Lifetime license. Offline estimating software.
Buy once. Use forever.
Offline-first. Local data. No subscription. No cloud.
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. Need a trial? Email support.
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ROI Calculator
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.
What You Get
Everything in the core app. Offline-first. Local data. Built for real estimates.
Offline-First Software
Works completely offline after activation. No internet for day-to-day estimating.
Local Data
Your projects, catalogs, and settings stay on your computer. Yours to back up. Yours to keep.
Client-Ready Exports
Export PDF, Word, and Excel organized by trade and ready to send.
Templates & Catalog
Save common scopes as templates. Build a catalog you actually use.
Trade & Material Managers
Set hourly rates by trade and material costs. Apply them across every estimate.
Takeoff Tools
Measure distances, areas, and counts directly on floor plans and drawings.
License Details
What "Lifetime" Means
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.
One License, One Active Device
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 & Local Data
Offline estimating software after activation. Projects, catalogs, and settings are stored locally on your computer. No cloud required.
Backups & Reinstalls
Export projects for backup or move them to a new computer. Reinstalling is fine—activate again. Moving devices? Deactivate first.
Activation & License Keys
Your purchase includes a license key. Activate once, then keep working offline. No recurring validation checks for day-to-day use.
Major Updates Policy
Your Lifetime License includes updates for core features and support for core functionality.
Licensing FAQ
Straight answers on lifetime license estimating software
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, or contact support for a trial 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.
- Choose a shared folder (NAS/internal server, shared drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud Drive)
- Projects stay normal files, easy to back up, move, and share
Ready to own your estimator?
Offline construction estimating with local data and a Lifetime License. Buy once. Contractors who know their numbers. Export clean docs.