On a simple three-line drywall project, I was missing in my bid. Built Estimator caught what I would have overlooked.
This software paid for itself on the very first estimate.
Verified contractor. Minnesota drywall specialist.
Includes 12 months of Built Estimator Cloud
Your Desktop license is lifetime. Cloud is optional after the included 12 months.
Buy once. Use Desktop forever. Get 12 months of Cloud included.
Offline-first. Local data. No subscription required.
Lifetime license construction estimating for contractors who know their numbers.
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Lifetime License. One active device at a time. Move it anytime.
Includes 12 months of Built Estimator Cloud — redeem after purchase by linking your license key in your Cloud account.
If it doesn’t pencil out, don’t buy it.
Change the inputs until they match your reality.
Be conservative. This is your break-even assumption.
No payback at these inputs.
Everything in the core app. Offline-first. Local data. Built for real estimates.
Works completely offline after activation. No internet for day-to-day estimating.
Your projects, catalogs, and settings stay on your computer. Yours to back up. Yours to keep.
Export PDF, Word, and Excel organized by trade and ready to send.
Save common scopes as templates. Build a catalog you actually use.
Set hourly rates by trade and material costs. Apply them across every estimate.
Measure distances, areas, and counts directly on floor plans and drawings.
Pay once. Use the core app forever. This is construction estimating software lifetime license pricing—no subscription for core software. Core feature updates and core support are included.
Every Lifetime Desktop License ($1,499) includes 12 months of Built Estimator Cloud as a launch bonus. Redeem after purchase by linking your license key in your Cloud account. Your Desktop license is lifetime — Cloud is optional after the included 12 months.
One license is active on one device at a time. Move it by deactivating, then activating on the new device. For multiple seats, email support@builtestimator.com.
Offline estimating software after activation. Projects, catalogs, and settings are stored locally on your computer. No cloud required.
Export projects for backup or move them to a new computer. Reinstalling is fine—activate again. Moving devices? Deactivate first.
Your purchase includes a license key. Activate once, then keep working offline. No recurring validation checks for day-to-day use.
Your Lifetime License includes updates for core features and support for core functionality.
Straight answers on lifetime license estimating software
Every $1,499 Lifetime Desktop License includes 12 months of Built Estimator Cloud as a launch bonus. After buying, sign up for a Cloud account at /signup and link your license key — your 12 months start the day you redeem.
Your Desktop license is lifetime regardless of Cloud status. After the included 12 months, Cloud is entirely optional — you can renew at $89/month or stop using Cloud and continue with the Desktop app forever. Lifetime Desktop access is never affected.
One license is active on one device at a time. Moving devices is easy: deactivate in the software, then activate on your new device. Need multiple licenses for a team? Contact support@builtestimator.com.
One license is active on one device at a time. Moving devices is easy: deactivate in the software, then activate on your new device. Purchase a Lifetime License, then download and install Built Estimator. When prompted, enter your license key. If you don't have your key, check your original purchase email or contact support with your purchase email address.
Yes, Built Estimator works completely offline after activation. You only need an internet connection for the initial download, activation, and optional updates. All your work is stored locally on your computer.
Yes. Your Lifetime License includes lifetime updates for core features and ongoing support for core functionality. Advanced add-on features may be offered separately in the future. Built Estimator checks for updates automatically when you have an internet connection. Built Estimator works offline after activation. You can install updates when you choose.
Reinstalling is fine. Just activate again. If you're moving to a different device, deactivate first, then activate on your new device. Your license key remains valid. If you're having trouble activating, contact support with your license key or purchase email.
Need multiple licenses for a team? Contact support@builtestimator.com. We can provide custom pricing and licensing options for businesses with multiple users.
Keep projects local or store them in a shared folder for your team. Built Estimator is offline-first, with optional team sharing via shared folders.
Offline construction estimating with local data and a Lifetime License. Buy once. Contractors who know their numbers. Export clean docs.