals for commercial subcontractors who specialize in trades such as roofing, interior walls and ceilings, drywall, acoustical, exterior finishes, flooring, EIFS, painting, wall panels, waterproofing and fireproofing. With options for sharing data, jobs and assemblies are stored in the cloud, powered by IBM or on a companies’ network server. The solution enables commercial subcontractors to prepare estimates with accuracy, efficiency, and consistency. Users receive the most common manufacture material databases. For consistency across company, assemblies are used and include materials and labor. To evaluate the bid and measure variations, "what-if" scenarios can be created. The solution also assists in the estimation of manpower requirement as per the project requirements using Smart Labor. When the bid is won, EDGE On Site a mobile production management tool that extends the functionality of The EDGE into the field. With virtually no data entry, it enables users to connect to the original estimate, and offers real-time performance analysis to help locate the EXACT point where production exceeds the original budget. The software allows users to do a precise takeoff directly from project blueprints by simply clicking the screen. With in-depth manufacturer databases, The EDGE immediately updates material and labor costs, while also checking for errors, so subcontractors can bid with confidence. The unique Smart Labor technology automatically adapts production based on preset values, ensuring estimates remain accurate even as project parameters change. Highly customizable, The EDGE sources the exact materials and manufacturers used by each business, and allows users to add products, labor rates, markups, and job-specific details. The EDGE also offers solutions for creating multiple bid options or change orders, with a Smart Edits feature that tracks and updates every element throughout the estimate. Complementing the core estimating functionality, the software includes a Proposal Writer tool for generating customized bid proposals in Microsoft Word, drawing from an extensive list of pre-loaded data points. For real-time job site communication and production tracking, the EDGE On Site mobile app provides instant access to plan details and progress overviews. With comprehensive databases, hands-on training, and extensive customer support, The EDGE is the industry's smartest takeoff and estimating software solution, empowering commercial subcontractors to estimate better and win more profitable work. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 336 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 336 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Foundation Software - **Location**: Strongsville, US - **Founded**: 1985 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate - **Pricing Details**: Contact Estimating Edge for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: 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), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Assembly Takeoff - Bid Management - Commercial - Cost Database - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Customisable Templates - Document Templates - Electronic Plans - Email Templates - Estimating - Historical Database - Industrial - Job Costing - Labor Cost Reporting - Mobile App - Project Estimating - Project Management ## Integrations (2 total) - FOUNDATION - Viewpoint Team ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Construction Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4133/construction/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4133/construction/software) - [Takeoff Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/397/takeoff-software/software) - [Roofing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/67/roofing-siding-contractor-software/software) - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) ## Reviews ### "Every roofing contractor should have The EDGE for their estimating team\!" — 5.0/5 > **James** | *23 September 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The EDGE is the gold standard when it comes to takeoff \& estimating software\! The ease of setting up a new bid, combined with the powerful database that is at the core of the software, I cannot ever see myself using anything else. I like the intuitive process of going through a takeoff, which makes it almost impossible to forget a required item. The built-in checks that the software integrates into the platform provide safety rails which prevent errors from going unnoticed. When it comes time to hand a project off to the field team(s), the reports that you can generate in The EDGE provide a clear and concise picture of the project. > > **Cons**: While The EDGE is a very powerful platform, that comes with the downside of not being very user friendly when it comes to operating on the back end of the software. If you know what you are doing, it's not all that complicated....but if you don't, you can mess things up in a hurry and cause the software to be unusable. > > My overall experience with The EDGE has been a 10/10 for the decade that I have had the pleasure of having this tool at my disposal. You could offer me a massive salary but if having access to The EDGE was not part of the package, no deal. ----- ### "Best Commercial Roof Estimating Software" — 5.0/5 > **Marlin** | *6 March 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love how we can build out standard roofing systems very quickly within the built-in conditions. It makes the complexity of commercial roofing feel very simple. > > **Cons**: If you are entering quantities instead of doing a takeoff on a blueprint, the process is not nearly as fast as it would be on an Excel spreadsheet. > > We love the software. For commercial roofing, it is far superior when compared to others, such as PlanSwift, Sage Estimating, Procore Estimating, or Excel spreadsheets. ----- ### "THE BEST" — 5.0/5 > **Allen** | *17 July 2019* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Everything: Clarity Complete Job costing tracking Flexibility​ > > **Cons**: Wish it was available in Apple mac systems > > Very good. ----- ### "Great tool for the team\!" — 4.0/5 > **Raegan** | *28 July 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The Estimating Edge program provides an efficient, organized platform for creating accurate roofing estimates while improving consistency across our team. We like how it streamlines takeoffs, manages material and labor costs, and helps reduce manual calculations that can lead to errors. The integration of assemblies, pricing, and reporting saves time and increases confidence in our bids. Its professional proposal capabilities also make it easier to present estimates to customers in a clear and polished format. Overall, Estimating Edge improves estimating speed, accuracy, and collaboration, helping us produce competitive bids while maintaining consistency and supporting better project planning. > > **Cons**: One of our biggest concerns is that the account maintenance fees are billed on a different schedule than the annual subscription renewal. Having separate billing cycles makes it harder to budget, track expenses, and manage invoices. It would be much easier if all fees were combined into one annual renewal. This would simplify accounting, reduce confusion, and provide a better overall customer experience. Aligning the billing cycles would make costs more predictable and eliminate the need to manage multiple renewal dates. We believe this small change would make the billing process much more convenient for customers. > > Overall, our team has had a very positive experience using The EDGE estimating program. It has helped improve the speed and accuracy of our estimating process while providing a consistent platform for our entire team. The software is user-friendly, reliable, and makes it easy to create professional estimates and proposals. Features like digital takeoffs, material calculations, and reporting have increased our efficiency and reduced manual work. The EDGE has become an important part of our estimating workflow, helping us produce accurate bids, collaborate more effectively, and better serve our customers. We value the program and appreciate the improvements it has brought to our daily operations. ----- ### "Save time and money" — 5.0/5 > **Adrian** | *11 May 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: It made my estimating a lot faster and more accurate. I used to spend 2-3 days solely out of the week to focus on take offs and estimates and now I’ve cut to the one whole day. Given me free time to be more on field and manage my projects more efficiently. > > **Cons**: The learning edge to it. It is a less user friendly software in my opinion but once you get it down. It makes your life a while easier > > 10/10 would recommend to any one looking for a new software as a roofer. It has proven to me that this is a key tool to our business and. ----- Page: 1 / 15\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/419719/the-edge?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/419719/the-edge) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data