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Slack vs. STACK Takeoff & Estimate

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The short version

Slack starts at $8 per seat, versus STACK Takeoff & Estimate at $2,999.

Full comparison

Slackfrom $8 per month
STACK Takeoff & Estimatefrom $2,999 per month
Audyense Score29AS*Low29AS*Low
PositioningSlack is a messaging app that gives you one platform for all your communications, offering real-time messaging, file sharing, archiving, and search.STACK is a cloud-based construction takeoff and estimating software, known for its user-friendly interface and quick project navigation.
Free tierYesYes
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
  • Free trial or entry optionFree
  • Starting plan$2,999
  • Plan 2$599
  • Plan 3$3,588
Conversation channelsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Private groupsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
MessagingYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Message historyYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
searchYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
SnippetsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
WebhooksYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
CollaborationYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
File SharingYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
File browsingYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Voice/video callsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
FeedbackYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Progress archiveYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
notificationsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Quantity and Material TakeoffYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Plan, Spec, & Document ManagementYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Detailed Cost EstimatingYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Client Quote and ProposalYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Measurement Tools: Includes counts, pitched, area, linear, arc, and volume measurements.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Template Library: Provides takeoff templates to simplify the process.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Grouping & Labels: Allows users to manage takeoffs with up to 10 custom labels.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Hyperlinking and Autonaming: Automatically create hyperlinks, names, and numbering across your documents and go directly to the right page.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
OCR: Use AI-powered OCR (optical character recognition) to search content like plan titles to extract info for estimates.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Version Control: Overlay different plan versions to ensure revisions are correct without having to go back and forth between them.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Items & Assemblies: Generate bill of materials from pre-built or custom libraries.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Customized Estimates: Integrate non-measured costs, markup, labor, and materials.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Filter & Reports: Create reports with different data points, filtered by cost type or plan.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Estimate Your Way: Draft estimates, export data, or utilize the Excel plugin.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
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Integrations
Security & compliance
Pros
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Conversation channels
  • Documented capability: Private groups
  • Documented capability: Messaging
  • Documented capability: Message history
  • Easy to use and modern interface
  • Free version available
  • Unlimited takeoffs in paid version
Cons
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • Limited editing tools
  • Slow sheet transition
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