RapidBid
Construction estimating software that cuts quoting time by 80%
Founded
N/A
Starting Price
$2
Category
Construction Software
Last updated April 27, 2026
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
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
Pricing
Starter
$2/day
- PDF takeoff
- Auto-counting
- Plan simplification
- Basic spreadsheet export
Professional
$3.50
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
