--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of The EDGE. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: The EDGE Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Estimating Software](/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software) > [The EDGE](/software/8668/the-edge) # The EDGE Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/8668/the-edge Page: 1 / 14\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/8668/the-edge?page=2) > The EDGE is all-in-one takeoff and estimating software for roofing, concrete, fireproofing, and interior/exterior trades. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 328 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses The EDGE? Specialty commercial contractors in roofing, concrete, fireproofing, drywall, acoustical, interior/exterior trades, US and Canada. The EDGE clients have an annual revenue range of $2 million and up. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 328 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Foundation Software - **Location**: Strongsville, US - **Founded**: 1985 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate - **Pricing Details**: Contact Estimating Edge for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - Assembly Takeoff - Bid Management - Cost Tracking - Customisable Templates - Electronic Plans - Estimating - Historical Database - Job Costing - Project Estimating - Project Management - Proposal Generation - Quotes/Estimates - Takeoff ## Integrations (2 total) - FOUNDATION - Viewpoint Team ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software) - [Takeoff Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30753/takeoff/software) - [Roofing Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31298/roofing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Easy to review and adjust projects, the PDF viewer and page creationg can have some minor improvements. ----- ### "GREAT PRODUCT" — 4.0/5 > **Scott** | *5 November 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Customer support, accuracy, reports, being able to customize your own databases, groups \& conditions. Set up is pretty easy for our techs. The admin portal is also an excellent resource. They stay on top of bugs and issues. A great tool for bidding \& estimates. Security seems pretty tight too. As far as value for the money, it tends to lean towards the pricier side of estimating programs. I do feel it does give us an edge, though. > > **Cons**: I feel it can be a little too deep sometimes. A cut \& paste for the conditions from the take off screen tree would be extremely convenient. It also does not always start on the most recent condition that you edited. It will often begin the takeoff from the last condition that you used rather than the last condition that you edited. > > I really like working on the Edge. I feel it's accuracy and customization features for our scopes puts us a step higher than our competition. I would highly recommend this product for your estimating needs. ----- ### "PASS THE EDGE & TO THE TOP" — 5.0/5 > **Jade** | *16 April 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about EDGE is that you can practically build everything you need from one section detail in ONE condition, rather than creating multiple. It saves a lot of time when the jobs are massive, and you are bidding more than one job. > > **Cons**: What I least like is the security and licensing of EDGE. Security makes it hard to long on anywhere I am. Licensing makes it hard for multiple estimators to be on one job. > > I love EDGE and will always recommend to my fellow estimators. 10/10 . A+ ----- ### "The best estimating and project management tool for me." — 5.0/5 > **Richard** | *9 December 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's thorough, adaptable, and can give me what I need. I've used the EDGE ever since \[sensitive content hidden\] started it. The support team is always there and always helpfull. \[sensitive content hidden\] has always been very supportive throughout the years. > > **Cons**: The snap to box is too small and hard to see on some plans. It would be nice if this was adjustable. > > I have been using The EDGE since \[sensitive content hidden\] first started it, back in the 70's. I used it at my two companies, later introduced to two other companies where I worked after I sold my company. I've since retired and came back and have now introduced it to the two new companies that I work with. \[sensitive content hidden\] has always been there for me and very helpful. The support team has always been available and very helpful. The EDGE has provided me with as accurate an estimate that one could produce, and also provides the means to purchase and manage a project with materials and labor, as long as the user takes the time to dial in his database and insert the correct information. Once that's done, it's a mandatory tool where I work. ----- ### "Best estimating software on the market" — 5.0/5 > **Brian** | *6 January 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I've used it for 14 years now, and there simply isn't a better software out there. I like the way I can manipulate all areas of the program to suit our personal needs. > > **Cons**: The change to version 12 from version 10 introduced auto panning by running the cursor to the edge of the screen. This is great, but in Version 10, the arrow keys moved the screen around very quickly and was more user friendly. In version 12, the arrow keys work, but they barely move the screen, so it's no longer useful. > > I have had great experiences with the edge, and since I own it personally, it's helped me gain employment wherever I go. ----- Page: 1 / 14\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/8668/the-edge?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/8668/the-edge) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data