re:Quoted vs STACK
re:Quoted is built for fast quoting on site with minimal setup. STACK Construction Technologies is built for plan-based takeoffs and bid estimating from the office.
Quick read before the deep dive
See how the typical user, setup time, and estimating style compare at a glance.
| Area | re:Quoted | STACK |
|---|---|---|
| Typical user | Trade contractors, owner-operators, small teams | Estimators and contractors working from plans |
| Main use | Quick quotes on-site | Takeoffs and bid estimates |
| Time to first use | Minutes | A few hours |
| Onboarding | None | Short setup, training available |
| Primary device | Mobile-first | Desktop-first (with field app) |
| Estimating approach | Labor + materials + location-based pricing | Quantity takeoff from drawings |
How each product works day to day
This comparison focuses on estimating workflow, setup, and where the work happens.
Estimating and quoting
Estimates are built from labor, materials, and location-based pricing. AI helps suggest materials, and quotes are sent fast while you are still at the job site.
Estimates start from uploaded plans. Users measure quantities, apply costs, and prepare detailed estimates and bids for plan-driven projects.
Setup and onboarding
- No setup process
- Start quoting in minutes
- No training required
- Quick setup for plan workflows
- Training and resources available
- Designed for estimating teams
Mobile vs desktop use
- Mobile-first workflow
- Built for quoting on site
- Desktop supported but secondary
- Primarily used on desktop
- Field app available for on-site access
- Most estimating happens from the office
Project and customer management
- Simple project tracking and status updates
- Calendar, follow-ups, and reminders
- Customer records with multiple addresses
- Plan viewing, markups, and reporting
- Built around plan-based project workflows
- Designed for preconstruction coordination
Invoicing, payments, and integrations
- Invoicing and payments built in
- QuickBooks integration
- Move from quote to payment in one flow
- Estimating-focused workflows
- Billing handled through integrations or other systems
- Best for bid preparation rather than invoicing
Two tools built for different workflows
re:Quoted stays focused on speed
Help contractors spend less time in software and more time getting work done.
STACK is built for plan-driven bids
Help estimating teams create detailed takeoffs and structured estimates from drawings.
Strengths and trade-offs
re:Quoted
Pros
- Very fast to use
- No training required
- Works well in the field
- Simple, uncluttered interface
Cons
- Not intended for detailed blueprint takeoffs
- Less suitable for large, complex bid estimates
STACK
Pros
- Strong tools for plan takeoff
- Good fit for bid-based estimating
- Supports detailed estimating workflows
Cons
- More complex than simple quoting tools
- Slower for on-site quoting
- Pricing and plans can take time to understand
Pick the tool that matches how you work
Choose re:Quoted if
- You quote jobs while on-site
- You want to start using the software immediately
- You prefer a simple tool that stays out of the way
- You value speed and clarity over detailed estimating
Choose STACK if
- You regularly estimate from drawings
- You prepare formal bids
- You need quantity takeoffs from plans
- You are comfortable with a more involved setup
If your work starts at the job site and needs a fast quote, re:Quoted is built for that. If your work starts with plans and bids, STACK is a better fit.