RapidBid
Construction estimating software that cuts quoting time by 80%
About RapidBid
RapidBid is a construction estimating and takeoff software designed for contractors, builders, electricians, plumbers, and other trades. It features one-click plan simplification, auto-counting of materials, and instant plan comparison, helping contractors complete project quotes in about one hour instead of the typical five.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Reduces quoting time by up to 80% — from five hours to approximately one hour per project
- Auto-counting feature handles material counts in under a second with high accuracy
- Plan comparison instantly identifies changes when clients modify project requirements
- Extremely affordable pricing starting from about two dollars per day
- Low-risk trial at just 99 cents for 14 days with no credit card required
Cons
- Primarily focused on the Australian and South African markets with regional websites
- Not widely featured in major US construction software comparison roundups
- Desktop-focused application rather than fully cloud-based SaaS
- Limited integrations compared to larger enterprise construction platforms
Key Features
One-Click Plan Simplification
Instantly strips background noise from construction plans for clean, workable drawings
Auto-Counting
Automatically counts materials like light fittings in under a second with high accuracy
Digital Takeoff
Mark, color, scale, and measure areas directly on digital plans to generate quantity lists
Plan Comparison
Automatically compares new plans with existing versions and highlights any changes instantly
Spreadsheet Integration
Sends quantities directly to your spreadsheet where prices and rates are automatically calculated
Multi-Trade Support
Supports builders, electricians, plumbers, painters, landscapers, and concrete contractors
PDF Import
Import PDF blueprints and construction plans directly for digital takeoff
Quick Plan Preview
Plan previews load in less than a second for rapid navigation through large document sets
Pricing
- PDF takeoff
- Auto-counting
- Plan simplification
- Basic spreadsheet export
- Everything in Starter
- Plan comparison
- Advanced measurements
- Multi-trade support
- Everything in Professional
- Priority support
- Team features
- Custom integrations
Best For
Electrical Estimating
Auto-count light fittings, switches, and outlets from plans to quickly generate electrical quotes
Building & Construction Bids
Import blueprints and generate comprehensive material quantity lists for construction tenders
Painting Estimates
Measure wall areas and calculate paint quantities directly from architectural plans
Concrete Estimating
Calculate volume and material requirements for concrete pours from site plans
Plan Revision Management
Instantly detect changes between plan revisions to update estimates without starting over
Similar Tools
Tradify
Job management software built for tradespeople
PandaDoc
All-in-one document automation for proposals, contracts, and e-signatures
Proposify
Professional, branded proposals from conversation to close
Cogram
AI-powered project administration for architects, engineers, and builders
Causeway Telematics
GPS fleet tracking and vehicle telematics for construction and infrastructure
Doxel
AI-powered construction progress tracking with computer vision