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At a Glance
Methvin
Methvin
Star Rating
(33)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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STACK Takeoff & Estimate
STACK Takeoff & Estimate
Star Rating
(17)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Methvin excels in "Proposal Generation" with a score of 9.4, indicating a strong capability in creating detailed and customizable proposals, while Stack Construction Technologies, although competitive, has a slightly lower score of 9.0 in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Methvin's "Cost Calculators" feature stands out with a score of 9.6, providing users with robust tools for estimating project costs effectively, whereas Stack Construction Technologies scores 8.8, suggesting it may not offer the same level of detail or ease of use in cost estimation.
  • G2 users highlight that Methvin's "Document Management" capabilities, particularly in "Bid Invitations," scored 8.7, showcasing its efficiency in managing bid processes, while Stack Construction Technologies received a lower score of 8.1 in "Proposal Creation," indicating potential limitations in its bid management features.
  • Users on G2 report that Methvin's "Field Communication" scored 9.4, which enhances collaboration on-site, while Stack Construction Technologies, with a score of 8.6 in "Field Collaboration," may not provide the same level of seamless communication among team members.
  • Reviewers say that Methvin's integration with "Construction Accounting Tools" scored an impressive 9.2, making it a strong choice for users needing financial management capabilities, while Stack Construction Technologies, with a score of 8.3 in "Construction Workforce Management Tool Integration," may not integrate as effectively with accounting systems.
  • Users report that Methvin's "Project Tracking" feature, scoring 9.0, allows for comprehensive oversight of project progress, while Stack Construction Technologies, with a score of 8.3 in "Field Service Management," may not provide the same level of detailed project tracking capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Methvin
Single User
Free
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STACK Takeoff & Estimate
Free
Free
Per Year
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Free Trial
Methvin
Free Trial is available
STACK Takeoff & Estimate
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
30
8.1
12
Ease of Use
8.9
30
8.8
12
Ease of Setup
8.8
10
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.5
8
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.1
29
9.5
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
8
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
29
8.1
12
Features by Category
8.5
78
Not enough data
Document Management
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Qualifications
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Construction Management
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Documentation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Field Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Asset Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Construction Project ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.8
67
Not enough data
Task Management
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Site Management
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Construction EstimatingHide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features
9.1
41
Not enough data
Workflow Management
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Job Costing
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics and Operations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Gathering
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.8
8
8.3
6
Bid Generation
8.9
9
9.4
6
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.0
8
9.0
5
8.3
9
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resource Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Methvin
Methvin
STACK Takeoff & Estimate
STACK Takeoff & Estimate
Methvin and STACK Takeoff & Estimate are categorized as Construction Estimating, Jobsite Management, and Takeoff
Unique Categories
STACK Takeoff & Estimate
STACK Takeoff & Estimate is categorized as Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Methvin
Methvin
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
84.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
6.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.1%
STACK Takeoff & Estimate
STACK Takeoff & Estimate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
81.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Methvin
Methvin
Construction
48.5%
Civil Engineering
39.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
6.1%
Design
3.0%
Architecture & Planning
3.0%
Other
0.0%
STACK Takeoff & Estimate
STACK Takeoff & Estimate
Construction
81.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.3%
Food & Beverages
6.3%
Building Materials
6.3%
Other
0.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Methvin
Methvin
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Angelito G.
AG
Angelito G.
Verified User in Civil Engineering

It asks to scale the drawing before the on-screen take-off.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jannelle H.
JH
Jannelle H.
Verified User in Construction

It seemed to cause a bit of a slow-up for my PC systems.

STACK Takeoff & Estimate
STACK Takeoff & Estimate
Most Helpful Favorable Review
LW
Lee W.
Verified User

Stack is excellent from the ground up. It's simply well-built software, from an intuitive interface to the detailed and customizable archive of items and assemblies. The value Stack brings to takeoffs and estimating is worth every penny.

Most Helpful Critical Review
JK
Jacob K.
Verified User in Construction

Limited capability, worst take off software I have yet tried, staff is vicious, dishonest, unethical, thieves, promising call backs after robbing you of your hard earned money and ignoring. Their refund policy does not exist. It is a sham and they will keep...

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Discussions
Methvin
Methvin Discussions
Can they unlock my trail , i will promote and recomend ways to make it better in my own opinion.
1 comment
Richard G.
RG
Hi Mahlatse, Methvin offer a free version for any one module from the following list, project management, estimating, takeoff, scheduling(gantt) and...Read more
Does this software look into branching more with other fields in construction management?
1 comment
Richard G.
RG
Hi Percival, We have a very user friendly mapping tool for importing from excel or DOT Data from the estimating Module. The Gantt Scheduler Module...Read more
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